It’s not Chicago, but it does have that vote early, vote often feel to us Midwesterners far from the heart of Texas.
A Texas voter needs to vote in the primary to allocate 126 of the delegates. Texas has 31 state Senate districts, and delegates are distributed according to a formula based on […]

Ohio has decided elections before, but this is a first at deciding the nomination. It has 91 pledged delegates proportional to each congressional district (also 70 “Super Delegates”). Some districts are “more equal” than others.
The Chicago Tribune political blog, The Swamp, has the skinny.
* The most delegate-heavy district in the state […]

Even a conservative candidate can be too low-key. Thompson announced his departure today after finishing basically nowheresville in S.C., a state he said he had to win.
“Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States,” Thompson said in an e-mailed statement. “I hope that my country and my party have […]

There are many characteristics that we should seek in selecting our President. These include shared values on important policy issues, integrity, decisiveness, the willingness and ability to lead, and skill in managing a strong supporting cast. Some would add many other personal attributes and specific policy preferences.
Here are some things that might not […]

47%, nearly a majority, of New Hampshire women voted for Hillary Clinton. Her voting base consisted mainly of her own party, with 45% of her votes coming from registered Democrats. 41% of Obama’s support came from the Independents, slightly more than McCain’s 39%.
McCain owes his victory largely to the strong Independent support; he finished […]

The Caucus, a NYT political blog, showcases a new online tool for you to find positions and views of the candidates, and find yourself a good match: Glassbooth.org.
Ian Manheimer, the director and founder of Glassbooth, described the site as an “innovative and cool way to empower people with information.”
And educate you along the way.

Wondering where your candidate is now, and when he/she will be coming to a theater near you?
Slate Magazine has developed what it calls your “election toolbox” that can tell you who, what, when, where, and the latest skinny. (For instance, did you know Giuliani has a strategic plan in case of alien attack?)
Presidential Politics […]

Take this quiz to find out which candidate is for you. Well, not exactly, but it will give you a good idea of candidates stances on various issues. It uses a tool developed by Minnesota Public Radio.
Caution: the results are not scientific.

Florida Dems will not be pushed around. The Florida primary is Jan. 29, and both Republicans and Democrats will vote. Will their votes count? That is the question. The DNC has said it would strip FL of its delegates to the convention unless it changes the Democratic primary date.
The Fl Party […]

Wow! This competition is not even on TV! The SEIU is going to endorse a Democratic candidate, and has narrowed its choices to Clinton, Obama or Edwards (surprise, surprise).
The SEIU is looking for the three to show their strategies to win in Nov. at the Change To Win conference in Chicago next week […]