The morning after Pennsylvania 12 it was suggested here in Political Tidbits that Republicans needed a new approach.  This was the one race on Tuesday pitting a Republican and Democrat against each other.  The GOP fell short.  In a postmortem memo prepared by a...

MORNING AFTER…..Republicans need to fine tune the approach to special elections….the win by Democrats in PA 12 is the sixth straight GOP loss going back to 08.  Sorry Tad…..build on the great experience you had in PA12.  WV 1 may become a national battleground with...

Those watching 2012 developments will find the piece below that appeared in today’s   National Journal telling.  By Erin McPike Ex-MA Gov. Mitt Romney (R) held a fundraiser in Manhattan last week and outperformed Pres. Obama's own cash grab a day later on behalf of...

Less than 24 hours until the polls open….the state of incumbency will be tested.   Republican David McKinley cannot be discounted in November…..Democrats are in trouble everywhere…..even non-incumbents.  First Lady Laura Bush new book is truly “Spoken from the...

Only a small news clip was in the local paper about the new cost of healthcare reform.  The Congressional Budget Office tells us that if Congress decides to fund all the provisions in the new law it could add at least $115 billion more to health care spending over the...

Charleston native Sara Feinberg has left Rahm Emanuel’s WH staff….but she leaves behind husband Dan Pfeiffer….he directs White House Communications.  Once worked on a project (non-political) with her….she is a first class operator.  It is construction season and...

(This post was delayed due to Internet difficulties) President Obama has created a bright future for Republicans.  He has not delivered on his promises, his management style turns out to be one of vacillation and his policies have created a polarized nation. The...

(This post was delayed due to Internet difficulties) Tea party groups have sprung up across the State.  This is a first experience in politics for most.  In talking with many they have ask “now what do we do”.  Some good advice was offered by Richard Viguerie which I...

(This post was delayed due to Internet difficulties) Combine arrogance and negativity and it may spell defeat.  An opinion piece in WSJ is a must read.

Voters in the West Virginia’s first congressional district are finding out why it has been so long since Rep. Alan B. Mollohan has had an opponent.  It is a costly thing seeking office….not only in reducing your personal assets but in reputation. This is particularly...