A collection of raw data and analysis on U.S. elections, especially that related to public opinion polling.
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POLITICO.com: Politics: Sympathy for the unlisted
Simon says: Didn’t make the list? Don’t feel bad. You’ll make some list someday. It’s inevitable. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Dead men walking
Jim Bunning, Roland Burris and Anh 'Joseph' Cao all have plummeting poll numbers. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Problematic politicos
Justin Ruben, Nancy Pelosi, Judd Gregg and Arlen Specter: Not quite a pal, maybe a pain? [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: 50 politicos to watch
Some on POLITICO's watch list are on the rise while others are nearing a swift descent. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Loose cannons
From Michele Bachmann to Virginia Foxx, these unpredictable politicos are shaking up the Hill. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Rainmaking politicos
From Tony Podesta to Dick Gephardt, these K Street types make it happen. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Rising politicos
Who's most likely to get promoted? [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Job gurus
Want a job in Obama's White House? Suck up to Jon Schnur, Jon Carson and Marlon Marshall. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Rookies of the year
There are a few Washington newcomers who seem to be batting 1,000 this year. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Obama on the defensive at G-8
Reality sets in as countries won't commit to specific goals to reduce output of greenhouse gases. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: $49b foreign aid budget clears House
Record State Department and foreign aid budget passes House after debate over Honduras coup. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: House Dems stall health bill unveiling
Rank-and-file Democrats stall introduction of long-awaited bill by conducting letter-writing campaign of sorts. [Link]
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire: Democrats Retake Control of New York State Senate
New York State Sen. Pedro Espada "returned to the Democrats and was named Senate majority leader as part of a deal worked out by Senate Democratic leaders, ending a month long stalemate that has hobbled state government," the New York Times reports.Democrats now hold a 32-30 majority in the chamber. [Link]
POLITICO.com: Politics: Did Santorum tip off Ensign?
Husband of embattled senator's mistress suggests Fox News contributor tipped off ex-colleague. [Link]
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire: Just Three
The Mudflats: "On a hunch, I reviewed online lists of all the men and women who've been elected governor of their state since the year 1900. Pored over them for a few hours. Over 1200 politicians have taken that first-term oath of office. Some soon died in office. Many resigned to accept other positions in government, including Spiro Agnew who ... [Link]
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire: Burris Will Not Run for Election
Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) "will not run for election in 2010 -- a not surprising decision given that Burris, appointed by ousted Gov. Blagojevich to fill the seat vacated by Barack Obama had never created a political organization, raised virtually no campaign cash, and faced controversy from the start," Lynn Sweet reports. Burris' decision "was fueled in large part by ... [Link]
Hotline On Call: BREAKING: Burris Will Not Run In '10
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that embattled Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) will not run in '10. He will announce officially 7/10 via a statement. Burris has only raised $20K for a campaign, according to FEC papers to be filed next week, the paper reports. Burris was, of course, appointed by ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) on his way out the door. ... [Link]
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire: Coburn Will Not Discuss Ensign Advice
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) said he "would not testify in court or before the Ethics Committee about any advice he gave Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) on how to handle his affair with a former staffer, citing constitutional protections for communications during religious counseling, as well as the patient confidentiality privilege," Roll Call reports. Said Coburn: "I was counseling him as ... [Link]
BizReport: Report: Retargeted ads bring consumers back on-site
If you're looking for more conversions, consider re-engaging consumers who have abandoned their shopping carts and/or left your site after following an ad link. According to ad retargeter Fetchback, almost 50% of consumers return to a website within an hour after being served a retargeted ad. [Link]
Hotline On Call: OPINION: Hey Rush, Press "Restart" For The GOP
What if someone in the GOP moved to put a definitive end to the bloodletting? What if that someone, with his big mouth and even bigger audience, urged lawmakers whose personal shenanigans have hamstrung an already foundering party to step down? What if talk-o-matic Rush Limbaugh used that microphone to help his party drop-kick the GOP members whose adulterous ways ... [Link]
