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December 18, 2019 Elections / On the Issues

Early retirements: the debate over committee leader term limits

Twenty-three House Republicans have announced their retirements or intent to seek another office ahead of the 2020 election. Four retiring representatives are ranking members of a committee, and all four retiring or resigning Republican senators are committee chairs. A range of factors can sway members

October 25, 2018 Elections / On the Issues

Midterms preview: the race to a majority

As voters head to the polls for early voting, the landscape of the midterms remains far from secure for either party. Although the odds of Democrats taking the House has stayed relatively high, control of the Senate remains a guessing game. Fundraising numbers have skyrocketed