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Brian Walsh is the Political Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
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Brian Walsh (Nov 02, 2010)
As you all know, today’s Election Day.
I want to thank you for reading this column daily and for all the support you’ve shown Republican candidates across the country over... more
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Brian Walsh (Nov 01, 2010)
In Ohio’s 18th Congressional District, the race is quickly heating up between Pelosi Puppet Zack Space and Republican Bob Gibbs. Consistently polling under the crucial... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 31, 2010)
Of all the races this cycle, the campaign in Florida’s Second Congressional District is perhaps the best example of a Democrat being held accountable for blindly following... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 30, 2010)
With local support continuing to erode for incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy, the campaign in New York’s 20th Congressional District is going to come down to the wire on... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 29, 2010)
When you campaign on promises to be an independent, fiscally responsible representative in Congress, voters will typically hold you to it. That’s why it’s no surprise... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 28, 2010)
Locked in perhaps the toughest reelection battle of his career, longtime incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop is trying to pull out all the stops to stunt the momentum of... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 27, 2010)
In Ohio’s 16th Congressional Democrat, freshman Democrat John Boccieri is locked in a tough race with Republican small businessman Jim Renacci. Ranked as “Toss Up/Tilt... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 26, 2010)
With just a week to go until Election Day, one of the tightest races in the Northwest is Washington’s Third Congressional District. As support continues to shift... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 25, 2010)
As one of the few Democrats in America who is actively campaign on their voting record, Democrat Tom Perriello has made his votes for the Pelosi/Obama agenda a cornerstone of... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 24, 2010)
Desperate to defend his out-of-touch Washington to voters in North Dakota, incumbent Democrat Earl Pomeroy has taken up a misinformation campaign in an attempt to salvage his... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 23, 2010)
With ten days to go until Election Day, it looks like President Obama’s home state of Illinois is becoming increasingly treacherous territory for Democrats. In the... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 22, 2010)
In Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Gene Taylor is steadily losing ground and local support in a tight race against Republican Steven... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 21, 2010)
With recent polls showing Republican Mike Fitzpatrick leading incumbent Democrat Patrick Murphy in the race for Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District, it’s not... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 20, 2010)
In southwestern Arizona, newly vulnerable Democrat incumbent Raúl Grijalva is locked in an unexpectedly tight race against rocket scientist and Republican candidate Ruth... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 19, 2010)
Recent polling has shown Republican Rick Crawford with an edge over Democrat Chad Causey in the race for Arkansas’ First Congressional District. Vying to replace... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 19, 2010)
Following the September GOP primary, the race in the Granite State’s First Congressional District continues to be one of the must watch campaigns of the cycle. With... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 17, 2010)
Following a spirited GOP primary in NY-23 this September, Republican Matt Doheny emerged to challenge Democrat Bill Owens this November. Recent polling has shown Doheny... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 15, 2010)
In a futile attempt to fool voters on his reckless habits in Washington, Democrat Ben Chandler finds himself between a rock and a hard place. Falling into the same... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 14, 2010)
Disturbing news has hit the race for Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District. In a story that broke just yesterday, it was revealed that incumbent Democrat Charlie Wilson’s... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 13, 2010)
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the campaign for Colorado’s Third Congressional District is in full swing. Recent polling show Republican Scott Tipton... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 12, 2010)
Today marks exactly three weeks until Election Day, and the political playing field continues to shift towards Republicans.
One of the seats that we’ve been keeping... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 11, 2010)
As a sign of just how desperate Democrats are getting as they see their majority in the House slipping away, the campaign for New Jersey’s Third Congressional District took a... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 10, 2010)
Recently named one of the ten most vulnerable incumbents this cycle, freshman Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick has found herself squarely on the defensive against Republican Paul... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 09, 2010)
Some breaking news hit the wire this week on partisan Democrat District Attorney Bill Keating, who’s vying to succeed Rep. Bill Delahunt in Massachusetts' Tenth... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 08, 2010)
There have been several breaking developments in the race for Alabama’s Second Congressional District in just the past few days, and incumbent Democrat Bobby Bright has found... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 07, 2010)
Good news from the Keystone State. The latest polling in Pennsylvania’s Third Congressional District polling has Republican Mike Kelly up by 13 points in a race that... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 06, 2010)
In what is becoming the go-to theme for vulnerable Democrats this cycle, Congressman Mark Schauer is trying to run from the liberal voting record he’s accumulated in... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 05, 2010)
With Election Day just four weeks away, the polls in Oregon’s Fifth District are tightening and Republican Scott Bruun is within striking distance of Freshman Democrats... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 04, 2010)
Over the summer, the race for Mississippi’s First Congressional District has continued to develop into one of the must-watch contests of the year. Republican Alan... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 03, 2010)
When I first wrote to you about this race, I highlighted the competitive nature of Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District and that Baron Hill, a true Pelosi loyalist, barely... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 02, 2010)
Over the past month, the battle for Florida’s Eight Congressional District has really heated up. This is due not only to the strong campaign being waged by Republican... more
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Brian Walsh (Oct 01, 2010)
Throughout the country there are a number of Democrats who claim to be conservative enough to represent deeply Republican districts, and in North Carolina’s 7th, Mike... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 30, 2010)
Since we first started following this race closely, Dina Titus has surprised us: she has managed to become even more liberal and out of touch with her constituents. ... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 29, 2010)
With the retirement of long-time incumbent David Obey in Wisconsin’s 7th District, Democrats knew they were in for a tough election this fall as liberal state senator Julie... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 28, 2010)
When we last covered this race between the long-time incumbent Paul Kanjorski and local mayor Lou Barletta, we didn’t quite realize just how much Kanjorski’s time in Congress... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 27, 2010)
A lot has changed in California’s 47th Congressional District since I first wrote about the race between incumbent Democrat Loretta Sanchez and Republican Van Tran. ... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 26, 2010)
Deep in the heart of Texas, the race for the 17th District has really taken shape over the summer and I'm happy to say Republican Bill Floreshas made great progress is his... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 25, 2010)
When I originally wrote about Joe Donnelly and the race in Indiana’s second district, I mentioned that Donnelly is a rubber-stamp for Pelosi and that he supported her more... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 24, 2010)
39 Days to the 2010 Election: UPDATE
Since we first covered the exciting race between Pelosi Budget Chairman John Spratt and Republican Mick Mulvaney in June, we’ve seen... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 24, 2010)
Several months ago, we, here at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), began an earnest effort to lay out our argument for why Republicans could and should... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 21, 2010)
In New York, the Hudson Highlands is full of rich history: This is the part of the rebelling colonies that Benedict Arnold sold out during the Revolutionary War and where,... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 20, 2010)
Wisconsin has been on a different political trend than the rest of its fellow Great Lake states recently—its more conservative voters are concentrated in the suburban areas,... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 17, 2010)
New York City is known for a rich history, a diverse set of cultures, and a mean toasted bagel. Though some parts of the city are definitively blue, much of it is... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 16, 2010)
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is shaping up to be something worth keeping a close eye on, as the incumbent Michael Michaud has made his mark on the state and Maine... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 15, 2010)
New Hampshire is one of the country’s smaller states, but it carries a tremendous amount of weight in the arena of U.S. politics. Earning its title every year as one of the... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 14, 2010)
Since being elected to represent California's 20th Congressional District in 2004, Jim Costa has proven to be little more than a placeholder for his liberal party leader from... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 13, 2010)
Democrat Jim Marshall has been sitting comfortably in his middle Georgia congressional seat since 2003. As he seeks re-election for a 5th term this fall, it appears he’s... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 02, 2010)
Chris Murphy could very well be the victim of his own fortune on November 2nd. Riding high on the waves of the anti-status quo sentiment that swept him into office in... more
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Brian Walsh (Sep 01, 2010)
Harry Mitchell has his work cut out for him in his bid for re-election in a heated re-match in Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District. Mitchell will face off, once again,... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 31, 2010)
For the past 25 years, Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District has been written off as a Democratic stronghold. This year, however, will signal the end of the era of Bart... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 27, 2010)
This November, voters in Florida’s 24th Congressional District have the chance to strip another vote away from Nancy Pelosi and restore a Republican seat in the House.... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 26, 2010)
Republican roots have run deep in Arizona for decades, but the wave of 2006 and 2008 swept across the Grand Canyon State, putting Democrats in control of three... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 24, 2010)
We turn today to a district that is known for its tobacco farms and colonial feel despite being near one of the fastest growing metropolises East of the Mississippi. ... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 22, 2010)
After supporting his party’s unpopular agenda of more spending and less jobs, Democrat Brian Baird threw in the towel rather than face what would be an uphill battle to... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 20, 2010)
The Fourth Congressional District encompasses Southwest Connecticut along the Long Island Sound and stretches from the New York City suburbs to the small towns and villages... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 18, 2010)
In Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congressional District, voters are gearing up for what will be a very close race between career politician Democrat Jason Altmire and political... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 17, 2010)
Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District is decidedly conservative, consisting of small towns, rural communities and growing exurban areas. It encompasses a slice of Middle... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 16, 2010)
In central west Missouri, the rural atmosphere is reinforced by a series of farms and small towns. The fourth district is known for its rich political history - Harry... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 13, 2010)
After winning his competitive primary this week, Ryan Frazier will face off incumbent Democrat Ed Perlmutter in November for Colorado’s Seventh Congressional seat.
Standing... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 12, 2010)
This fall, voters in Kentucky’s Third Congressional District have a prime opportunity to take back a Republican seat in the House. After a decade of Republican congressional... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 11, 2010)
Central Pennsylvania has long been celebrated for its commitment to hard-work – the local region is home to many of the descendants of the coal-mining families who have... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 09, 2010)
Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District is more rural than all but three other districts in the country, and is the home of the famous Jack Daniel’s sour-mash... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 06, 2010)
The wave of Democratic retirements began in Kansas’ Third Congressional District, which covers the Kansas City, Kansas metropolitan area and its suburbs, including Wyandotte,... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 05, 2010)
This November, voters in Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District have a prime opportunity to take back a Republican seat in this traditionally conservative district.... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 04, 2010)
Despite past trends in Missouri’s Third Congressional District, Democrats may be in for some trouble come November. Carried to victory over the years thanks to a... more
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Brian Walsh (Aug 03, 2010)
As disgruntled voters enter the fall election, incumbent Rush Holt is going to have difficulty hanging on to New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in November. Voters... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 29, 2010)
Virginia’s Eleventh Congressional District has dramatically changed over the last few decades. Just outside Washington, D.C., this district has quickly become a fast-growing... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 28, 2010)
In Congress, spending is a necessary function of the job, but lately – and sadly – responsibility has been tossed aside. Representatives choose which projects to... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 27, 2010)
At first glance, Washington’s Second Congressional District might seem like an unlikely target for Republicans. After all, the Pacific Northwest is not often considered... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 23, 2010)
Though New York’s highly prized 25th District fell to the Democrats in the 2008 Congressional elections, growing Republican momentum throughout the nation could easily... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 22, 2010)
The 11th Congressional District of North Carolina is one of the most closely contested districts in the state, and one could wind up in the Republican column come November.... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 21, 2010)
Sprawling across Northeastern Pennsylvania, the 10th Congressional District, which includes more than a dozen counties, covers the towns of Shamokin, Williamsport and... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 20, 2010)
This fall, Republicans in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District have the chance to retire Leonard Boswell and take back a seat in the House. Once believed to be a... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 13, 2010)
South Dakota may be home to Mount Rushmore, Wall Drug and the Badlands, but this fall it will also be witness to a competitive House race between a rising star of the GOP and... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 12, 2010)
West Virginia is known for its coal industry, with the southern part of the state the industry’s heart. This southern West Virginia district is anchored by the cities of... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 07, 2010)
Among a crowded Republican field in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, candidate Dan Kapanke is poised to challenge seven-term Democrat incumbent Ron Kind in one of... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 05, 2010)
This November, Republicans in California’s 11th Congressional District have a solid pickup opportunity in the Golden State. A field of strong Republican candidates stepped up... more
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Brian Walsh (Jul 02, 2010)
Despite Oregon’s First Congressional District’s reputation as a slightly left-leaning district, out-of-touch Democrat David Wu faces a tough battle against Republican... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 30, 2010)
North Carolina’s Eighth District spans a large portion of the state, from eastern Charlotte to Fayetteville and covering much rural territory in between. It is currently... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 28, 2010)
Virginia’s Second Congressional District is home to one of our country’s most vital national defense centers and the state’s biggest city, and is one of our best... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 25, 2010)
Mary Jo Kilroy, one of the most vulnerable freshman Democrats and most loyal Pelosi Puppets, currently represents Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, which includes Union... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 23, 2010)
As the DCCC reaches out for back up from lobbyists in a desperate attempt to save vulnerable Freshman Democrat Martin Heinrich’s re-election, the fight for New Mexico’s First... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 18, 2010)
New Mexico’s Second Congressional District is comprised of the southern half of the state and includes the cities of Las Cruces, Hobbs, Roswell and part of Albuquerque. This... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 16, 2010)
One of the GOP’s best candidates in the country, Pat Meehan, is taking on state Representative Bryan Lentz in a highly competitive race in the Philadelphia suburbs.... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 15, 2010)
Texas' twenty-third district, stretching along the USA-Mexico border for hundreds of miles between El Paso and San Antonio, is one of the largest in the country. The... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 14, 2010)
With incumbent Congressman Mark Kirk running for President Obama’s Senate seat, Republicans are well positioned to continue their thirty year hold on Illinois’ 10th... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 11, 2010)
This fall, Southwest Virginians have the chance to send President Obama and Speaker Pelosi a message by sacking one of their most loyal lapdogs. Despite nearly three decades... more
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Brian Walsh (Jun 02, 2010)
Since elected to represent Colorado’s fourth congressional district in 2008, Betsy Markey has supported a costly trillion-dollar stimulus, a national energy tax and a... more
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Brian Walsh (May 28, 2010)
In the heart of central Florida lies the state’s Twelfth Congressional District. Following the announcement that the current Congressman, Adam Putnam, would run for... more
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Brian Walsh (May 27, 2010)
Ohio is positioned to play a large role in National Republican Congressional Committee efforts to take back the majority in Congress. Even in Democrat strongholds across... more
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Brian Walsh (May 26, 2010)
Currently represented by freshman Democrat Frank Kratovil, Maryland’s First Congressional District generally leans Republican according to election history and maintains a... more
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Brian Walsh (May 25, 2010)
Although it is a historically Democratic state, Arkansas has been trending in the GOP direction over recent years. Democrat retiree Vic Snyder’s support of the Obama-Pelosi... more
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Brian Walsh (May 24, 2010)
The National Republican Congressional Committee has set our sights on this Western New York district early as a strong pick-up opportunity given the seat’s Republican... more
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Brian Walsh (May 21, 2010)
Despite Alan Mollohan’s recent defeat, West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District remains a key battleground this November to get America back on track. West Virginia... more
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Brian Walsh (May 20, 2010)
Following the GOP loss of this seat in the Democrat wave year of 2008, Illinois’s 14th Congressional District will be an ideological battle ground this November. The... more
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Brian Walsh (May 19, 2010)
The February announcement of Democrat Representative Brad Ellsworth’s run for the US Senate rather than re-election to his Southwest Indiana Congressional seat created a top... more
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Brian Walsh (May 17, 2010)
Last week’s primary results in Ohio sent a resounding message from Republicans across the state: Stop the Obama-Pelosi agenda of endless spending and debt, government... more
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Brian Walsh (May 14, 2010)
To close out this first week of Race of the Day updates, I’m excited to tell you about the political landscape in New York’s 24th Congressional District. Voters here... more
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Brian Walsh (May 13, 2010)
Adam Kinzinger is the new voice that Illinois’s 11th Congressional District deserves in Washington, DC. Adam began his career in politics at the early age of 20 when he... more
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Brian Walsh (May 12, 2010)
For today’s Race of the Day – I’m excited to have the opportunity to shed light on one of the marquee races of this cycle - Allen West vs. Ron Klein in Florida's 22nd... more
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Brian Walsh (May 11, 2010)
If you’re looking for a sign that Republicans’ message of fiscal responsibility and government accountability will win this November and Democrats will struggle to defend... more
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Brian Walsh (May 10, 2010)
I’m Brian Walsh, the Political Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee. I want to start by thanking you for reading the first of our new “Race of... more