Jeff Merkley and a History of Oregon Presidential Candidates
The progressive senator would be the first major party White House hopeful from the Beaver State in the modern primary era.
Presidency
Have 2 Sitting US Senators from the Same State Simultaneously Run for President?
Could Minnesota make history in 2020? Don’t count on it.
Will There Be Divided Government After 2018?
The six-year stretch of divided government during the 112th-114th Congresses was tied for the third longest period in U.S. history.
10 US Attorneys General Who Served Less than 1 Year
Jeff Sessions needs to last until April 25th to avoid having the shortest tenure of the 84 men and women to serve in the position.
President’s Day Special: Trump Ties William Harrison for Presidential Tenure
The next benchmark for administrative longevity in the White House is James Garfield who Trump would reach in August.
Free Advice? Trump Takes Office with Most Collective Experience of Living Ex-Presidents in History
For the first time, the collective tenures of living ex-presidents has eclipsed 30 years.
Trump’s 6 Executive Orders in First 10 Days Most in Modern Era
Trump and Obama issued more executive orders during their first 10 days in office than their six predecessors (Gerald Ford through George W. Bush) combined.
Trump Sets Two GOP Low Water Marks in 2016 Election
Despite beating expectations and winning the presidency, Election Day brought Trump a few unwanted records in the history books.
Obama’s Gubernatorial Election Report Card: D+
Obama’s tenure ends with his party winning gubernatorial elections at the fifth lowest rate out of the 20 presidents to serve since William McKinley.
1 in 5 Jill Stein Votes Cast in California
Golden State residents accounted for 10 percent of the popular vote, but more than 19 percent of Stein’s supporters.