In 2018, Tony Evers, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeated the incumbent governor, Republican Scott Walker. Walker had made attacking teachers and the public schools central to his governance.

Political Note #365 Catherine Cortez Masto Nevada US Senate

Post published:March 18, 2021
Post category:2022 Federal Elections General Election US Senate Year State Type of Election Political Notes Nevada

Caterine Cortez Mastro is very much her father's daughter. He was a local political figure, the head of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Political Note #363 Tom Malinowski NJ 07

Post published:March 6, 2021
Post category:2022 US Congress 2022 Federal Elections General Election Year State Type of Election Political Notes New Jersey

If Tom Malinowski can stay in Congress for a decade or two, he could become the conscience of the House.

Political Note #362 Vicente Gonzalez TX 15

Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:2022 US Congress 2022 Federal Elections General Election Year State Type of Election Political Notes Texas

Vicente Gonzalez is no socialist. He is as far from being a socialist as the Democratic Party has.

Political Note #360 Aaron Ford Attorney General Nevada

Post published:February 22, 2021
Post category:2022 General Election State Elections Year State Attorney General Type of Election Political Notes Nevada

Like John Adams, like Lyndon Johnson, Aaron Ford's teaching was temporary. All three went from teaching to politics.

Political Note #359 Maggie Hassan New Hampshire US Senate

Post published:February 18, 2021
Post category:2022 Federal Elections General Election US Senate Year State Type of Election Political Notes New Hampshire

Maggie Hassan was elected to the US Senate in 2016 by 1,017 votes. That does not leave much margin for error.