We can agree that Republicans have no business governing anywhere in the country, right? It’s not just that Trumpism seems to have infected politics at the state level, it’s not even that the Republican party doesn’t seem to have any… Read More ›
Flip It Blue
Make the House Bluer: The GOP Toss-Ups
We flipped the House in 2018, but why don’t we make the Democrats’ majority in the House even bigger in 2020? It can be done! Yesterday, I listed all of the Democratic Toss-Ups so we can be sure to protect… Read More ›
Election 2020: Flipping the Michigan State House
Could Michigan be more of a battleground state in 2020? I’m not sure how it could be. It is, famously, one of the 3 “blue wall” states that Trump won by the narrowest margin in 2016. Since then, however, Michiganders… Read More ›
The House Seat Republicans are Dangerously Close to Flipping
There’s a special election coming up soon for a House seat that the Democrats flipped in 2018 that the Republicans desperately want back. And they are dangerously close to getting their wish. Which seat? California’s 25th District, which is currently… Read More ›
Will COVID-19 Affect the 2020 Governors’ Races?
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected the 2020 governors’ races? There’s been a lot of speculation about how the president’s disastrous handling of COVID-19 will negatively affect his re-election chances, and I started to wonder about the governors and how… Read More ›
11 State Legislative Chambers Democrats Could Flip in 2020
We have a chance this November to wrest control of several state legislatures back from the Republicans. And this is crucially important this year, because 2020 is a census year. That means that whoever is in charge of state legislatures… Read More ›
Building a Blue Wave for November 2020
Where is your enthusiasm level compared to what it was leading up to the midterms? I’m genuinely curious where you are, so I hope you’ll leave a comment. On social media, I’m seeing a mix of things. On one hand,… Read More ›
5 Ways to Help Flip the Georgia Senate Seats
Want to help flip a Republican out of their Senate seat in Georgia this November? How about two? What’s that you say? Yes, two Senate seats. Even though only 1/3 of Senate seats are up for re-election in any given… Read More ›
Elections in February 2020 & Presidential Primary Dates
If it’s Tuesday, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in America. Do you share my goal of increasing awareness of elections and boosting turnout in 2020? If so, please vote if there is an election happening in your district. Then,… Read More ›
5 Ways to Help Flip Joni Ernst’s Senate Seat in Iowa
Want to help kick Iowa Republican Joni Ernst out of the Senate this November? Ernst has voted with Trump 91% of the time, which is far more than one would expect from a Senator in a purplish state. Those votes… Read More ›
2020 Elections: The Governors’ Races
There’s a lot more at stake in 2020 than just who sits in the White House. For example, redistricting will happen in 2020, and in most states, governors either sign or veto the maps that the state legislatures draw up…. Read More ›
Elections in January 2020 & the Early Presidential Primary Dates
If it’s Tuesday, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in America. Do you share my goal of increasing awareness of elections and boosting turnout in 2020? If so, I hope you will vote if one of these elections is happening… Read More ›
23 Effective Ways to Avoid Political Burnout in 2020
The 2020 election year might very well be the most important election of our time. To so many of us, our democracy feels like it is on the line. The rule of law feels like it is on the line…. Read More ›
5 Ways to Flip Cory Gardner’s Senate Seat in Colorado
Want to help kick Colorado Republican Cory Gardner out of the Senate? Cory Gardner was a vocal critic of Donald Trump after the Access Hollywood video came out back in 2016, but now he is a full-throated supporter of the… Read More ›
4 Ways to Help Kick Susan Collins Out of the Senate
Want to help kick Susan Collins (R-Maine) out of the Senate? Susan Collins voted to appoint Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court even after he was credibly accused of sexual assault and lacked the temperament expected of a justice of… Read More ›
Beto’s New Focus: Flipping the Texas House
Ok, readers. Why is 2020 a really, really important election year? Yes, yes, it’s our chance to finally get Trump out of the White House. But seriously, it’s important beyond that. Whichever party is in charge of the state legislatures… Read More ›
5 Ways to Help Mark Kelly Kick Martha McSally Out of the Senate
Want to help flip another Arizona Senate seat blue? Arizona has been trending towards Democrats, and one of the great wins of the 2018 midterms was when we learned that Jeff Flake’s (R-AZ) seat flipped blue. Last year, when John… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Virginia
Long before we have the 2020 election, we have work to do to flip seats this year. Continuing our look at 2019 elections, today we’re going to concentrate on Virginia. Remember, whoever works harder to turn out their voters can… Read More ›
Political⚡Charge Hits 500. What’s Next?
I can’t quite believe it, but this is my 500th post. I got into this because I believe our democracy gets stronger when more people are actively engaging and shaping the political process. I am inspired by YOUR desire to… Read More ›
5 Ways You Can Help Kick Mitch McConnell Out of the Senate
Want to help kick Mitch McConnell out of the Senate? Mitch McConnell is the most unpopular Senator in Congress today and it’s not hard to figure out why. He has been accused of actively destroying our democracy and Senate norms…. Read More ›
