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Who Is the Most (and Least) Popular Governor?

September 21, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Who Is the Most (and Least) Popular Governor?

Morning Consult’s 2016 list of Governor’s approval rating found Governor Dennis Daugaard (R-South Dakota) is the nation’s most popular governor.

Filed Under: State News & Politics Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Bill Haslam, Brian Sandoval, Bruce Rauner, Charlie Baker, Chris Christie, Dan Malloy, Dennis Daugaard, Gary Herbert, Gina Raimondo, Governor Approval Ratings, Greg Abbott, Jack Markell, Larry Hogan, Mary Fallin, Morning Consult, Paul LePage, Rick Snyder, Robert Bentley, Sam Brownback, Scott Walker, Steve Bullock, Terry Branstad

Donald Trump’s Drag on Down Ballot Races

March 7, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Donald Trump’s Drag on Down Ballot Races

Shane Vander Hart: Donald Trump will be a drag on the vital down ballot races if he becomes the standard bearer for the Republican Party.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona U.S. Senate Race, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, John McCain, Kelli Ward

Trump Receives “Coveted” Christie Endorsement

February 26, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Trump Receives “Coveted” Christie Endorsement

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie overcame his belief that Donald Trump was not ready to be President to offer his endorsement before Super Tuesday.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Super Tuesday

Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina Exit GOP 2016 Race

February 10, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina Exit GOP 2016 Race

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina announced they were suspending their campaigns after the New Hampshire Primary.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, New Hampshire Primary, Ted Cruz

Iowa and New Hampshire’s Role in the Nominating Process

February 10, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Iowa and New Hampshire’s Role in the Nominating Process

Shane Vander Hart: The role of the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primary isn’t to nominate a candidate in so much as it is to winnow the field.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, Bernie Sanders, Bobby Jindal, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, George Pataki, Hillary Clinton, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, Jim Gilmore, Jim Webb, John Kasich, Lincoln Chaffee, Lindsey Graham, Marco Rubio, Martin O'Malley, Mike Huckabee, New Hampshire Primary, Rand Paul, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Scott Walker, Ted Cruz

After New Hampshire: Donald Trump vs. Ted Cruz

February 10, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

After New Hampshire: Donald Trump vs. Ted Cruz

Shane Vander Hart: After Donald Trump’s convincing win in the New Hampshire Primary it appears to be a race between Trump and Iowa Caucus winner Ted Cruz.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, New Hampshire Primary, Ted Cruz

ABC News GOP Presidential Debate Rundown

February 7, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

ABC News GOP Presidential Debate Rundown

Shane Vander Hart offers his commentary on the last Republican debate before the New Hampshire Primary that was hosted by ABC News.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: ABC News, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, GOP Debate, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Martha Raddatz, Ted Cruz

Iowa Caucus Night Live Blog

February 1, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Iowa Caucus Night Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart will keep an running update on what is going on with the Iowa Caucus throughout the night. Be sure to refresh your browser for updates.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum, Ted Cruz

Three Fatal Flaws With the Des Moines Register’s Last Iowa Poll

January 31, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Three Fatal Flaws With the Des Moines Register’s Last Iowa Poll

The Des Moines Register just released their final poll that shows three fatal flaws with the the poll’s methodology.

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, John Casisch, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz

Chris Christie: The Most Important Thing Is Hillary Clinton

January 29, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Chris Christie: The Most Important Thing Is Hillary Clinton

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told supporters at a send off rally in Johnston, IA that Republicans focus needs to be on Hillary Clinton, not each other.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Chris Christie, Fox News/Google Debate, Hillary Clinton, Iowa Caucus, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz

Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate Run Down

January 29, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate Run Down

Shane Vander Hart runs down what he thought of each candidate’s performance during the Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate in Des Moines, IA.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Fox News/Google Debate, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, Jim Gilmore, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum, Ted Cruz

A Closer Look at Marco Rubio’s Record on Common Core

January 26, 2016 By Karen Effrem

A Closer Look at Marco Rubio’s Record on Common Core

Karen Effrem: Although Rubio’s record is far better than Bush’s on the Common Core system, it is far from perfect. Voters need to be discerning.

Filed Under: Education, Election Central Tagged With: Chris Christie, Common Core, Donald Trump, Donna Garner, Every Student Succeeds Act, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Phyllis Schlafly, Rand Paul, Tampa Bay Times, Ted Cruz

Iowa Polls Impacted By Uncertainty Over Voter Turnout

January 25, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Iowa Polls Impacted By Uncertainty Over Voter Turnout

Recent polls of likely Iowa Republican caucus goers have been based on a large turnout of around 300,000. Based on past caucuses this is unrealistic.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum, Ted Cruz

Don’t Get Excited About CNN’s Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

January 22, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Don’t Get Excited About CNN’s Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

The CNN/ORC International Iowa Caucus Poll showing Donald Trump with an 11-point lead is an outlier with other surveys taken at the same time.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, CNN/ORC International, Donald Trump, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, KBUR AM, Loras College, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee, Monmouth College, political polling, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum, Ted Cruz

Terry Branstad’s Anti-Endorsement of Ted Cruz

January 20, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Terry Branstad’s Anti-Endorsement of Ted Cruz

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad told reporters at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit wants U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to be defeated.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Chris Christie, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, Terry Branstad

Ted Cruz’s Campaign Organization Leads GOP Field in Iowa

January 19, 2016 By Shane Vander Hart

Ted Cruz’s Campaign Organization Leads GOP Field in Iowa

Shane Vander Hart: Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign appears to have the best ground game in Iowa placing him in a strong position before the Iowa Caucuses.

Filed Under: Election Central Tagged With: Ben Carson, campaign ground game, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, grassroots organization, Iowa Caucus, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum

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