Governor Pence’s Approval Rating Nosedives After RFRA Fallout
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Governor Pence’s Approval Rating Nosedives After RFRA Fallout

Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s approval rating took a beating in a poll conducted by the Republican firm Bellwether Research for Howey Politics. Pence’s approval rating stands at 45 percent with 46 percent of voters disapproving of the job the governor is doing. The tanking numbers, down nearly 20 points since February, come just weeks after…

Hillary Clinton to Announce Presidential Campaign This Weekend

Hillary Clinton to Announce Presidential Campaign This Weekend

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, long presumed to be running for president in 2016, will reportedly make her aspirations official on Sunday. According to the Guardian, the former first lady and Democratic senator from New York is scheduled to declare her second run for president on Twitter at noon eastern time on Sunday, “followed…

Coats Retirement Sparks Scramble for Key Senate Seat
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Coats Retirement Sparks Scramble for Key Senate Seat

Senator Dan Coats announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2016, creating a mad scramble among potential candidates for a seat that could determine which party controls the United States Senate. “This was not an easy decision,” Coats said, arguing that he was well-positioned to win but ultimately “concluded that the time has…

Local Democrats Plan Offensive Strategy for 2015, 2016 Elections
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Local Democrats Plan Offensive Strategy for 2015, 2016 Elections

Democrats took a beating on election night this year but were largely spared on the local level thanks to strong campaigns backed with an impressive get-out-the-vote effort in St. Joseph County. Last night we profiled St. Joseph County Democratic Party chairman Jason Critchlow, who led the party’s local efforts. We sat down with Critchlow to…