Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Dynamics Working Against the GOP

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Dynamics Working Against the GOP

New-look Electorates

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Dynamics Working Against the GOP

New-look Electorates Race in Congressional Elections

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Dynamics Working Against the GOP

New-look Electorates Race in Congressional Elections The Mother’s Milk of Politics

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Defensive Strategies at the Goal Line

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Defensive Strategies at the Goal Line

Moving to the Middle

Table 1. Comparison of GOP Interest Group Ratings and CQ Vote Studies, 2007 and 2008

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Defensive Strategies at the Goal Line

Moving to the Middle Focusing on the Folks at Home

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Defensive Strategies at the Goal Line

Moving to the Middle Focusing on the Folks at Home A National-Level Appeal

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Defensive Strategies at the Goal Line

Moving to the Middle Focusing on the Folks at Home A National-Level Appeal Calling the Right Defensive Strategy

Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense

The Goal Line Stand

Defensive Strategies at the Goal Line

Moving to the Middle Focusing on the Folks at Home A National-Level Appeal Calling the Right Defensive Strategy Looking Ahead

Figure 1. Midterm gains and losses by the Presidents’ party, 1934–2006