Democrat J.B. Pritzker, who ousted Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, wants to legalize and tax recreational marijuana. ... North Carolina's Republican-led Legislature did something similar after Democrat Roy Cooper won the governor's race in 2016. ..…
Many on the right felt relief at the outcome of the US mid-terms, where the message was that President loses support. The House loss was said to be modest and Democrats lost ground in Senate.. ..…
Democrats gained control of House of Representatives, Republican's expanded their control of Senate, legislative seats flipped from Democratic to Republican, and Democrats gained gubernatorial, Attorney General, and other key positions.. ..…
In 2016, 55% of white women voted for Republican in House, 12-point lead over Democrats.. ... In 2014, African-American women voted for Democratic for governor at 89% and 10% for Republican -- advantage for Democrats. ..…
In others, they ended Republican super majorities needed to override Democratic governors’ vetos of their most pernicious legislation. All this, and the replacement of several Republican governors by Democrats, is hugely important because it is state governments that will redraw..…
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