In the minds of some, the 2020 election is still not a settled deal, and yet we at Plurus are looking ahead to the 2022 midterm elections. With the entire House of Representatives and 34 Senate seats up for grabs, the future of President Biden’s agenda and what legislation can be passed during the second half of his term hangs in the balance.
Read MoreThere is a general consensus that climate legislation efforts underway now are preparations for post-2020 action. While targeted energy bills range the gamut and broader concepts and agreements garner significant attention, we are tracking the climate and energy bills that we’ll want to watch in 2020.
Read MoreWhile political conversations over Thanksgiving dinner may be taboo in some families, we find it hard to believe tonight’s Democratic debate, the country’s distraction with the House impeachment inquiry, and the fast approaching presidential primaries rule out the possibility of political chatter as a side for your turkey. With the Iowa caucus just 75 days away, we wanted to share our latest observations, trends, and analyses of the 2020 elections as we head into the holiday week.
Read MoreWith less than 14 months to go before the 2020 elections, we’re seeing some themes already beginning to emerge, particularly on the House side.
Read MoreWhile the Election Day dust is still settling, it is now certain that Democrats will control the House in the 116th Congress. At this point, it is also clear the House of Representatives will be younger, more female, and more racially diverse. We were up most of the night, not only watching the returns come in, but also thinking about how race outcomes will impact policy priorities in a Democratically controlled House, as this is a significant change from this Congress.
Read MoreAt Plurus Strategies, we are not only policy experts, but also big political junkies. Our idea of the August recess, even when the Senate is in for all but one week, is finding time to take a look at how election outcomes may impact House and Senate committee leadership and membership in the next Congress. Click through for our analysis of potential changes in the House and Senate.
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