Texas: Cruz Internal Poll Shows Lead Over Dewhurst

Ted Cruz led Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst by 9 points in a recent internal poll conducted for the former Texas solicitor general’s campaign, a Cruz source has confirmed.

Crossroads GPS Begins Gargantuan Anti-Obama TV Push

Crossroads GPS, the juggernaut Republican-affiliated group, today announced a $25 million television ad blitz over the next month knocking President Barack Obama for his handling of the economy.

Massachusetts: Tierney Tries to Turn the Page After Bad Week

Massachusetts Rep. John Tierney (D), facing allegations that he had knowledge of his inlaws’ gambling operation, held a press conference today in an attempt to answer questions and turn the page away from a politically damaging story.

Wisconsin: Hovde Poll Shows Narrowing Senate Primary Field

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson and businessman Eric Hovde are locked in a close two-way race for the GOP Senate nomination in Wisconsin, according to an internal poll conducted for the Hovde campaign by polling firm On Message Inc.

DSCC Raised $2.5 Million After Supreme Court Ruling

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee had a big two days after the Supreme Court upheld the president’s health care reform law.

Vice Presidential Hopefuls Include Wealthiest and Poorest Members

One of the richest Members of Congress is on the short list to be Mitt Romney’s running mate.

DCCC Fundraising Surges Since Supreme Court Decision on Health Care

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $2.3 million since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision Thursday ruling the Affordable Care Act constitutional.

• After Health Care Ruling, Law Still Politically Toxic
• Political Landscape to Stay Largely Unchanged After Decision

House Majority PAC, SEIU Make Fall TV Ad Reservations

House Majority PAC and the Service Employees International Union announced today that they are partnering in their effort to aide House Democratic candidates and will reserve $19.7 million in television advertising across 38 media markets.

Health Care Ruling Re-Energizes Tea Party

In upholding most of President Barack Obama’s health care law, the Supreme Court handed the tea party a new lease on life.

Personal Tales May Sway Runyan’s Race

New Jersey Rep. Jon Runyan is currently favored to win his first re-election race this fall in a district that was improved for the Republican by redistricting. But the former professional football player faces a unique political circumstance — his opponent is the widow of the seat’s previous occupant.

Late Date, Summer Heat to Affect Texas Race

In Texas, the Senate Republican primary is about to get hot — literally, with the candidate who can motivate voters to turn out in the Lone Star State’s scorching summer heat likely to come out on top in this bitter contest.

Sullivan’s Big Mistake? Ignoring Challenger for Too Long

Navy Reserve pilot Jim Bridenstine knew Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.) was getting desperate when the Congressman started attacking his alpacas.

New York Offers Landscape-Shifting Potential

If you believe the spin, Democrats and Republicans are both thrilled with their prospects for House gains in the Congressional battleground of New York.

Rangel Survives Primary Challenge

Twenty-one-term Rep. Charlie Rangel, the Democratic icon who chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, survived the fiercest primary challenge of his career Tuesday night.

Berman, Sherman to Focus on Differences

If it were a Capitol Hill popularity contest, Rep. Howard Berman would likely be headed for a runaway victory. But the 15-term lawmaker, who’s never won with less than 60 percent of the vote, is facing significant geographic and demographic disadvantages in California’s San Fernando Valley against fellow Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman.

Crossroads Launches TV Ads In North Dakota, New Mexico

American Crossroads and its nonprofit affiliate, Crossroads GPS, today launched new television ads targeting competitive Senate races in New Mexico and North Dakota.

Oklahoma: Sullivan Loses Primary in Surprise Upset

Rep. John Sullivan unexpectedly lost the GOP primary Tuesday night to U.S. Navy Reserve PilotJim Bridenstine, a political newcomer who has tea party support.