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Four lessons for Brits from America's midterms
Is libertarianism on the rise? Americans voted for free marketers, but voted down social conservatives. Here are the take-homes for British libertarians.
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Washington, Colorado, Alaska Senate races: When will we know who won?
The Colorado, Washington State, and Alaska Senate races are undecided on Wednesday morning. They won't tip the balance of power in the Senate, but two are important to Democrats.
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After GOP landslide of Election 2010, what next for Obama?
Election 2010 voters sent a strong message of discontent to President Obama on the economy. They also handed him a big political challenge: work toward greater bipartisanship.
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Was Election 2010 about the tea party or Nancy Pelosi?
With a historic sweep in the House, why couldn't the GOP grab the Senate? Another tea party paradox, perhaps. Or was it the 'Fire Nancy Pelosi' effect?
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Outside spending fuels negative ads in tight Colorado Senate race
Democratic US Sen. Michael Bennet trails GOP challenger Ken Buck by 3 points in a Colorado Senate race that has seen outside groups spend heavily on negative campaign ads.
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Election Day 2010 will test Democrats' success with 'Colorado model'
Colorado has played a key role in the narrative of the Obama administration and its political strategy. The Democrats' networked system of sharing campaign resources will be tested Tuesday on Election Day 2010.
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Is Tom Tancredo the next governor of Colorado?
Tom Tancredo, former congressman and anti-immigrant firebrand, is surging in his third-party bid to be Colorado's next governor. Democrat John Hickenlooper's campaign has been 'nondescript.'
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10 of the closest statewide races heading into Election 2010
Election 2010 has no shortage of nail-biters. According to The Cook Political Report, eight Senate races and – amazingly – 17 gubernatorial races remain toss-ups. While this list leaves off a few of those (the Senate races in Washington, Alaska, and Kentucky, for instance), here’s what’s going on in 10 of the closest statewide elections:
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Why Republicans shouldn't take a Pennsylvania Senate win for granted
Polls suggested that Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey had a firm grip on his race with Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania. But new polls point to hope for Democrats here and elsewhere.
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In final days of Election 2010, watch out for rookie mistakes
Some races in Election 2010 could hinge on an ill-timed gaffe uttered late in the game. Joe Miller, Sharron Angle, and Ken Buck are among the Senate candidates who have already made missteps.
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Sen. Jim DeMint and 'tea party': architects of a GOP makeover?
Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina has embraced the tea party movement more enthusiastically than most of his GOP congressional colleagues. Critics say he's hurting more than he's helping.
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Christine O'Donnell and the 'crackpot gap'
Many Americans are cynical about government, but they like dangerously out-of-touch politicians even less.
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Election tech: Upstarts like 'tea party' have an edge
FDR won support with his radio chats, and Kennedy took to TV. Now 'tea party' groups are tapping Twitter.
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The mood on Main St. as midterm elections loom
Eagle, Colorado, a town struggling to surmount recession, offers a window into why America seems so sullen heading into what could be a hinge moment in politics.
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With Dan Maes in Colorado governor race, can GOP just get along? Nope.
Insurgent candidates are causing intraparty battles nationwide this election season. But the case of Dan Maes and the Colorado governor race is unique. Republicans are unendorsing him.
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Tuesday primaries: three stories to watch
As the days get shorter the political season is heating up. Primaries Tuesday will affect some of the most interesting races of the year, from Florida’s high-profile Senate contest to Arizona Sen. John McCain’s bid to survive a challenge from the right. Here's what to look for:
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Primary results: Dems go establishment, GOP goes 'tea party'
Tuesday night in the 2010 primaries produced a mixed outcome – establishment victories for the Democrats and tea party victories for the Republicans.
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Michael Bennet faces insurgent uprising in Colorado Senate primary
Polls show both establishment candidates in the Colorado Senate race – Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican Jane Norton – trailing opponents ahead of Tuesday's primary.
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Sarah Palin anoints a new 'mama grizzly': Does it make a difference?
Sarah Palin endorsed Wyoming State Auditor Rita Meyer as a ‘mama grizzly’ Thursday. The Wyoming gubernatorial candidate joins Palin’s growing sisterhood of conservative feminists.
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Could high heels joke spike Ken Buck Senate campaign?
Colorado Republican Ken Buck made a crack about Senate primary opponent Jane Norton's shoes at a campaign event this week. Analysts ask whether enough women voters will take offense to tip the balance of a close race.
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Gallery: Tea Party politics
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