Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis was born and raised in Sacramento, California. He earned a B. A. in Political Science from the University of California at Davis in 1979. Jim raised his daughter, Jacqueline, alone after his wife died following a tragic car accident. He helped establish the Joan Ellis Victims Assistance Network in Rochester, NH. Jim also is a member of the Northern Virginia Football Officials Association, which officiates high school games throughout the region.
Commentary: Texas Race Forming
Commentary: Texas Race Forming
April 24, 2019
Cornyn is a clear favorite for re-election, but the Democrats' efforts must not be underestimated.
Commentary: New Senate $ Figures
Commentary: New Senate $ Figures
April 17, 2019
Cornyn leads with cash-on-hand, but McConnell raised more money than anyone else in the first three months of 2019.
Commentary: Beto Heads to Iowa
Commentary: Beto Heads to Iowa
March 13, 2019
Beto O’Rourke is making his first trip to Iowa this weekend and is likely to join the presidential fray; it’s a good time to recap exactly who is in,...
Commentary: Sanders’ Problem
Commentary: Sanders’ Problem
February 21, 2019
Vermont's party rules will play a major role for Sen. Bernie Sanders in the upcoming presidential nomination.
Commentary: Polling on the Democrats
Commentary: Polling on the Democrats
February 5, 2019
Among Republicans, 49% say they want to see President Trump run unopposed for re-nomination.
Commentary: The Underlying Numbers
Commentary: The Underlying Numbers
January 29, 2019
Recent polls may give us a better idea of what Americans will be basing their vote on in the 2020 elections.
Commentary: Potential Candidates Making Moves
Commentary: Potential Candidates Making Moves
January 9, 2019
We are already seeing movement from major and not-so-major potential candidates on the budding presidential campaign front.
Commentary: What To Expect
Commentary: What To Expect
January 2, 2019
Posturing for the 2020 elections is well underway.
Cruz Rebounds
Cruz Rebounds
September 19, 2018
For now, it appears the numbers are again favoring Senator Cruz.
Supreme Politics
Supreme Politics
July 10, 2018
With President Trump's choice of Kavanaugh to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, we can expect a great deal of politics will be...
Cloud Wins Special
Cloud Wins Special
July 2, 2018
Filling the Texas seat means there are now 63 open seats heading into the fall election.
Democrats to Revisit ‘Super Delegates’
Democrats to Revisit ‘Super Delegates’
June 8, 2018
Changing the Super Delegate status will dramatically affect the Democratic presidential campaign, and is another indication that we may be seeing the...