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Author Archives: JP Meredith

Down-Ballot, the Revolution Never Started

Why has the revolutionary spirit of the Sanders campaign not trickled down to other elections?

Posted byJP MeredithApril 25, 2016May 15, 2016Posted inEditors' Picks, The Politic BlogTags: Bernie Sanders, Campaign, Congress, Election 2016, Joe Sestak, John Fetterman, Katie McGinty, Pat Toomey, Senate, Tom WolfLeave a comment on Down-Ballot, the Revolution Never Started

Super Tuesday Outlook

What exactly does tomorrow hold in store for this year’s candidates? Where do candidates need the most vote? Here is your cheat sheet.

Posted byJP MeredithFebruary 29, 2016February 29, 2016Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Alabama, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Georgia, Hilary Clinton, Super Tuesday, Ted Cruz, TexasLeave a comment on Super Tuesday Outlook

Rubio Wins the Expectations Game*

Congrats to Senator Rubio!

Posted byJP MeredithFebruary 21, 2016February 21, 2016Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Cruz, Election 2016, Rubio, satire, Ted Cruz, TrumpLeave a comment on Rubio Wins the Expectations Game*

The Politic Projects — Election 2016: Thoughts from Winter Break

As we finally enter 2016, our elections correspondent reflects on Rubio and Trump, Bernie and Hillary, and the bizarre turn of events regarding Sarah Palin.

Posted byJP MeredithJanuary 20, 2016January 20, 2016Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz, the road to IowaLeave a comment on The Politic Projects — Election 2016: Thoughts from Winter Break

Presidential Power Rankings: December Edition

December means donning a festive sweater, hanging up twinkling lights, and updating our Election 2016 power rankings!

Posted byJP MeredithDecember 10, 2015December 10, 2015Posted inElection 2016, NationalTags: Donald Trump, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio, power rankingsLeave a comment on Presidential Power Rankings: December Edition

Republican Power Rankings: October Edition

Last week, we did the Democratic power rankings. This week, it’s time to line up the Republican candidates, and we’re going to take a different approach and divide the field into “lanes.”

Posted byJP MeredithOctober 13, 2015Posted inEditors' Picks, Election 2016, NationalTags: 2016 election, Candidates, RepublicanLeave a comment on Republican Power Rankings: October Edition

Democratic Power Rankings: October Edition

With the first Democratic debate just around the corner, it’s a great time to update our power rankings. Who’s on top? How could Biden shake things up?

Posted byJP MeredithSeptember 29, 2015September 29, 2015Posted inEditors' Picks, Election 2016, NationalTags: Candidates, Democrats, Election 20161 Comment on Democratic Power Rankings: October Edition

The King is Dead, Long Live the King

Harry Reid will retire after leading Senate Democrats since 2005, but he has left no doubt as to his succession.

Posted byJP MeredithMarch 29, 2015March 29, 2015Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: florida has a CFO, hand picks, Harry Reid, Senate, successionLeave a comment on The King is Dead, Long Live the King

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