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Key information and views on the 18 states and on the District of Columbia where the Democratic Party has consistently won in the last 16 years are presented. The Democratic Party strongholds, which is collectively called the blue wall, are worth a total of 90% of the votes needed to win the U.S. presidency. The political implication of the blue wall is also examined.

Political experts believe that the Republican Party could suffer a net loss of 20 to 15 House seats in the 2008 U.S. elections. The projected losses could be psychologically devastating for the Republicans, and is likely to help the Democrats form a truly cohesive majority in the House. Other views on the 2008 U.S. elections are presented.

The annual conference of Liberal Democrats is witnessing a debate on the ideology of the party and the need to do a rethik.

A study examines the factors responsible for weakening of the rule of Prime Ministers in the nations of East Central Europe. The factors include weakening of party system, institutional structure etc.

The foreign policy programs of political parties of Ukraine, which had an impact on 1998 and 2002 parliamentary elections, are examined.

The possibilities of the Democrats overcoming the Republicans in different states are reviewed. The Democrats have the opportunity to win Republican seats but they have to contend with five open seats in order to have a majority.

The United Kingdom Labor party is seen to perform poorly in the European elections. It is also seen to simply disappear due to the decline in the working class. But trade unions remain strong in the party's structure.

Current Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Mike Duncan's personal relationship with other RNC members is likely to help him get re-elected. Saul Anuzis and Katon Dawson are also considered to be top contenders for the position. Other views and information on the RNC elections, as well as on the Republican Party, are presented.

Conservative activist Grover Norquist believes that the Republican Party should focus on smaller government and on transparency in order to facilitate a comeback for the party. He also believes that President-elect Barack Obama's tax cut proposal is not really a tax cut, but a subsidy. Norquist's other views on Obama's tax policy and on the Republican Party are presented.

Other than London, there are few cities in UK, wherein the presence of Tories is felt. The Tories have been continuously losing ground in the cities. In this context, the efforts of David Cameron, conservative leader, to improve the presence of the party in the inner cities is discussed.

The United Kingdom Labour Party is seen to lose in the next elections. Resignations have hounded prime minister Gordon Brown's administration. The lack of mature talent is seen as reason for the failure of Brown's government.

Political parties in Scotland have been working in harmony, reflecting lack of power over the economy. Lawmakers have been one in supporting increased alcoholic drink prices. Opposition parties have also expressed support for the extension of the Scottish Parliament's economic powers on borrowing and taxation.

The absence of a leader for the Republican Party has made the 2012 Republican presidential nomination crucial because the nominee is expected to be the party's face and leader. A survey by Gallup found that 67% want Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to run. Key findings of the survey, as well as views on he Republican Party, are presented.

Views and information on the Republican Party are presented. Nominations in Republican Party primaries indicate that the party is moving more to the right, further isolating themselves, and could be self-destructing. The Republicans need to expand the party to accommodate those who have abandoned it.

President-elect Barack Obama's approval ratings in 2010 is believed to be a crucial factor that will determine whether Democrats could win more Senate seats. Party identification is also seen as a key factor in the senatorial elections. Other views and information on senatorial elections are presented.

The vote against the bailout of the U.S. automotive industry by Congressional Republicans is believed to be an indication of a regional imbalance that could define and constrain the Republican Party's agenda in President-elect Barack Obama's administration. Other views and information on the Republican Party are presented.

The victory of the Labour Party in the Glenrothes by-elections is seen as an indication that Scotland's support for the Scottish National Party (SNP) has decreased. the SNP are still favored however, to win the next Holyrood elections. Other views and information on the SNP and on Labour's victory are presented.

Key trends in the U.S. presidential elections, particularly between the Democrats and Republicans, are discussed. The influence of outgoing-president George W. Bush on the Republican Party is also examined. Bush is believed to have weakened the Republican Party.

Senator Barack Obama's lead in surveys for the presidential elections is seen as a punishment of Senator John McCain and the Republican Party because of the challenging economic conditions. The coming elections is expected to be the second of the party's election train-wrecks, after losing plenty of seats in the 2006 elections. Other views on the 2008 elections are presented.

A victory by the Democratic Party in the 2008 elections could mean either a failure of President George W. Bush's performance, or the failure of the ideas supported by the Republican administration. The Democratic Party may win the presidential elections and take more seats in the Congress and in the Senate. Views on a possible Democratic victory, are presented.

The modernization of Scotish National Party (SNP) has been spearheaded by Alex Salmond. To ensure victory, it may have to retrieve its lost heart.