Elections and Voting

February 27, 2007 - The Middle Tennessee State University Survey Group semi-annual statewide poll is widely recognized and frequently quoted by the media, public officials, and political campaigns.

February 21, 2007 - As R. Neal reported yesterday, the South's influence on the presidential primaries is poised to grow -- and setting the tone will be South Carolina.

February 20, 2007 - If the 2008 presidential primaries play out as they are currently shaping up, there could be a lot more attention paid to Southern states and it could come a lot earlier in the process.

February 5, 2007 - The AP has a bizarre story out today about former Sen. John Edwards' new plan for universal health coverage.

January 31, 2007 - Newly-elected members of Congress may still be learning the ropes about etiquette on Capitol Hill, but they're learning fast about the role of money in politics.

January 23, 2007 - President Bush, saddled with the lowest presidential job approval rating since Nixon, will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress and the American people tonight.

December 14, 2006 - On losing his bid for Senate minority whip to Trent Lott by one vote, Sen. Lamar Alexander said "this gives me the independence to devote all of my time to serving Tennesseans and focusing on the issues I care the most about: education, energy, job creation and the environment."