Southern Political Report

Open Seat Contests Mostly Under Funded

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EST

Democratic candidates for the South’s seven open congressional seats are positioned to do well, but most have not yet built a big enough war chest to finance a strong campaign.

Inside The Numbers: Obama Needs Steak, McCain Needs Sizzle

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EST

The media already have gone over the top with their coverage of Sen. Barack Obama's international man-of-mystery tour. The endless photo sessions with the troops, foreign leaders, waving crowds -- it's just the most contrived pack of junk I've ever seen. But shame on the folks running the McCain campaign.

Dixie’s GOP Challengers Have Opportunities

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Republicans have -- or had -- some nine opportunities to pick up additional congressional seats in the South by defeating Democratic incumbents.

Democratic Challengers Are Raking in Cash

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EST

Democratic challengers aiming to unseat Republican incumbents in the South are, for the most part, well-financed, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports for the 2^nd Quarter.

Obese Southerners, Slim Westerners: A Big Fat Myth?

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Center for Disease Control just issued a report card, by state, for the nation’s weight.