MORE TURNOUT: Who Won the Turnout War?

In the final weeks of the campaign, operatives all over the state typically participate in the election game called the “ballot chase” as they harass and harangue voters with mail-in ballots to get them in – get them in now.  Come election day, that...

THE CONCESSION: Romney Exits the Race with Grace

Governor Mitt Romney’s Concession Speech: I have just called President Obama to congratulate him on his victory. His supporters and his campaign also deserve congratulations. I wish all of them well, but particularly the president, the first lady and their...

CUYAHOGA TEA LEAVES: Obama’s Base Not Turning Out In Ohio?

By now, we are all amateur experts in what it takes to win Ohio. And the first thing that John King, George Stephanopolous, David Gregory, et. al. have taught us is that the key to victory for President Obama in Ohio is that he wins a massive margin in Cuyahoga County...