Don Gonyea appears in the following:
In Michigan, A Low-Key Campaign For A High-Stakes Senate Seat
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
GOP candidate Terri Lynn Land is taking it slow when it comes to public events. Her opponent, Democrat Rep. Gary Peters leads in polls, but the race is close.
For Michigan Political Ads, The Tigers Are The Big Game In Town
Saturday, September 27, 2014
We're in the final weekend of the regular baseball season and there are still pennant races and wild-card match-ups to be set.
Along with sports fans, political consultants are watching as well, and they are keeping an especially close eye on the Detroit Tigers. A fine team, sure, but also ...
Will Bridge Scandal Jam Gov. Christie's Road Show?
Thursday, September 18, 2014
It seems every time you turn around in the early primary states, you bump into another potential — let's say likely — candidate for president. New Jersey's Chris Christie is one of them.
Hillary Clinton Keeps Iowa Crowd Guessing About Her Presidential Plans
Monday, September 15, 2014
Clinton, who says she hasn't yet decided on a 2016 presidential run, was in Iowa Sunday for the first time since she lost the 2008 caucuses to Barack Obama. She attended Sen. Tom Harkin's steak fry.
A Promise Fulfilled Upends Kansas Governor's Race
Thursday, September 11, 2014
GOP Gov. Sam Brownback is losing support from his own party because his tax-cutting agenda contributed to the state's budget problem. Moderate Republicans are turning to the Democratic opponent.
Once Low-Key, U.S. Senate Race In Kansas Suddenly Volatile
Monday, September 08, 2014
Sen. Pat Roberts was expected to skate to re-election. Republicans now are panicked that he could lose to a well-funded independent candidate, harming the GOP's chances of winning Senate control.
Guns Boom In 2014 Campaign Ads
Monday, September 01, 2014
Ads with candidates shooting guns are proliferating this year. It can all be traced back to Sen. Joe Manchin's famed 2010 spot "Dead Aim."
State Democrats Play Defense Ahead Of Midterm Elections
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Across the nation, state legislators are gearing up for Election Day. And they're well aware that their fates could be tied to national political forces like the president's low approval rating.
Lawyers, Ready Your Pens: November Elections Could Mean Recounts
Thursday, August 21, 2014
With the electorate as polarized as ever and the promise of plenty of close House and Senate elections this November, lawyers are already preparing for the recounts that are almost certain to follow.
An Unprecedented Transfer Of Power Marked Ford's Presidency
Monday, August 18, 2014
In the wake of President Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford assumed the presidency inheriting a nation divided over Watergate and distracted from pressing domestic and international events.
Kentucky's Big Senate Contest Highlight Of Political Picnic
Monday, August 04, 2014
For 134 years, politicians have attended a festival in western Kentucky called Fancy Farm. This festival drew a crowd — in part, because Kentucky has a close contest for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Forget Tea Pot Dome: Harding's Love Letters Make For A New Steamy Scandal
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
The Library of Congress has released the rather racy love letters that former President Warren G. Harding sent to his mistress, Carrie Fulton Phillips.
While Campaigning For Other Democrats, Sen. Warren Gains Fans
Friday, July 18, 2014
Senator Elizabeth Warren has had a busy mid-term election season campaigning for Democratic Senate hopefuls — especially women — across the country. Warren has ruled out a presidential run in 2016.
Like Clockwork, Impeachment Talk Surfaces — But Action's Unlikely
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Citing a list of grievances, some conservative advocates have been raising the possibility of impeaching President Obama. But the calls have become routine in the second term of the modern presidency.
Meet The New Stars Of Campaign Ads: Mom And Dad
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The smiling spouse, kids and a dog once made for a perfect campaign ad. But politicians are increasingly turning to their parents to help them make the pitch to voters.
The Specter Of Iraq Haunts The Political Life Of Barack Obama
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
From his time as an Illinois state senator to his role as U.S. commander in chief, President Obama's political life has been defined by the issue of Iraq — and not necessarily because he wanted it to.
As News Of Cantor's Upset Settles, A Shakeup Still Looms On The Hill
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was upset in his district's Republican primary, a defeat that has sent shock waves through the GOP, from the party's leadership down through the rank and file.
Ladles, Feathers, Squibs And Hooks: Doc Emrick's Keys To Calling A Pass
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Legendary NHL play-by-play announcer Michael "Doc" Emrick takes a break from the Stanley Cup finals to discuss how he prepares for calling games, as well as the many ways to describe a pass.