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"You're going to face a choice in November. This is a choice between the policies that got us into this mess in the first place
and the policies that got us out of this mess – and what the other side is counting on is people not having a good memory."
— President Barack Obama, 8 July 2010
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The Premise for 2015 and 2016
Prior pages for the mid-term and presidential election cycles (since 2004) are now moot. As the noose tightens around democracy in the United States, it becomes less and less likely that the 2016 election will reverse the agenda of the fascists to establish rule by the oligarchs and the corporations. Those prior election pages were never completed, as the news was either too massive or too depressing to get a timely update by this harried activist.
So for this next election cycle, the first task is to develop a new plan of attack. Rather than attempting to keep track of the mob of presidential contenders and the 30-odd races for U.S. Senate and the 435 races for U.S. Congress, plus the handful of key state races, we start afresh – which in Spring 2015 means adding officially-announced candidates in the 18-month-long race for President and a few selected Congressional seats that merit our attention. Less data, more accurate and timely data, more like a weblog than a detailed status report.
The Republican Party and the A.L.E.C. conspiracy and the anti-democracy billionaires like the Koch Brothers remain the enemy. The fascists currently control the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress and the U.S. Senate; if they win the White House, you and I may never be able to vote again. Their plan to destroy America's economy, to take away Constitutional rights (such as voting), and to profit from bribery, treason, and war crimes is documented all over the place.
The fascists must be stopped or democracy will die, America as the beacon of freedom will be extinguished. The battle for freedom on this planet will be over.
| There is a meme going around that the 2016 U.S. National Election is not so much about taking/keeping the White House, but about the Supreme Court. Whoever does win the 2016 election for President can be expected to appoint one or more replacements for aging members of the Supreme Court, which could very well have more and longer-lasting consequences than anything else that the President might do while in office. (Contingent, of course, on events during 2015 & 2016.) The nine justices in order by age are: Ruth Bader Ginsburg [born 1933, age 82]; Antonin Scalia [born 1936, |
League of P*ssed Off Voters
Fighting Dems: Iraq War veterans running for Congress as Democrats
Sen. Feingold's Progressive Patriots Fund
Campaign Office hosting site
ActBlue - online clearing house for Democratic action {Federal PAC est. 6/2004}
'Smart Women Vote' non-partisan campaign
'She Should Run' Women's Campaign Forum
'Reverse Citizens United' Constitutional Amendment
2012 campaign subsite at USA Today
Contacting The Congress
Project Vote Smart: The Voter's Self-Defense System [est. 1986]
![Progressive Change Campaign Committee PAC [est. 2009]](images/progressivechangePAC.jpg)
![RUCK.US political networking site [launched May 2011]](images/ruckUS-orange.jpg)
![League of Conservation Voters [est. 1969] headquartered in Washington, DC](images/LeagueConservationVoters.jpg)
Working Minds / Action / Occupy Movement
'Intelligent Voters Guide To Electioneering Bunk' from The Nation Magazine
non-partisan U.S. Election Central website
Albuquerque, New Mexico Journal newspaper's
New Mexico Election Voter Guide (2014)
New Mexico Political Links Page
U.S. Elections Schedule for 2015 & 2016
2016 Presidential Elections entry at Wikipedia
results of the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries at Wikipedia
results of the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries at Wikipedia
2016 U.S. Senate elections entry at Wikipedia
According to the D.S.C.C. in April 2015, the key battlegrounds for this election cycle are Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
2016 U.S. Congress elections entry at Wikipedia
2015 gubernatorial elections in U.S. entry at Wikipedia
Gubernatorial elections of 2015 were held on November 3, 2015 in the states of Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
2016 gubernatorial elections in U.S. entry at Wikipedia
Gubernatorial elections of 2016 will be held on November 8, 2016 in the states of Delaware, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina,
North Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia - plus the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and American Samoa.
Nate's independent 'Election 2016' website [est. 2008]
Nate's Presidential Primary Schedule for 2016
the National Mid-Term Election on 4 November 2014 was a disaster for democracy
2014 Senate election results
2014 Congressional election results
2014 gubernatorial election results
2016 U.S. Presidential Race
selection of U.S. President & V.P. by the Electoral College system
2016 Presidential Elections entry at Wikipedia
'Election 2016' website [est. 1/2015] at C.B.S. News
U.S. Presidents Page
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Nov 2014 Jim Webb announced his presidential exploratory committee
Shift Happens!
January 2015 ATLANTA (AP) The GOP's crowded 2016 presidential field shifted sharply, with Paul Ryan, the party's 2012 vice presidential nominee, bowing out, two-time presidential hopeful Mitt Romney marching toward his third campaign, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stepping closer to his first.
January 2015 The Koch Brothers held their Secret Summit in Palm Springs, California. The invitation-only conclave included a 'primary' with speeches and meetings by Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, and Ted Cruz making them better known to the 300 or so billionaires in attendence. But Gov. Scott Walker won the straw poll, making him the top contender for the GOP nomination.
potential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders on Democracy for America Live Conference Call Wednesday 21 January 2015
with moderator Charles Chamberlain (DFA Executive director) and Jim Dean (DFA chair)
listen to call [57:35] on YouTube
January 30th After testing the waters for three weeks for a possible campaign, Mitt Romney decided to quit the race for president completely,
saying that he is leaving it to the younger crowd to energize the voters.
Sarah Palin and Donald Trump and Rick Perry are clowns; Chris Christie and Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum cannot beat Hillary Clinton in current polls; and Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are out. Jeb Bush has a permanent dynastic downside problem. Ben Carson is listening to the Draft Carson movement, and is making a 40-minute introductory documentary to be broadcast in 22 states - he is still largely unknown. So Koch-funded Marc Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Scott Walker are the current front-runners (with 21 months still to go).
March 23rd U.S. Senator Ted Cruz [GOP-TX] announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
April 7th U.S. Senator Rand Paul [GOP-TN] announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
Here's what you need to know:
he led the 2013 government shutdown that cost the U.S. economy $24 billion;
he has voiced opposition to the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act;
he said businesses have the 'right to discriminate'; and
he opposes immigration reform and marriage equality.
April 9th Independent Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island announced his presidential exploratory committee.
April 10th Maryland Democrat Martin O'Malley formed a presidential exploratory committee (seeking donations on YouTube).
April 12th Democrat Hillary Clinton officially declared her campaign for president in 2016.
April 13th U.S. Senator Marco Rubio [GOP-FL] announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
April 30th Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders announced that he's seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2016.
May 3rd Failed California technology executive Carly Fiorina announced that she is seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
May 30th Democrat Martin O'Malley of Maryland announced that he's seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2016.
June 1st U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham [GOP-SC] announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
June 3rd Independent Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island announced that he's seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2016.
(U.S. Senator from Rhode Island [apptd 11/1999 12/2006]; one-term Governor of Rhode island [2011-2014])
The 'Run Warren Run' campaign is officially suspended on June 8th, with efforts switched to the Sanders campaign.
June 24th Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced - via Twitter! - that he's seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
July 2nd Jim Webb of Virginia announced that he's seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2016.
(U.S. Secretary of the Navy 19871988; U.S. Senator from Virginia 20072013)
September 6th Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig announced his campaign for the Democratic nomination for President in 2016.
personal website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
watch 8/2015 campaign announcement video [5:55] at YouTube
October 13th The first Democratic Presidential Debate (of six) took place in Las Vegas, Nevada; Hillary and Bernie did great, O'Malley hardly spoke,
and Webb & Chaffee did a really bad job.
October 20th candidate Jim Webb withdrew from the race for the Democratic nomination; he is said to be considering running as an independent.
October 23rd Rhode Island-based candidate Lincoln Chafee suspended his campaign for the Democratic nomination.
November 2nd Spoiler candidate Lawrence Lessig announced the end of his campaign because the Democratic National Committee
changed the rules for qualifying for inclusion on the remaining Democratic Presidential debates.
November 6th The second Democratic Presidential Debate (of six) takes place at Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Monday February 1 Iowa Caucus
DEMS: tight win for Hillary, 49.9% to Bernie's 49.6% {she got 23 delegates, he got 21).
GOP: Cruz won at 27.6% (8 delegates), Trump got 23.4% (7), Rubio got 23.1% (7).
Tuesday February 9 New Hampshire primary election
DEMS: Bernie got 60% (15 delegates), Hillary got only 38.3% (9).
GOP: Trump got a big win at 35.3% (10 delegates), Kasich-Cruz-Bush got 7 delegates.
6th Democratic Party televised debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders was Sunday February 11th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on PBS and CNN.
Saturday February 20 Nevada Democratic Party Caucus
DEMS: Hillary won at 52.6% (22 delegates), Bernie got 46.3% (15).
After Nevada, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton were nearly tied in pledged delegates – she had 52, he had 51.
Saturday February 20 South Carolina Republican Party primary election
GOP: Trump got 33% (all 50 delegates), Cruz & Rubio each got 22%.
Tuesday February 23 Nevada Republican Party Caucus
GOP: Trump won with 46.1% (14 delegates), Rubio got 24% (7), Cruz got 21.5% (6).
Saturday February 27 South Carolina Democratic Party primary election
DEMS: Hillary won big at 73.5% (39 delegates) over Sanders at 26% (14).
At this point, the pledged delegate counts are Clinton 91, Trump 82, Sanders 65, Cruz 17, Rubio 16, with Carson-Kasich-Bush totalling 16.
The dozen-plus contests on March First are known as 'Super Tuesday'
Alabama for 50 delegates
Alaska Republican Party Caucus for 28 delegates
Arkansas for 40 delegates
Colorado Caucus for 79D+37R delegates
Bernie won
Georgia for 76 delegates
Massachusetts for 42 delegates
Minnesota Caucus for 93D+38R delegates
Bernie won
North Dakota Republican Party Caucus for 28 delegates
Oklahoma for 43 delegates
Bernie won
Tennessee for 58 delegates
Texas for 155 delegates
Vermont for 16 delegates
Bernie won
Virginia for 49 delegates
Wyoming Republican Party Caucus for 29 delegates
DEMS: Clinton received 486 delegates, while Sanders received 321.
GOP: Trump received 256 delegates, Cruz got 219, Rubio got 101, Kasich-Carson got 24.
At this point, the pledged delegate counts are Clinton 577, Sanders 386, Trump 257, Cruz 142, Rubio 78, with Kasich-Carson totalling 32.
Saturday March 5 Kansas for 33D + 40R delegates
Saturday March 5 Kentucky Republican Party Caucus for 45 delegates
Saturday March 5 Louisiana for 51D + 23R delegates
Saturday March 5 Maine Republican Party Caucus for 23 delegates
Saturday March 5 Nebraska Democratic Party Caucus for 30 delegates
Cruz won Kansas & Maine, Trump won Louisiana & Kentucky, Bernie won Nebraska & Kansas, Clinton won Louisiana.
Sunday March 6 Maine Democratic Party Caucus for 30 delegates
Bernie won 15 delegates, Hillary won 7 delegates.
Sunday March 6 Puerto Rico Republican Party primary election for 23 delegates
Rubio won all 23 delegates (71% v. Trump 13%).
At this point, the pledged delegate counts are Clinton 676 (poss. 1103), Sanders 476 (poss. 499), Trump has 391, Cruz has 304, Rubio has 154, Kasich has 37.
7th Democratic Party televised debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders was Sunday March 6th in Flint, Michigan on CNN.
Tuesday March 8 Hawaii Republican Party Caucus for 19 delegates
Tuesday March 8 Idaho Republican Party primary election for 32 delegates
Tuesday March 8 Michigan for 148D+59R delegates
Bernie declared the winner in Michigan
Tuesday March 8 Mississippi for 41D+40R delegates
Democratic Party results on March 8: Sanders won Democrats Abroad (68.8% for 9 delegates v. Clinton 30.9% for 4 delegates); Sanders won Michigan (49Ύ% v. Clinton 48.2%); Clinton won Mississippi (82.6% v. Sanders 16.5%). Republican Party results for the four major contests on March 8: Trump won Hawai'i (42.4% v. Cruz 32.7%), Michigan (36.5% v. Cruz 24.7%), and Mississippi (47.2% v. Cruz 36%), and Cruz won Idaho (45.4% v. Trump 28%).
8th Democratic Party televised debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders was Wednesday March 9th in Miami on Univision and CNN.
Saturday March 12 District of Columbia Republican Party Caucus for 19 delegates
Rubio won 10 delegates (37.3%), Kasich won 9 delegates (35.5%), and Trump was third at 13.7% (no delegates).
Day-before-the-elections (March 14) polling for ILLINOIS has Clinton at 48%, Sanders at 45%; polling for MISSOURI has Sanders at 47%,
Clinton at 46%; and polling for OHIO has Clinton at 46%, Sanders at 41%.
"If Sanders wins Ohio, there is a new narrative for the next three months, and the nomination fight goes on to the California primary on June 7
in a way that no one ever predicted." — veteran political adviser Robert Shrum, in The New York Times
Democratic Party results on March 15th: Clinton won 164 delegates in Florida v. 75 for Sanders; Clinton won Illinois (50.5% for 100 delegates v. Sanders 48.6% for 77 delegates); Clinton won Missouri (49.6% for 47 delegates v. Sanders 49.4% for 35 delegates); Clinton won North Carolina (54.5% for 68 delegates v. Sanders 40.9% for 48 delegates); Clinton won Ohio (56% for 95 delegstes v. Sanders 43% for 63 delegates). Republican Party results for the five major contests on March 15: Trump won Florida (45.7% v. Rubio 27%), Illinois (39% v. Cruz 30%). Missouri (40.8% v. Cruz 40.6%), North Carolina (40.2% v. Cruz 36.8%); Kasich won home state Ohio (47% v. Trump 35.9%).
Rubio suspended his campaign on 15 March 2016, after losing the Republican primary in his home state of Florida to Donald Trump by 17 points.
Sanders won the March 22nd Idaho caucuses (78% for 18 delegates); Clinton got 21.2% for 5 delegates.
At this point, the pledged delegate counts are Clinton 1,116 (poss. 1,606), Sanders 794 (poss. 851), Trump 693, Cruz 422, Rubio 172, and Kasich 144.
Arizona, Idaho Democratic caucuses, and Utah are up Tuesday March 22nd; Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington State Democratic caucuses on Saturday March 26th;
then it's North Dakots and Wisconsin's turn to vote.
Democratic Party results for March 22nd: Clinton won Arizona (56.3% v. Sanders 41.4%); Sanders won the Idaho caucuses (78% for 20 delegates v. Clinton 21.2% for 6 delegates); Sanders won Utah (79.2% for 29 delegates v. Clinton 20.3% for 8 delegates). Republican Party results for March 22nd: Trump won 58 delegates in Arizona (46% v. Cruz 27.6%), Ted Cruz won 40 delegates in Utah (69.2% v. Kasich 16.8% and Trump 14%).
Democratic Party results for March 26th: Sanders won Alaska (79.6% v. Clinton 20.2%) and Hawai'i (69.8% v. Clinton 30%) and the Washington State caucuses (72.7% for 74 delegates v. Clinton 27% for 37 delegates).
Republican results for early April: Cruz won 10 delegates in North Dakota v. 1 delegate to Trump (and 17 undeclared); Cruz won 36 delegates in Wisconsin (48.2% v. Trump 35%); Cruz won all 21 delegates in Colorado and all 14 delegates in Wyoming.
Democratic Party results for April 19th in New York: Clinton got 58% (139 delegates) Sanders got 42% (48 delegates).
Republican results for April 19th in New York: Trump won 60.5% (90 delegates) v. 25% for Kasich (5 delegates) and 14.5% for Cruz (no delegates).
At this point, the pledged delegate counts are Clinton 1,309 (poss. 1,786), Sanders 1,095 (poss. 1,133), Trump 755, Cruz 521, and Kasich 144.
On Tuesday April 26, 384 pledged delegates are at stake in five contests termed the Atlantic Primaries: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
Democratic Party results on April 26th: Hillary won four out of five: Connecticut (51.8 % v. Sanders 46.4%), Delaware (59Ύ% v. Sanders 39%), Maryland (63% v. Sanders 33.3%), Pennsylvania (55.6% v. Sanders 43.5%); Sanders won Rhode Island (55% v. Clinton 43.3%). Republican results on April 26th: Trump swept all five states: Connecticut (57.9%), Delaware (60.8%), Maryland (54.4%), Pennsylvania (56.7%), and Rhode Island (63.8%).
At this point, the pledged delegate counts are Clinton 1,665 (poss. 2,163), Sanders 1,370 (poss. 1,411), Trump 957, Cruz 546, Rubio 173, and Kasich 154.
May contests include: Indiana, Guam, Nebraska, West Virginia, Oregon, Kentucky, and Washington State's Republican primary.
Sanders won 44 delegates in Indiana (52.5% vs 47.5% for Clinton; Clinton won tiny Guam 59.5% to 40.5% (9 delegates to 3); Sanders won West Virginia with 51.4% (18 delegates) to Clinton's 35.8% (11 delegates); Trump won Indiana (53Ό%), Nebraska (61.4%), and West Virginia (77%).
Cruz suspended his campaign on 3 May 2016 after losing the Republican primary in Indiana.
Kasich suspended his campaign on 4 May 2016 after Trump won the Republican primary in Indiana.
At this point, the pledged delegate counts are Clinton 1,717 (poss. 2,220), Sanders 1,437 (poss. 1,478).
The lone G.O.P. candidate Trump has an estimated 1,079 delegates and is considered the presumptive GOP nominee.
A poll taken May 13-22 by the Public Policy Institute of California has Hillary Clinton at 46% and Bernie Sanders at 44%, which is a statistical tie.
30-second 'Bernie vs. Wall Street' TV ads released on Friday May 27th
watch online at YouTube: English-language version [0:30]
Spanish-language version [0:30]
Primary contests Tuesday June 7 include California, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota.
2016 July 12: Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for President {excerpts}.
Where most of the above results came from:
2016 primary results for the Democratic Party at Wikipedia 2016 primary results for the Republican Party at Wikipedia
 | "Trump vs. Clinton: In Their Own Words - Everything You Need To Know To Vote Your Conscience" [2016] Edited by James Patterson
112-page Kindle Edition from BookShots/Hachette Book Group [9/2016] for FREE {sic} "Trump and Clinton: Story In Their Own Words" [2018] Edited by James Patterson CreateSpace 9x6 pb [2/2018] for $6.99 |
The Contenders for 2016
Democrat Bernie Sanders of Vermont
Mayor of Burlington 1981-89, U.S. Congress 1991-2006, independent U.S. Senator [since 1/2007, until 12/2018]
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
Sen. Bernie Sanders Page at Spirit of America Bookstore
 | "Our Revolution: A Future To Believe In" [2016]  by Sen. Bernie Sanders Kindle Edition from Thomas Dunne/Macmillan [11/2016] for $12.99 Thomas Dunne Books pb [DUE Sept 2017] for $10.70 Thomas Dunne Books hardcover [11/2016] for $16.20 Macmillan Audio UNABR audio CD [11/2016] for $25.94 official 'Our Revolution' website [est. 8/2016] |
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York
U.S. First Lady 1992-2000, United States Senator 2001-2009, presidential candidate in 2008, and Secretary of State 2009-2013
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
Hillary Clinton Page at Spirit of America Bookstore
 | "Who Is Hillary Clinton? Two Decades of Answers From The Left" [2016] Edited by Richard Kreitner, Introduction by Katha Pollitt Contributors include Ari Berman, Jamelle Bouie, David Corn, Barbara Ehrenreich, Michelle Goldberg, William Greider, Chris Hayes, Doug Henwood, Christopher Hitchens, Erica Jong, Richard Kim, Heather Digby Parton, Michael Tomasky, Jessica Valenti, and Joan Walsh Kindle Edition from I.B. Tauris/The Nation [1/2016] for $9.99 I.B. Tauris 8½x5 pb [2/2016] for $11.96 |
 | "Stronger Together: A Blueprint For America's Future" [2016] by Hillary Clinton & Tim Kaine Kindle Edition from Simon & Schuster Digital Sales [9/2016] for $4.99 Simon & Schuster 8½x5½ pb [9/2016] for $15.99 |
Democrat Martin O'Malley of Maryland
Mayor of Baltimore 19992007; Governor of Maryland 20072015
dropped out after losing in the Iowa caucuses
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
... And Now Let's Play 'Last Candidate Standing'
This list of Republicans already considered as 'in the game' showed up in May 2015, might as well make use of it . . .
| Jeb Bush is OUT | based in Florida | launched June 15 | quit Feb 20 | 'Jeb! 2016' (not Bush) |
| Ben Carson is OUT | based in Detroit | launched May 4 | quit March 4 | certified wacko retired surgeon |
| Gov. Chris Christie is OUT | based in New Jersey | launched June 29 | quit Feb 10 | term as Gov ends 1/2018 |
| Sen. Ted Cruz | based in Texas | launched March 23 | - | term as Senator ends 12/2018 |
| Carly Fiorina is OUT | based in California | launched May 3 | quit Feb 10 | failed CEO at HP |
| Sen. Lindsey Graham is OUT | based in South Carolina | launched June 1 | quit Dec 21 | term as Senator ends 12/2020 |
| Gov. Nikki Haley | based in South Carolina | did not join the fray in 2015 - potential VP choice | - | term as Gov ends 1/2019 |
| Mike Huckabee is OUT | based in Arkansas | launched May 5 | quit Feb 1 | religious nutcase, was Gov 1996-2007 |
| Gov. Bobby Jindal is OUT | based in Louisiana | launched June 24 | ann via Twitter! - quit Nov 17 | term as Gov ends 1/2016 |
| Gov. John Kasich | based in Ohio | launched July 21 | - | term as Gov ends 1/2017 |
| George Pataki is OUT | based in New York | launched May 28 | quit Dec 29 | former NY Governor 1995-2006 |
| Sen. Rand Paul is OUT | based in Kentucky | launched April 7 | quit Feb 3 | term as Senator ends 12/2016 |
| Rick Perry is OUT | based in Texas | launched June 4 | quit Sept 11 | indicted 8/2014; dumber than dirt |
| Mitt Romney is OUT | based in Utah | launched in January | quit January 30 | |
| Sen. Marco Rubio is OUT | based in Miami area | launched April 13 | quit March 15 | term as Senator ends 12/2016 |
| House Speaker Paul Ryan | based in Wisconsin | keeps saying that he is not interested | ||
| Rick Santorum is OUT | based in Pennsylvania | launched May 27 | quit Feb 3 | former U.S. Senator 1995-2006 |
| Donald Trump | based in Neverland | launched June 16 | - | idiot billionaire, never held office |
| Gov. Scott Walker is OUT | based in Wisconsin | launched July 13 ann via Twitter! | quit Sept 21 | term as Gov ends 12/2016; several pals indicted in election funding scandals |
"Could we at least have a grownup [from the Republicans]?"
~~ Bob in Sacramento, California, in May 2015
Why code these books by enemies to democracy, these Republican non-politician failures? Some visitors here may be interested
in educating themselves on the defects of these clowns, for which homework the following books are suggested.
(Books by Republican senators and congress-people are over on the Working Minds / Action / U.S. Congress Page.)
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"Tough Choices: A Memoir" [New York Times bestseller 2006] by Carly Fiorina Kindle Edition from Portfolio/Penguin [2007 edition] for $12.99 Portfolio 8½x5½ pb [9/2007] for $9.37 Portfolio 9¼x6¼ hardcover [10/2006] out of print/100+ used |
 | "Think Like A Champion: An Informal Education In Business and Life" [New York Times bestseller 2010] by Donald J. Trump, with Meredith McIver Kindle Edition from Vanguard Press [4/2010] for $5.00 Vanguard Press 8x5½ pb [4/2010] for $13.27 Running Press Miniature Editions 3¼x2¾ {sic} hardcover [4/2010] for $5.26 |
 | "Time To Get Tough: Make America Great Again!" [NY Times bestseller 2011, rev 2015] by Donald J. Trump Kindle Edition from Regnery Publng [12/2011] for $9.78 Regnery Publng Updated Edition 8¼x5½ pb [8/2015] for $11.24 Regnery Publng 9¼x6¼ hardcover [12/2011] out of print/40+ used |
 | "Rising To The Challenge: My Leadership Journey" [2015] by Carly Fiorina Kindle Edition from Sentinel/Penguin [5/2015] for $13.99 Sentinel 8½x5¾ hardcover [5/2015] for $15.49 |
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"A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do To Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties" [10/2015] by Ben Carson, MD with Candy Carson Wacko Doctor Carson is running for President as a strategy to sell his books (60% of campaign contributions goes to advertising); this website is not going to help him one whit. Not wacko? His statement that the pyramids in Egypt were built by Joshua for grain storage is ludicrous on the face, and got big laughs from antiquities scholars all around the world. |
 | "Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again" [2015] by Donald J. Trump Cuckoo-bird billionaire Trump's ideas are as serious as his portait on the cover of this book – both are also funny and fake and meaningless. Kindle Edition from Simon & Schuster Digital Sales [11/2015] for $12.99 Threshold Editions 8½x5½ hardcover [11/2015] for $15.00 |
Well, yuck, the fascists bought the November 2016 election and now control all three branches of the U.S. federal government. The Democratic Party and other progressive forces will be engaged in an uphill battle over the next four years (at least) just to prevent backward movement to pre-Civil Rights Era oppression and even to pre-Revolutionary conditions. Even without unintended consequences such as collapse of the world economy, the fascist game plan does not bode well for Freedom or Justice or the American Dream. Trump was in violation of his Oath of Office at the very moment that he spoke it, but impeachment would give us President Mike Pence. America is no longer a bastion of Freedom, in any sense. Expect that fascist America will use its might to foment corporatist takeovers in other sovereign nations because there is not much left to stop them. Civil war? We shall see.
real estate tycoon Donald J. Trump Page
Emperor Donald J. Trump Page
 | "Fever Swamp: A Journey Through The Strange Neverland of The 2016 Presidential Race" [2017] by Richard North Patterson Author was invited to write a weekly column on the 2016 presidential race for Huffington Post; 48 of those essays are collected here Kindle Edition from Quercus/Hachette Book Group [1/2017] for $12.99 Quercus 9¼x6½ hardcover [1/2017] for $17.70 |
 | "Insane Clown President: Dispatches From The 2016 Circus" [2017] by Matt Taibbi, Illustrated by Victor Juhasz tells the story of Western civilizations very own train wreck, from its tragicomic beginnings to its apocalyptic conclusion; 25 articles from Rolling Stone Magazine plus two new essays Kindle Edition from Spiegel & Grau/Random House [1/2017] for $9.99 Spiegel & Grau 8½x6 hardcover [1/2017] for $15.60 |
2016 U.S. Senate Races
One-third of the members in the Senate run for re-election in each 2-year cycle.
The Senate Class of 2012 included 23 Democrats and 10 Republicans up for re-election.
The Senate Class of 2014 included 20 Democrats and 13 Republicans up for re-election.
The 114th Congress includes 44 Democratic Senators & 2 independents versus 54 Republicans.
The Senate Class of 2016 includes 10 Democrats and 24 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class III list (34 Senators in 2016)
March 2015: The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is keeping an eye on strong Senate pick-up opportunities in states like
Arizona, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
'2016 Senate Races To Watch' on the D.S.C.C. website
2016 U.S. Senate elections info at Wikipedia
5.6 Colorado Michael Bennet (D) 5.7 Connecticut Richard Blumenthal (D) 5.8 Florida Marco Rubio (R) 5.9 Georgia Johnny Isakson (R) 5.10 Hawaii Brian Schatz (D) 5.11 Idaho Mike Crapo (R) 5.12 Illinois Mark Kirk (R) 5.13 Indiana Dan Coats (R) 5.14 Iowa Chuck Grassley (R) 5.15 Kansas Jerry Moran (R) 5.16 Kentucky Rand Paul (R) 5.17 Louisiana David Vitter (R) 5.18 Maryland Barbara Mikulski (D) 5.19 Missouri Roy Blunt (R) 5.20 Nevada Harry Reid (D) 5.21 New Hampshire Kelly Ayotte (R) 5.22 New York Chuck Schumer (D) 5.23 North Carolina Richard Burr (R) 5.24 North Dakota John Hoeven (R) 5.25 Ohio Rob Portman (R) 5.26 Oklahoma James Lankford (R) 5.27 Oregon Ron Wyden (D) 5.29 South Carolina Tim Scott (R) 5.30 South Dakota John Thune (R) 5.31 Utah Mike Lee (R) 5.32 Vermont Patrick Leahy (D) 5.33 Washington Patty Murray (D) 5.34 Wisconsin Ron Johnson (R)
★ ★ Alabama ★ ★ {usual turnout = GOP 2:1 over Dems} a 3/2016
primary election is Super Tuesday March First; runoff unlikely; national election November 8th, 2016
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Jeff Sessions [since 1997; GOP AL] in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Richard Shelby [since 1987; GOP AL] in 2016
Democrat Ron Crumpton won the primary; Dems total was 262K votes versus 753K votes for Republicans (65% for Shelby).
2010 Democratic candidate attorney William G. Barnes
★ ★ Arizona ★ ★ a 3/2016
primary election March 22nd; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Jeff Flake [since 2013; GOP] is up for re-election in 2018.
Sen. John McCain [since 1987; GOP] is seeking a sixth Senate term in 2016.
Cong. Ann Kirkpatrick [Dem-AZ01, 2009-2010 & 2013-2016] is challenging McCain for U.S. Senate in 2016.
official House website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
Cong. Ann Kirkpatrick's 2016 U.S Senate campaign 5/2015 announcement video [1:24] at YouTube
★ ★ Arkansas ★ ★ a 3/2016
primary election is Super Tuesday March First; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. John Boozman [since 2011; GOP] is seeking a second Senate term in 2016.
★ U.S. Attorney Democrat Conner Eldridge is running to represent Arkansas in the U.S. Senate
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Tom Cotton [GOP AR] in 2020.
★ ★ California ★ ★ a 3/2016
primary election June 7th; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [since Nov 1992; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018.
official website
2012 re-election campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
Sen. Barbara Boxer [1993-2016; Dem] is retiring in 2016.
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
Democratic contenders in the June 2016 Primary for the open U.S. Senate seat are
California Attorney General Kamala Harris
Cong. Loretta Sanchez
Republicans will vote in the June Primary among ten contenders for the open U.S. Senate seat.
★ ★ Colorado ★ ★ a 3/2016
primary caucuses March 1st; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Cory Gardner [since 2015; GOP] is up for re-election in 2020.
Sen. Michael Bennet [apptd 2009, elected 2010; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016.
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
The National Republican Senatorial Committee began running robocalls against Michael Bennet in March 2015.
District of Columbia
does not elect a member to the U.S. Senate
★ ★ Florida ★ ★ a 3/2016
primary election August 30th; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Bill Nelson [since 2001; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
Sen. Marco Rubio [since 2011; GOP] declared in April 2015 that he is running for president and will not run for re-election as Senator in 2016;
. . . so there will be an OPEN SEAT in 2016; candidates have until 24 June 2016 to file 'qualifying papers' to run for federal and some state offices;
declared candidates (as-of March 2016) include Congressman Ron DeSantis, Congressman David Jolly, LtGov Carlos Lσpez-Cantera, as well as real estate
developer Carlos Beruff, Donald J. DeRenzo, pastor Mary Elisabeth Godwin, Ilya Katz, chiropractor Joe Smith, and businessman Todd Wilcox.
2012 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate was Cong. Connie Mack IV [GOP-FL14]
2010 candidate for U.S. Senate was Cong. Kendrick Meek [Dem-FL17 2003-2010]:
Wikipedia
★ ★ Illinois ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election March 20; national election November 6th, 2012
Sen. Dick Durbin [since 1997; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
Sen. Mark Kirk [since 11/2010; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alexi Giannoulias lost to Kirk in 2010 by 46.4% to 48%
campaign website
Wikipedia
Illinois
★ ★ Kentucky ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 22nd; national election November 6th, 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mitch McConnell [since 1985; GOP] in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. TEA Bagger fool Sen. Rand Paul [since 2011; GOP] in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway
campaign website
Wikipedia
2010 Democratic candidate Lt. Governor [2007-2011] Daniel Mongiardo Wikipedia
★ ★ Maryland ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election April 26th; national election November 8th, 2016
incumbent Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin [since 2007; Dem] up for re-election 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
2012 Democratic primary candidate State Senator C. Anthony Muse campaign website
possible 2012 Republican primary candidates include former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele and
former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino
Sen. Barbara Mikulski [since 1987; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Nevada ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 12th; national election November 6th, 2012
Sen. John Ensign [2001-2011; GOP] resigned in May 2011 over 2009 sex scandal
Sen. Dean Heller was appointed May 2011 by GOP Gov. Sandoval to serve Ensign's remaining term
U.S. Senator Harry Reid [1987-2016, majority leader 2007-2013; Dem]
Announced March 2015 that he will not run for re-election in 2016 -
watch official video [3:35] on YouTube
official website
Wikipedia
campaign website
former Cong. Shelley Berkeley [1999-2012; Dem NV-01] ran for Senate in 2012: campaign website
"A tenacious advocate for the middle class." — Sen. Harry Reid, Dec 2011
Democratic candidate Barry Ellsworth placed 5th to Berkley's 79.5% primary win in June 2012
"We have something to fight for in this [election]: the future of the American middle class."
— Shelley Berkley, running for U.S. Senate from Nevada
Catherine Cortez Masto just announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate The first Latina to serve as Nevada's Attorney General,
★ ★ New Hampshire ★ ★ a 3/2016
presidential primary February 9th; primary election September 13th; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2020
Sen. Kelly Ayotte [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
Gov. Margaret 'Maggie' Wood Hassan [since 2013; Dem] is running for U.S. Senate in 2016
official website
campaign website
Wikipedia
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was then-Cong. Paul Hodes [NH-02]: Wikipedia
★ ★ New York State ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 26th; national election November 6th, 2012
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [since 2009; Dem] is running for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates include attorney Wendy E. Long, George Maragos &
Cong. Bob Turner [2011-12; GOP NY-09]
Sen. Charles 'Chuck' Schumer [since 1999; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ North Carolina ★ ★ a 3/2016
primary election March 15th; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Thom Tillis [since 2015; GOP] is up for re-election in 2020
Deborah K. Ross [Dem] is running against Burr in 2016
campaign website
Wikipedia
former Sen. Kay Hagan [2009-2014; Dem] was defeated by Burr in 2014
Sen. Richard Burr [since 2005; GOP] is up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate was Sec'y of State Elaine Marshall: campaign website Wikipedia
★ ★ Ohio ★ ★ a 3/2016
primary election March 15th; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Sherrod Brown [since 2007; Dem] up for re-election in 2018
official website
campaign website
Wikipedia
Sen. Rob Portman [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
official website
Wikipedia
former Gov. Ted Strickland is running against Portman in 2016
former Congressman [Dem OH-06] 19931994, 19972006; 68th Governor of Ohio, from 2007 to 2011
campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ Pennsylvania ★ ★ a 5/2016
primary election April 26th; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. [since 2007; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018.
official website
campaign website
Wikipedia
Sen. Patrick Joseph 'Pat' Toomey [since 2011; GOP] is running for re-election in 2016.
official website
Wikipedia
2016 Democratic candidate Kathleen Alana 'Katie' McGinty won a tough primary at 42.9% over three others (Joe Sestak 32.9%,
John Fetterman 19.6%, and Joseph Vodvarka 4.6%); polling in May has McGinty tied with Toomey.
campaign website
★ ★ Texas ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election March 1st; runoff ??; national election November 8th, 2016
Sen. Ted Cruz [since 2013; GOP]
In 2012, former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz placed second in the Republican primary election, then beat Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst 56.8% to 43.2% in the upset July runoff; the weak Texas Democratic voter base gave 40.5% for Paul Sadler, while Ted Cruz got 56.6% of the vote in the November election.
former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison [6/1993-2012; GOP] did not run for re-election in 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Cornyn [since 12/2002; GOP] up for re-election in 2020
★ ★ Utah ★ ★
primary election June 26th; national election November 6th, 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Orrin Hatch [since 1977; GOP] up for re-election in 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mike Lee [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Virginia ★ ★
state primary election June 12th, 2012; national election November 6th, 2012
Progress Virginia [est. 2011]
Democrat Sen. Jim Webb was elected in 2006, will not seek re-election in 2012
former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine was unopposed in the Democratic primary election
campaign website
first TV ad 8/2012 {watch [0:30] free on YouTube}
Fairfax, Virginia NBC4 9/20/2012 Tim Kaine vs George Allen televised debate [59:17] on YouTube
Former Senator George Allen won the Republican primary election against Jamie Radtke, head of the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Democrat Sen. Mark Warner was elected in 2008, is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Washington State ★ ★
special elections February 14th & April 17th; primary election August 7th; national election November 6th, 2012
Republican nominee for U.S. Senate is Dino Rossi
Sen. Patty Murray [since 1993; Dem] official campaign website
Sen. Maria Cantwell [since 2001; Dem] 2012 re-election campaign website
★ ★ Wisconsin ★ ★
a 3/2016
primary election April 5th; national election November 8th, 2016
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sen. Ron Johnson [since 2011; GOP] is running for re-election in 2016.
millionaire Johnson beat Feingold with 52% of the vote in 2010; but 2015 polls are finding that Feingold is likely to beat Johnson 52 to 42.
former Senator Russ Feingold [1993-2010; Dem] announced in May 2015 that he will again oppose Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate.
2016 campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
watch the 5/2015 announcement video [1:30] at YouTube
Sen. Tammy Baldwin [since 2013; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
2016 U.S. Congressional Races
Everybody in the House of Representatives has to run for re-election every two years.
2016 U.S. Congress elections entry at Wikipedia
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
The 114th 'Bonehead' Congress includes 188 Democratic Representatives versus 246 Republicans, with 1 vacancy (Nov 2015).
The National Republican Congressional Committee actually published a list in February 2015 of their 2016 Top Democrat Targets ,
which the Democratic Party finds useful for fundraising requests.
Targeted Democrats include: Elizabeth Esty [CT-05], Gwen Graham [FL-02], Patrick Murphy [FL-18], Cheri Bustos [IL-17], Collin Peterson [MN-07], Rick Nolan [MN-08],
Brad Ashford [NE-02], Annie Kuster [NH-02], Ben Ray Lujαn [NM-03], Steve Israel [NY-03], and Sean Patrick Maloney [NY-18].
Arizona a 11/2015
primary election March 22nd; national election November 8th, 2016
The Congressional districts in Arizona were redrawn for 2012 with much controversy, growing from eight to nine.
Arizona's congressional districts entry at Wikipedia
The Arizona delegation has a total of 9 members, with 5 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
Since Cong. Ann Kirkpatrick [Dem-AZ01, 2009-2010 & 2013-2016] is challenging McCain for U.S. Senate in 2016, the District 1 seat is open.
official House website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
AZ-01: open District 1 seat in NW Arizona (11/2015)
Democrats Tom O'Halleran (Sedona) and Miguel Olivas are running in the March primary, versus 5 Republican candidates.
AZ-02: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Martha McSally - Tucson [since 2015; GOP]
AZ-03: Cong. Raϊl Grijalva - Yuma area [since 2003; Dem]
AZ-04: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Paul Gosar - Prescott [since 2011; GOP]
AZ-05: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Matt Salmon - Mesa [since 2013; GOP]
AZ-06: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. David Schweikert - Scottsdale [since 2011; GOP]
AZ-07: Cong. Ruben Gallego - Phoenix [since 2015; Dem]
AZ-08: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Trent Franks - Glendale [since 2003; GOP]
AZ-09: Cong. Kyrsten Sinema - SE Maricopa County [since 2013; Dem]
official House website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
California a 11/2015
primary election June 7th; national election November 8th, 2016
California's congressional districts entry at Wikipedia
The California delegation has a total of 53 members, with 39 Democrats and 14 Republicans.
CA-03: Cong. John Garamendi - Walnut Grove [since Nov 2009; Dem]
CA-04: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Tom McClintock - Elk Grove [since 2009; GOP]
CA-07: Cong. Ami Bera - Elk Grove [since 2013; Dem]
CA-12: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi - San Francisco [since June 1987; Dem]
CA-13: Cong. Barbara Lee - Oakland [since April 1998; Dem]
CA-14: Cong. Jackie Speier - Hillsborough [since April 2008; Dem]
CA-26: Cong. Julia Brownley - Ventura County [since 2013; Dem]
CA-27: Cong. Judy Chu - Monterey Park [since July 2009; Dem]
CA-28: Cong. Adam Schiff - Burbank [since 2001; Dem]
Adam Schiff re-election website
CA-31: Cong. Pete Aguilar - Fontana [since 2015; Dem]
CA-36: Cong. Raul Ruiz - Palm Desert [since 2013; Dem]
CA-41: Cong. Mark Takano - Riverside [since 2013; Dem]
CA-43: Cong. Maxine Waters - Inglewood [since 1991; Dem]
CA-48: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Dana Rohrabacher - Costa Mesa [ since 1989; GOP]
CA-49: ANY Democrat to replace evil Cong. Darrell Issa - Vista [since 2001; GOP]
CA-50: ANY Democrat to replace son-of-a-crook Republican Cong. Duncan D. Hunter - San Diego County [since 2009; GOP]
CA-52: Cong. Scott Peters - La Jolla [since 2013; Dem]
Colorado a ?
CO-??: Aspen, Colorado Tea Party Congressman Scott Tipton VERSUS Democratic candidate Sal Pace
CO-05: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Doug Lamborn [since 2007]
CO-06: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Mike Coffman [since 2009]
★ CO-07: Rep. Ed Perlmutter [since 2007; Dem] re-election website
FL-17 Cong. Tom Rooney [since 2009; GOP] switched from District 16 for relection in District 17 due to redistrciting
★ FL-20 Cong. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [since 2005; Dem] is also current chair of the Democratic National Committee
campaign website
Wikipedia
FL-22 Fascist Cong. Allen West [since 2011]; GOP] stated without evidence that there are 78 to 81 Democrats in Congress
who are card-carrying members of the Communist Party {10 April 2012}; because of redistricting, he is running
for re-election in District 16
GA-01: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Jack Kingston [since 1993]
GA-01: 2008 Democratic primary candidate & war hero Bill Gillespie
IL-05: Democrat Michael Quigley won special election 7 April 2009
to replace Rahm Emanuel (appointed to White House Chief of Staff)
IL-06: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Peter Roskam [since 2007]
★ IL-08: Iraq war vet Democrat Tammy Duckworth is underdog, 2012 primary tally was 25k Dems to 35k GOP
IL-14: Democrat Bill Foster won special election 8 March 2008
to fill Hastert's empty seat & re-elected in November 2008
IL-16: Independent Wanda Rohl has the backing of Democrats against the 2012 Republican candidate
★ MA-04: Joseph Kennedy III filed 2/2012 for Barney Frank's open seat
★ MA-05: Rep. Niki Tsongas [since Oct 2007; Dem] re-election website
2008 Democratic primary candidate Donna Edwards {vs. Dem incumbent Albert Wynn MD-04}
★ MD-08: Cong. Chris Van Hollen [since 2003; Dem] re-election website
2008 Democratic primary candidate Nancy Skinner {vs. Joe Knollenberg} in MI-09
Missouri
primary election ??, national/state election November 2nd
MO-07: ANY Democrat vs. GOP Congressman Roy D. Blunt
under investigation for ties to Tom DeLay
MO-08: Democrat primary candidate war hero Tommy Sowers
Nevada
★ NV-01 Cong. Shelley Berkeley [1999-2012; Dem] is running for U.S. Senate: 2012 campaign website
Dina Titus, former Congresswoman for NV-03 [2009-2010; Dem] is running to fill the empty seat in NV-01: campaign website
NV-02 Cong. Mark Amodei [GOP] won the special election 9/2011
Nevada State Treasurer Democrat Kate Marshall was defeated 36% to 58% in the 9/2011 special election
Democratic candidate Sam Koepnik of Carson City is running for the District 2 seat in 2012
NV-03 incumbent Rep. Joe Heck [since 2011; GOP]
Rep. Dina Titus [NV-03 2009-2010; Dem] lost re-election in 2010
The Congressperson for new Nevada District 4 will be elected in November 2012.
Democratic candidate Steven A. Horsford of Las Vegas is challenging 9 Republicans
and two others in the June 12 primary election
New Mexico a 4/2012
primary election June 5th;, national election November 6th 2012
NM-01 incumbent Democrat Martin Heinrich For U.S. Senate 2012 campaign website
NM-01 Democratic candidate Eric Griego is backed by too many career politicians
NM-01 Democratic candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham is unqualified for elective office
U.S. Congress N.M. 2nd District 2012 Democratic candidate Evelyn Madrid Erhard campaign website
Evelyn Madrid Erhard's Facebook page
watch hour-long October 9th Pearce vs. Erhard debate online at YouTube
New York
NY-20: Democrat Scott Murphy won special election 31 March 2009
to replace Kirsten Gillibrand (appointed to Hillary Clinton's Senate seat)
NY-23: Democrat Bill Owens won special election 3 November 2009
to replace Republican John M. McHugh (appointed to Obama's Secretary of the Army)
NY-26: Democrat Kathy Hochul won the May 24th special election for a deep-red House seat
OH-08: anyone vs. John Boehner = www.beatBoehner.com
Rep. Tim Ryan [Dem OH-17] 2008 re-election website
Rep. Earl Blumenauer [Dem OR-03] 2008 re-election website
Rep. Patrick Murphy [Dem PA-08] re-election website
Democrat Mark Critz beat Republican Tim Burns in May to fill out the term of the late Jack Murtha [PA-12]
PA-15 indep http://www.towneforcongress.com/
http://www.robmillerforcongress.com/sunset.html in SC
Texas Cong. Ron Paul NOT seeking 13th term in 2012 (race for president is his last campaign)
TX-?? Republican Cong. Joe Barton works as a lobbyist for ExxonMobil
ANY Democrat to fill open seat of Rep. Jo Ann Davis [1950-2007] in VA-01
WA-01 http://www.darcyburner.com/
WA-??: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
http://www.welchforcongress.com/ = VT
Iraq expert Rep. Jim McDermott [since 1989; Dem WA-07] re-election website
★ Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Rep. Dave Obey [Dem WI-07] 2008 re-election website
 |
"Raising Hell For Justice: The Washington Battles of A Heartland Progressive" [2007] by David R. Obey Univ WI Press 9x6¼ hardcover [8/2007] for $25.55 |
Rep. Alan B. Mollohan [Dem WV-01]
under investigation by House Ethics Committee about real estate deals
Alan Mollohan's 2006 re-election website
2011 & 2012 State Races
Democratic Governors Assn. [est. 1963]
2011 gubernatorial elections in U.S. info at Wikipedia a 4/2012
★ Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear [Dem] was re-elected with 55.65% of the vote
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal [GOP] was re-elected 10/2011 in 66-34 landslide
term-limited Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour was replaced by Phil Bryant [GOP] with 61% of the vote
★ West Virginia Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin [Democrat] won the special election with 49.5% of the vote
END OF YEAR STATUS (important for redistricting): Republicans 29 states, Dems 20 states, plus Rhode Island
2012 gubernatorial elections in U.S. info at Wikipedia
eleven state governor seats are up for election in 2012
California
★ Jerry Brown is running for California Governor in 2014
★ Bill Lockyer *might* run for Governor of California in 2014
★ incumbent Gov. Jack Markell [Dem] of Delaware - plans unclear for 2012
Gov. Mitch Daniels [GOP] of Indiana is term-limited in 2012
★ incumbent Gov. Jay Nixon [Dem] of Missouri is running for re-election in 2012
★ Gov. Brian Schweitzer [Dem] of Montana is term-limited in 2012
★ Gov. John Lynch [Dem] of New Hampshire is term-limited in 2012
NH Gov. Maggie Hassan [2013-2016; Dem] is running for U.S. Senate in 2016, office is open for 2016 election ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Hampshire_gubernatorial_election,_2016
★ Gov. Beverly Perdue [Dem] of North Carolina is term-limited in 2012
incumbent Gov. Jack Dalrymple [GOP] of North Dakota is running for re-election in 2012
incumbent Gov. Luis Fortuρo [GOP] of Puerto Rico is running for re-election in 2012
incumbent Gov. Nikki Haley [GOP] of South Carolina is up for re-election in 2014
she is the youngest current U.S. governor: sworn at age 28, now age 30
incumbent Gov. Gary Herbert [GOP] of Utah is running for re-election in 2012
★ incumbent Gov. Peter Shumlin [Dem] of Vermont - plans unclear for 2012
★ Gov. Christine Gregoire [Dem] of Washington is term-limited in 2012
★ incumbent Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin [Dem] of West Virginia is running for re-election in 2012
Wisconsin
recall primary May 8th, recall election June 5th, 2012
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Recall Gov. Scott Walker Now
United Wisconsin / recall Gov. Scott Walker
Scott Walker Investigation & John Doe Scandals
★ Tom Barrett won the May 8th Democratic primary 58% to 35% for Kathleen Falk
Tom Barrett for Wisconsin Governor 2012 campaign website
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker [GOP] survived the recall election by spending $30M in mostly out-of-state
contributions for a 53% to 46% win; he will be up for re-election in 2014
"If Dubya wins, America loses."
G.E. Nordell (September 2004)
Well, this website was right, durnit!
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. . . and here we are again:
"If Donald Trump wins, America loses."
G.E. Nordell (September 2016)
New Yorker Magazine 3/2016 cartoon:
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