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"You're going to face a choice in November. This is a choice between the policies that
got us into this mess in the first place and the policies that got us out of this mess –
and what the other side is counting on is people not having a good memory."
— President Barack Obama, 8 July 2010
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The Republican Party and the A.L.E.C. conspiracy and the anti-democracy billionaires like the Koch Brothers remain the enemy. The fascists have controlled the U.S. Supreme Court since 2010 and before and Congress and the U.S. Senate since January 2011; then damn if the Russians and the fascist Republicans didn't capture the White House too, installing Emperor Donald Trump in January 2017.
You and I may never be able to vote again. The fascist plan to destroy America's economy, to take away Constitutional rights, and to profit from bribery, pollution, treason, and war crimes is documented all over the place.
The fascists must be stopped or democracy will die, America as the beacon of freedom will be extinguished. The battle for freedom on this planet will be over.
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selection of U.S. President & V.P. by the Electoral College system
2016 Presidential Elections entry at Wikipedia
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"Could we at least have a grownup [from the Republicans]?"
~~ Bob in Sacramento, California, in May 2015
U.S. Senate Races
One-third of the members in the Senate run for re-election in each 2-year cycle.
The Senate Class of 2012 included 23 Democrats and 10 Republicans up for re-election.
The Senate Class of 2014 included 20 Democrats and 13 Republicans up for re-election.
the National Mid-Term Election in November 2014 was a disaster for democracy
The 114th Congress [2015-2016] included 44 Democratic Senators & 2 independents versus 54 Republicans.
The Senate Class of 2016 included 10 Democrats and 24 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class III list (34 Senators in 2016)
The 115th Congress [2017-2018] includes 44 Democratic Senators & 2 independents versus 54 Republicans.
The Senate Class of 2018 includes two independents, 23 Democrats, and 9 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class I list (34 Senators in 2018)
According to the Ballotpedia, the key Senate battlegrounds for this election cycle are
Arizona (flipped), California, Florida, Indiana (lost), Minnesota, Missouri (lost), Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota (lost), New Jersey,
New Mexico, Nevada (flipped), Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
'2018 Senate Races To Watch' on the D.S.C.C. website
2018 U.S. Senate elections info at Wikipedia
Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Sen. Mark Warner [Dem-VA]
★ ★ Alabama ★ ★ {usual turnout = GOP 2:1 over Dems} a 4/2012
primary election March 13th; runoff April 24th; national election November 3rd 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Jeff Sessions [GOP AL] in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Richard Shelby [GOP AL] in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate attorney William G. Barnes
★ ★ Alaska ★ ★ {usual turnout = GOP 3:1 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election August 28th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Mark Begich [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Lisa Murkowski [appointed 2002, re-elected 2004 & 2010; GOP] in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate Scott McAdams
★ ★ Arizona ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 28th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Arizona Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Jon Kyl [1995-2012; GOP] is not seeking re-election in 2012
2012 Democratic candidate Richard Carmona, former Surgeon General of the U.S.
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John McCain [since 1987; GOP] in 2016
Sen. McCain announced in November 2014 that he will seek a sixth 6th senate term in 2016.
★ ★ Arkansas ★ ★ {usual turnout = Dems 2½:1 GOP} a 4/2012
primary election May 22nd; runoff June 12th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Mark Pryor [since 2003; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Boozman [since 2003; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
former Sen. Blanche Lincoln [1999-2010; Dem]
2010 Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Bill Halter [since 2007; Dem] lost in the primary runoff
★ ★ California ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's California Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [since 1993; Dem] is up for re-election in 2012
2012 re-election campaign website
Sen. Barbara Boxer [since 1993; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016 campaign website
2010 losing Republican candidate Carly Fiorina: Demon Sheep ad backfired: rebuttal ad "Demon Sheep II"
★ ★ Colorado ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 26th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Colorado Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Cory Gardner [since 2015; GOP] is up for re-election in 2020
Sen. Michael Bennet [apptd 2009, elected 2011; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
The National Republican Senatorial Committee began running robocalls against Michael Bennet in March 2015.
former Sen. Mark Udall [2009-2014; Dem] lost re-election in 2014
★ ★ Connecticut ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 14th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Joseph 'Traitor Joe' Lieberman [indep; 1989-2012] is retiring in 2012
former Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
campaign website
Cong. Chris Murphy [Dem-CT05; 2007-2012] is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
campaign website
State Rep. William Tong is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
campaign website
the main Republican candidate for 2012 is TEA Party favorite Linda McMahon, co-owner of W.W.E.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal [since 2011; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Delaware ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election September 11th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Tom Carper [since 2001; Dem] is up for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate (and campaign funds thief) Christine O'Donnell has run in 2008 & 2010 & 2012
Sen. Chris Coons [since 11/2010; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
campaign website
Wikipedia
District of Columbia a 11/2015
does not elect a member to the U.S. Senate
★ ★ Florida ★ ★ a 11/2015
the Presidential primary election is March 15th, 2016; the statewide primary/runoff election is August 30th, 2016; the national election is November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Florida Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Marco Rubio [2011-2016; GOP]
declared in April 2015 that he is running for president in 2016 and not for re-election to the Senate.
official website
entry at Wikipedia
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"American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone" [2015] by Sen. Marco Rubio
Kindle Edition from Sentinel/Penguin [1/2015] for $12.99 Sentinel 8½x5½ pb [10/2015] for $11.04 Sentinel 9¼x6¼ hardcover [1/2015] for $18.63 |
2016 U.S. Senate candidate Cong. Patrick Murphy [Dem-FL18 2013-2016]
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
2010 U.S. Senate candidate was Cong. Kendrick Meek [Dem-FL17 2003-2010]: Wikipedia
Sen. Bill Nelson [since 2001; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
2012 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate was Cong. Connie Mack IV [GOP-FL14 2005-2012]: Wikipedia
★ ★ Georgia ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election July 20th, primary runoff August 10th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Georgia (USA) Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Saxby Chambliss [since 2003; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Johnny Isakson [since 2005; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010 was Michael Thurmond
2010 campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ Hawai'i ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 11th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Daniel Akaka [1990-2012; Dem] is retiring in 2012
Cong. Mazie Hirono [2007-2012; Dem HI-02] is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012
campaign website
former Congressman Ed Case [Dem] is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012
campaign website
former Gov. Linda Lingle will seek the open seat in 2012 as the Republican candidate
Sen. Daniel Inouye [since 1963! Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Idaho ★ ★ {turnout = GOP 6:1 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election May 15th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Idaho Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Jim Risch [since 2009; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mike Crapo [since 1999; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010 was Tom Sullivan campaign website
★ ★ Illinois ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election March 20; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Dick Durbin [since 1997; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
Sen. Mark Kirk [since 11/2010; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alexi Giannoulias lost to Kirk in 2010 by 46.4% to 48%
campaign website
Wikipedia
www.TammyDuckworth.com for senate in 2016
★ ★ Indiana ★ ★ a 2/2017
primary election May 8th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Joe Donnelly [since 2013; Dem] up for re-election in 2018
2018 campaign website
Wikipedia
ANY Democrat vs. 
Sen. Todd Young [since 2017; GOP] up for re-election in 2028
80-year-old Sen. Richard Lugar [1977-2012; GOP] lost in the May 8th primary to TEA-bagger Richard Mourdock, who lost to Cong. Joe Donnelly
★ ★ Iowa ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Tom Harkin [since 1985; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
campaign website
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Chuck Grassley [since 1981; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was Roxanne Conlin: Wikipedia
★ ★ Kansas ★ ★ {usual turnout = GOP 4:1 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election August 7th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Kansas Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Pat Roberts [since 1997; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Jerry Moran [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was educator Lisa Johnston: campaign website
★ ★ Kentucky ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 22nd; national election November 3rd 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mitch McConnell [since 1985; GOP] in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. TEA Bagger fool Sen. Rand Paul [since 2011; GOP] in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway
campaign website
Wikipedia
2010 Democratic candidate Lt. Governor [2007-2011] Daniel Mongiardo Wikipedia
★ ★ Louisiana ★ ★ {usual primary turnout = Dems 53:47 GOP} a 4/2012
primary election March 24th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Mary Landrieu [since 1997; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
disgraced Sen. David Vitter [since 2005; GOP] is up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was Cong. Charlie Melanηon [2005-2010; Dem LA-03]
campaign website {parked}
Wikipedia
★ ★ Maine ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 12th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Olympia Snowe [1995-2012; GOP] is retiring in 2012
popular former Gov. Angus King is an independent candidate (and possible frontrunner);
Democratic primary candidates include Matthew Dunlap, State Senator Cynthia Dill, and State Rep. Jon Hinck;
Republican primary candidates include conservative Scott D'Amboise, TEA Bagger Andrew Ian Dodge, Secretary of State Charles Summers, and state Treasurer Bruce Poliquin
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Susan Collins [since 1997; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Maryland ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election April 3rd; national election November 3rd 2020
incumbent Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin [since 2007; Dem] up for re-election 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
2012 Democratic primary candidate State Senator C. Anthony Muse campaign website
possible 2012 Republican primary candidates include former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele and
former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino
Sen. Barbara Mikulski [since 1987; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Massachusetts ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election September 6th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Scott Brown [since 2010; GOP] won the January 2010 special election to fill the seat vacated by Ted Kennedy's death
Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren is expected to win the primary for the very tight race in November 2012
Sen. John Kerry [since 1985; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Michigan ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 7th; national election November 3rd 2020
We Are The People - Michigan
Sen. Debbie Stabenow [since 2001; Dem] is up for re-election in 2012
2012 Republican primary candidates include libertarian activist Scotty Boman, educator Clark Durant,
and former Congressman Pete Hoekstra
Sen. Carl Levin [since 1979; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Minnesota ★ ★ a 12/2017
primary election August 14th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [since 2007; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
2012 Republican primary candidates include State Rep. Kurt Bills, Pete Hegseth, and Dan Severson [USN-Ret]
Sen. Al Franken [July 2009 - Dec 2017; Dem] said that he will resign over sexual misconduct allegations - term expires in 2020
campaign website
Wikipedia
Senate appointee Tina Smith [appointed Dec 2017; Dem] - plans to run for term remainder in 2018
born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1959; moved to Minnesota in the 1980s
Gov. Mark Dayton's chief of staff, 2011-2015; Lt. Governor 2015-2017; appointed U.S. Senator 12/2017 to replace Al Franken
official website? campaign website? Wikipedia
★ ★ Mississippi ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election March 13th; runoff April 3rd; national election November 3rd 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Roger Wicker [appointed Dec 2007; GOP] in 2012
Democrat Albert N. Gore, Jr. won the 3-way March primary with 56% of voters (no runoff?)
Sen. Thad Cochran [since Dec 1978; GOP] probable retiree in 2014
★ ★ Missouri ★ ★ a 5/2023
primary election August 7th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Josh Hawley [since 2019; GOP]
Hawley managed to act as a participant in the January 6th U.S. Capitol Riot and also to display cowardice during the event.
Simon & Schuster announced Thursday 1/7/2021 that it was canceling plans to publish a book by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) due to his leadership of a group of Republican lawmakers to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. Critics accused Hawley, who challenged the Electoral College votes of several states that President-elect Joe Biden won, of helping to incite the mob that stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. Hawley's book, "The Tyranny of Big Tech", was set to be released in June 2021.
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Eric Schmitt [since 2023; GOP]
former Sen. Claire McCaskill [2007-2018; Dem]
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican Cong. Todd Akin [2001-2012; MO-02] beat politician Sarah Steelman in the primary, then lost to McCaskill
former Sen. Roy Blunt [2011-2022; GOP]
★ ★ Montana ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Montana Travel & Business Links Page
Sen. Jon Tester [since 2007; Dem] is up for re-election in 2024
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidate Cong. Denny Rehberg [2001-2012; GOP MT-at large]
Sen. Max Baucus [since Dec 1978; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Nebraska ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 15th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Nebraska Travel & Business Links Page
Sen. Ben Nelson [2001-2012; Dem] is retiring in 2012
unopposed Democratic primary candidate former Gov. Bob Kerrey is running for U.S. Senate in 2012
2012 campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates include State Treasurer Don Stenberg, State Senator Deb Fischer,
and State Attorney General Jon Bruning
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mike Johanns [since 2009; GOP] in 2014
★ ★ Nevada ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 12th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Nevada Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. John Ensign [2001-2011; GOP] resigned in May 2011 over 2009 sex scandal
Sen. Dean Heller was appointed May 2011 by GOP Gov. Sandoval to serve Ensign's remaining term
U.S. Senator Harry Reid [1987-2016, majority leader 2007-2013; Dem]
Announced March 2015 that he will not run for re-election in 2016 -
watch official video [3:35] on YouTube
official website
Wikipedia
campaign website
former Cong. Shelley Berkeley [1999-2012; Dem NV-01] ran for Senate in 2012: campaign website
"A tenacious advocate for the middle class." — Sen. Harry Reid, Dec 2011
Democratic candidate Barry Ellsworth placed 5th to Berkley's 79.5% primary win in June 2012
"We have something to fight for in this [election]: the future of the American middle class."
— Shelley Berkley, running for U.S. Senate from Nevada
Catherine Cortez Masto just announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate The first Latina to serve as Nevada's Attorney General,
★ ★ New Hampshire ★ ★ a 5/2017
primary election September 11th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2020
Sen. Margaret 'Maggie' Wood Hassan [since 2017; Dem] is up for re-election in 2022
served as the 81st Governor of New Hampshire from 2013 to 2016
campaign website
official website
Wikipedia
former Sen. Kelly Ayotte [2011-2016; GOP]
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was then-Cong. Paul Hodes [NH-02] Wikipedia
★ ★ New Jersey ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Bob Menendez [appointed 12/2005; Dem] up for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates include State Senator Joseph Kyrillos, Prof. Bader Qarmout, and Joseph Rullo
Sen. Frank Lautenberg [since 2003; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ New Mexico ★ ★ a 2/2017
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Since this is where I live, I started a New Mexico Political Links page for the 2012 elections & beyond
G.E. Nordell's New Mexico Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Martin Heinrich [since 2013; Dem] is up for re-election in 2024
Martin Heinrich's first TV ad, 4/2012 [0:31]
5/2012 'Find Martin Heinrich On Weekends' TV ad [0:31]
Martin Heinrich's 5/2012 'Fighting For New Mexico' TV ad [0:31]
Martin Heinrich's 5/2012 'Tug' TV ad [0:32]
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan [since 2021; Dem] is up for re-election in 2020
former Sen. Tom Udall [2009-2020; Dem] retired in 2020
former Sen. Jeff Bingaman [1983-2012; Dem] retired in 2012
★ ★ New York State ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's New York State Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Hillary Clinton [2001-2009] resigned upon confirmation as U.S. Secretary of State; Gov. Paterson appointed
then-Cong. Kirsten Gillibrand [2007-09; Dem NY-20] in January 2009; she won the November 2010 special election at 63%
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [since 2009; Dem] is running for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates include attorney Wendy E. Long, George Maragos &
Cong. Bob Turner [2011-12; GOP NY-09]
Sen. Charles 'Chuck' Schumer [since 1999; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ North Carolina ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 8th; runoff July 17th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Kay Hagan [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
Sen. Richard Burr [since 2005; GOP] is up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate was Sec'y of State Elaine Marshall: campaign website Wikipedia
★ ★ North Dakota ★ ★ a 2/2017
primary election June 12th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's North Dakota Travel & Business Links Page
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp [since 2013; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
former State Attorney General Heitkamp was unopposed in the Democratic primary election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Sen. John Hoeven [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2022
Sen. Kent Conrad [12/1992-2012; Dem] retired in 2012
★ ★ Ohio ★ ★ a 4/2015
primary election March 8th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Sherrod Brown [since 2007; Dem] up for re-election in 2018
official website
campaign website
Wikipedia
Sen. Rob Portman [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Oklahoma ★ ★ (2010 turnout GOP 50.6:49.4 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election June 26th; runoff August 28th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Oklahoma Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. anti-science goofball Sen. Jim Inhofe [since Nov 1994; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Tom Coburn [since 2005; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Oregon ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 15th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Oregon Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Jeff Merkley [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
Sen. Ron Wyden [since 1996; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016:
campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ Pennsylvania ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election April 24th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. [since 2007; Dem] beat Santorum in 2006, is up for re-election in 2012
Republican primary candidates include former State Rep. Sam Rohrer, Marc Scaringi, maybe State Senator Jake Corman
longtime Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Arlen Spector [1981-2010] lost in the 2010 Dem primary
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
then-Cong. Joe Sestak [PA-07] won the 2010 Dem primary, but lost the election - check his weblog
★ ★ Rhode Island ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election September 11th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [since 2007; Dem] is up for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates may include businessman Barry Hinckley, John Robitaille,
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, and Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine
Sen. Jack Reed [since 1997; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ South Carolina ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election June 12th; runoff June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Lindsey Graham [since 2003; GOP] plans to retire in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. wacko Sen. Jim DeMint [since 2005; GOP] is up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ South Dakota ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election June 5th; runoff June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's South Dakota Travel & Business Links Page
Sen. Tim Johnson [since 1997; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Thune [since 2005; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
courageous Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota
entry at Wikipedia
★ ★ Tennessee ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election August 2nd; national election November 3rd, 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Bob Corker [since 2007; GOP] up for re-election in 2012
seven Democrats are seeking the nomination in the August primary
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Lamar Alexander [since 2003; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Texas ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election March 1st; runoff ??; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Texas Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Ted Cruz [since 2013; GOP]
In 2012, former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz placed second in the Republican primary election, then beat Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst 56.8% to 43.2% in the upset July runoff; the weak Texas Democratic voter base gave 40.5% for Paul Sadler, while Ted Cruz got 56.6% of the vote in the November election.
former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison [6/1993-2012; GOP] did not run for re-election in 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Cornyn [since 12/2002; GOP] up for re-election in 2020
★ ★ Utah ★ ★
primary election June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Utah Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Orrin Hatch [since 1977; GOP] up for re-election in 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mike Lee [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Vermont ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election August 28th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders [since 2007; indep] up for re-election in 2012: campaign website
Sen. Sanders is unnopposed in the primary, and will likely beat any Republican candidate on the ballot
Sen. Patrick Leahy [since 1975; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Virginia ★ ★
state primary election June 12th, 2012; national election November 3rd, 2020
Progress Virginia [est. 2011]
Democrat Sen. Jim Webb was elected in 2006, did not seek re-election in 2012
former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine was unopposed in the Democratic primary election
campaign website
first TV ad 8/2012 {watch [0:30] free on YouTube}
Fairfax, Virginia NBC4 9/20/2012 Tim Kaine vs George Allen televised debate [59:17] on YouTube
Former Senator George Allen won the Republican primary election against Jamie Radtke, head of the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Democrat Sen. Mark Warner was elected in 2008, is up for re-election in 2014
former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner
announced 13 September 2007 that he is running for retiring GOP Sen. John Warner's vacant seat
official Mark Warner for U.S. Senate campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
★ ★ Washington State ★ ★
special elections February 14th & April 17th; primary election August 7th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Washington State Travel & Business Links Page
Republican nominee for U.S. Senate is Dino Rossi
Sen. Patty Murray [since 1993; Dem] official campaign website re-election 2016
Sen. Maria Cantwell [since 2001; Dem] 2012 re-election campaign website
? ? West Virginia ★ ★
primary election May 8th; national election November 3rd, 2020
to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Robert Byrd's death
appointee lawyer Carte Goodwin sworn in July 2010; not seeking re-election in 2010
Republican nominee for U.S. Senate is John Raese
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is Gov. Joe Manchin:
campaign website
Wikipedia
Sen. Jay Rockefeller [since 1985; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Wisconsin ★ ★
primary election August 14th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sen. Herb Kohl [1989-2012; Dem] is retired
Republican nominee for U.S. Senate is Ron Johnson
Sen. Russ Feingold [since 1993; Dem] 2010 re-election campaign website
 | "Feingold: A New Democratic Party" [2007] by Sanford D. Horwitt S&S 9½x6½ hardcover [7/2007] for $26.00 |
Thursday May 14th: Russ Feingold launched his Senate campaign = Wisconsin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OURCbPVAqqY
RussFeingold.com
★ ★ Wyoming ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 21st; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Wyoming Travel & Business Links Pages
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Barrasso [GOP WY; appointed 2007; elected 2008] up for re-election in 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Michael Enzi [GOP WY; since 1996] in 2014
U.S. Congressional Seats
Everybody in the House of Representatives has to run for re-election every two years.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
2020 U.S. Congress elections entry at Wikipedia
2018 U.S. Congress elections entry at Wikipedia
2016 U.S. Congress elections entry at Wikipedia
2014 U.S. Congress elections entry at Wikipedia
2012 U.S. Congress elections entry at Wikipedia
the National Mid-Term Election in November 2014 was a disaster for democracy
The 114th 'Bonehead' Congress [2015-2016] included 188 Democratic Representatives versus 244 Republicans, with 3 vacancies.
The 115th Congress 2018-2018] included 194 Democratic Representatives versus 241 Republicans.
The 116th Congress [2019-2020]: Democrats regained control of the House
235 Democratic Representatives & 1 independent versus 197 Republicans and 2 seats vacant (both NC).
Cong. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
House Majority Whip [2007-2011 & 2019-2020] Cong. Jim Clyburn [since 1993; D-SC06]
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Cong. Adam Schiff [since 2001; D-CA28]
House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Cong. Richard Neal [since 1989; D-MA01]
House Oversight Committee Chairman Cong. Elijah Cummings [D-Md]
Arizona
The Congressional districts in Arizona were redrawn for 2012 with much controversy, growing from eight to nine.
Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Dee 'Gabby' Giffords [Dem AZ-08] was shot on 8 January 2011 and is still recovering; she resigned in January 2012
and promises a return to political work. Democrat Ron Barber won the June 2012 Special election, beating Republican nutcase Jesse Kelly
by 52-45. Barber is running as the District 2 incumbent against Republican primary winner retired USAF Col. Martha McSally in November.
NEW! AZ-09: State Senator Kyrsten Sinema is the Democratic candidate for this new district vs. G.O.P. candidate Vernon Parker.
California
CA-??: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs
CA-04: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Tom McClintock [since 2009]
CA-04: 2008 Democratic candidate Charlie Brown {LtCol USAF, Ret.}
CA-10: Democrat John Garamendi won special election 3 November 2009
to replace Ellen Tauscher (appointed to State Department)
CA-12: Democrat Jackie Speier won special election 8 April 2008
(to fill empty seat due to death of Tom Lantos) & re-elected in November 2008
★ CA-13: outspoken Rep. Pete Stark [since 1973; Dem] re-election website
entry at Wikipedia
★ CA-29: Rep. Adam Schiff [since 2003; Dem] re-election website
CA-32: Democrat Judy Chu won special election 14 July 2009
to replace Hilda Solis (appointed Obama's Secretary of Labor)
CA-41: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Jerry Lewis [since 1979]
under investigation by the District Attorney, ran for re-election anyway
CA-41: 2008 Democratic primary candidate Tim Prince
★ CA-51: Rep. Bob Filner [since 1993; Dem] re-election website
CA-52: ANY Democrat to replace son-of-a-crook Republican Duncan D. Hunter [since 2009]
Colorado
CO-??: Aspen, Colorado Tea Party Congressman Scott Tipton VERSUS Democratic candidate Sal Pace
CO-05: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Doug Lamborn [since 2007]
CO-06: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Mike Coffman [since 2009]
★ CO-07: Rep. Ed Perlmutter [since 2007; Dem] re-election website
Florida
Florida's Congressional delegation was increased from 25 to 27 after the 2010 census; the 114th Congress includes 17 Republitards and 10 Democrats.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida%27s_congressional_districts
G.E. Nordell's Florida Travel & Business Links Pages
2006 candidate for FL 10th Congressional District Samm Simpson
2006 candidate for FL 15th Congressional District Dr. Robert Bowman
Republican Mark Foley [FL-16] resigned from Congress on September 29 over emails to a 16-year-old boy
2006 candidate for FL 16th Congressional District Timothy Mahoney
FL-17 Cong. Tom Rooney [since 2009; GOP] switched from District 16 for relection in District 17 due to redistrciting
★ FL-20 Cong. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [since 2005; Dem] is also current chair of the Democratic National Committee
campaign website
Wikipedia
FL-22 Fascist Cong. Allen West [since 2011]; GOP] stated without evidence that there are 78 to 81 Democrats in Congress
who are card-carrying members of the Communist Party {10 April 2012}; because of redistricting, he is running
for re-election in District 16
Georgia
G.E. Nordell's Georgia (USA) Travel & Business Links Page
GA-01: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Jack Kingston [since 1993]
GA-01: 2008 Democratic primary candidate & war hero Bill Gillespie
Illinois
IL-05: Democrat Michael Quigley won special election 7 April 2009
to replace Rahm Emanuel (appointed to White House Chief of Staff)
IL-06: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Peter Roskam [since 2007]
★ IL-08: Iraq war vet Democrat Tammy Duckworth is underdog, 2012 primary tally was 25k Dems to 35k GOP
www.TammyDuckworth.com for senate in 2016
IL-14: Democrat Bill Foster won special election 8 March 2008
to fill Hastert's empty seat & re-elected in November 2008
IL-16: Independent Wanda Rohl has the backing of Democrats against the 2012 Republican candidate
Iowa
IA-05: ANY Democrat to replace racist GOP Congressman Steve King [6th District 1997-2002; 5th since 2003]
Cong. King opened his big mouth in 2019 praising 'white nationalism', blasting Congressional diversity, and denying that he is a racist.
Massachusetts
★ MA-04: Joseph Kennedy III filed 2/2012 for Barney Frank's open seat
★ MA-05: Rep. Niki Tsongas [since Oct 2007; Dem] re-election website
2008 Democratic primary candidate Donna Edwards {vs. Dem incumbent Albert Wynn MD-04}
★ MD-08: Cong. Chris Van Hollen [since 2003; Dem] re-election website
Michigan
2008 Democratic primary candidate Nancy Skinner {vs. Joe Knollenberg} in MI-09
Michigan
MO-07: ANY Democrat vs. GOP Congressman Roy D. Blunt
under investigation for ties to Tom DeLay
MO-08: Democrat primary candidate war hero Tommy Sowers
Nevada
The Congressional districts in Nevada were redrawn for 2012, growing from three to four.
★ NV-01 Cong. Dina Titus, won 2012 & 2014 elections for NV-01 [since 2013; Dem], formerly NV-03 [2009-2010; Dem]
official website
Wikipedia
campaign website
former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley [NV-01 1999-2012; Dem] lost her bid for U.S. Senate in 2012
NV-02 Cong. Mark Amodei [elected 9/2011; GOP]
NV-03 Cong. Joe Heck [since 2011; GOP]
Joe Heck is running for the open Senate seat in 2016.
Democrat Jacky Rosen is running for the open District 3 seat in 2016.
NV-04 new Nevada Congressional District 4 had its first election in November 2012.
NV-04 Cong. Cresent Leo Hardy of Mesquite, Nevada [since 2015; GOP]
Democrat Susie Lee is running against Hardy for the District 4 seat in 2016.
New Mexico a 7/2019
primary election June 2nd, national election November 3rd 2020
NM-01 incumbent Democrat Martin Heinrich For U.S. Senate 2012 campaign website
NM-01 Democratic candidate Eric Griego is backed by too many career politicians
NM-01 Democratic candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham is unqualified for elective office
U.S. Congress N.M. 2nd District 2012 Democratic candidate Evelyn Madrid Erhard campaign website
Evelyn Madrid Erhard's Facebook page
watch hour-long October 9th Pearce vs. Erhard debate online at YouTube
G.E. Nordell's New Mexico Political Links Page
New York
NY-14 in The Bronx: Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [since 1/2019]
official homepage
campaign website
A.O.C. credits at Internet Movie Database
entry at Wikipedia
viral video of A.O.C. dancing in college, re-posted by GOP troll 1/2019
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj2Xald7NYQ
A.O.C. recorded a new dancing video in response on Jan 4th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBeuzWWKrew
NY-20: Democrat Scott Murphy won special election 31 March 2009
to replace Kirsten Gillibrand (appointed to Hillary Clinton's Senate seat)
NY-23: Democrat Bill Owens won special election 3 November 2009
to replace Republican John M. McHugh (appointed to Obama's Secretary of the Army)
NY-26: Democrat Kathy Hochul won the May 24th special election for a deep-red House seat
Ohio
OH-08: anyone vs. John Boehner = www.beatBoehner.com
Rep. Tim Ryan [Dem OH-17] 2008 re-election website
Oregon
Rep. Earl Blumenauer [Dem OR-03] 2008 re-election website
Pennsylvania
Rep. Patrick Murphy [Dem PA-08] re-election website
Democrat Mark Critz beat Republican Tim Burns in May to fill out the term of the late Jack Murtha [PA-12]
PA-15 indep http://www.towneforcongress.com/
South Carolina
http://www.robmillerforcongress.com/sunset.html in SC
Texas
Texas Cong. Ron Paul NOT seeking 13th term in 2012 (race for president is his last campaign)
TX-?? Republican Cong. Joe Barton works as a lobbyist for ExxonMobil
Vermont
http://www.welchforcongress.com/ = VT
Virginia
ANY Democrat to fill open seat of Rep. Jo Ann Davis [1950-2007] in VA-01
Washington State
WA-01 http://www.darcyburner.com/
WA-??: ANY Democrat to replace Republican Cong. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Iraq expert Rep. Jim McDermott [since 1989; Dem WA-07] re-election website
Wisconsin
★ Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Rep. Dave Obey [Dem WI-07] 2008 re-election website
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West Virginia
Rep. Alan B. Mollohan [Dem WV-01]
under investigation by House Ethics Committee about real estate deals
Alan Mollohan's 2006 re-election website
Reading Material
 | "Lesterland: The Corruption of Congress and How To End It (TED Book Series #34)" for Kindle [2013] by Lawrence Lessig
102-page Kindle Edition from TED Books [4/2013] for $2.99 The ebook is an expansion and companion to Lessig's actual April 2013 TED Talk, which the Amazon book page recommends watching before reading the ebook. watch the 4/2013 TED Talk [18:19] at YouTube |
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 | "The Contemporary Congress" [orig 1996, rev 2015] by Burdett A. Loomis & Wendy J. Schiller Popular textbook that offers undergraduates a clear and concise introduction to legislative processes by defining congressional structures & procedures, and integrating academic studies with the actual politics of Capitol Hill Kindle Edition from Rowman & Littlefield Publrs [8/2015] for $38.00 {sic} Rowman & Littlefield Publrs 6th edition 9x6 pb [8/2015] for $40.00 Rowman & Littlefield Publrs 6th edition 9¼x6 hardcover [8/2015] for $85.00 |
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