Day: October 28, 2017

OpenSecrets Blog:Unusually large number of incumbents facing challengers

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Jeffrey L "Jeff" Salisbury

Currently, 267 members of Congress are facing challengers. This represents an uptick from the number of challengers by this point in 2013 or even 2009.

Source: Unusually large number of incumbents facing challengers

OpenSecrets Blog:Lobbying spending hits historic lows

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Jeffrey L "Jeff" Salisbury

Third-quarter lobbying is typically the slowest quarter, but the decline in both spending and registered lobbyists was dramatic even for the slow months.

Source: Lobbying spending hits historic lows

OpenSecrets Blog:Alabama Special Election – A Shot for Democrats?

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Jeffrey L "Jeff" Salisbury

The special Senate election in Alabama remains unexpectedly close considering President Trump won the state by 28 percentage points last year.

Source: Alabama Special Election – A Shot for Democrats? – OpenSecrets Blog

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