THE FRIDAY LINES
Rank Race Current Party Change
1 Connecticut Democrat Up
2 New Hampshire Republican Up
3 Missouri Republican Up
4 Kentucky Republican Down
5 Pennsylvania Democrat Up
6 Ohio Republican Down
7 Colorado Democrat Down
8 Illinois Democrat Up
9 Louisiana Republican Up
10 Delaware Democrat None
Democrats' Demographic Edge (July 24, 2009) The last month has been kind to Senate Republicans.
Rank Race Current Party Change
1 LA-02 Republican None
2 IL-10 Republican Up
3 PA-06 Republican Up
4 ID-01 Democrat Down
5 DE-AL Republican Down
6 MD-01 Democrat Down
7 AL-02 Democrat Up
8 MS-01 Democrat Up
9 NM-02 Democrat Up
10 NH-01 Democrat Down
Democrats Firewall (July 31, 2009) The old axiom that one man's trash is another man's treasure holds true in the world of politics as well.
Rank Race Current Party Change
1 Kansas Democrat None
2 R.I. Republican None
3 Hawaii Republican Up
4 Nevada Republican Down
5 Tennessee Democrat Up
6 Michigan Democrat Up
7 Oklahoma Democrat Down
8 Virginia Democrat Up
9 Florida Republican Down
10 N.J. Democrat Up
A Republican Rust Belt Revival? (July 10, 2009) The GOP comeback could start in 2010.
Rank Race Primary Change
1 Texas Gov. Republican Up
2 Pa. Senate Democrat Up
3 Calif. Gov. Democrat None
4 Calif. Gov. Republican Up
5 Ky. Senate Democrat Up
6 Conn. Senate Republican Up
7 Michigan Gov. Republican Down
8 Utah Senate Republican None
9 N.H. Senate Republican Up
10 S.C. Gov. Republican Down
Primary Colors (August 8, 2009) Our ratings of the ten best primaries in the country in 2010.
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The Fix Archive: Republican Party

The Politics of the Sotomayor Vote

To the surprise of no one, Judge Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court this afternoon by a 68 to 31 Senate vote, a vote that revealed the lingering concerns that many Republican elected officials and aspiring GOP candidates carry about angering their party's base.

By Chris Cillizza  |  August 6, 2009; 4:36 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (158)
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Christie Whitman's Centrist Plea

Fifteen years ago, Christine Todd Whitman was widely touted as one of the bright young stars in the Republican party -- having defeated Jim Florio (D) in the 1993 New Jersey gubernatorial election.

By Chris Cillizza  |  August 3, 2009; 3:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (72)
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Pawlenty's Blue-State Appeal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will introduce himself to member of the Republican National Committee gathered in San Diego as a GOPer who has cracked the code on wooing independents and Democrats to his cause, according to excerpts of his speech provided to the Fix.

By Chris Cillizza  |  July 30, 2009; 3:10 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (46)
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Tpaw Steps Up

The Republican Governors Association announced this morning that Tim Pawlenty will serve as the organization's vice chair, the latest indication that the Minnesota governor is stepping up his national profile in advance of a likely presidential run in 2012.

By Chris Cillizza  |  July 27, 2009; 9:30 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (113)
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Report: Palin Misused Legal Defense Fund

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) may have misused a legal defense fund, according to a report obtained by the Associated Press.

By Chris Cillizza  |  July 21, 2009; 6:19 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (103)
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FL-Senate: Rubio's Running (Still)

Former Florida state House Speaker Marco Rubio (R) will not exit the state's open seat Senate race despite facing long odds and a cash deficit against Gov. Charlie Crist (R), according to sources familiar with his decision.

By Chris Cillizza  |  July 21, 2009; 11:40 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (9)
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