Topic: Ohio

If Senate takeover eludes GOP on Election Day 2010, look to 2012

The 2012 election is shaping up to be a big opportunity for Republicans. If they don't win a Senate majority on Election Day 2010, they'll have plenty of vulnerable seats to contest in 2012.

Midterm elections: 12 House races to watch to judge size of a GOP 'wave'

Midterm elections upon us, most observers expect Republicans to take over the House of Representatives, though projections vary widely as to how many seats they’ll gain, and a massive number of races – more than 100 – are close enough to go either way. The magic number Republicans need to gain to take control: 39. So how can an Election Night observer get a sense of the big picture amid the many returns coming in? Rather than zeroing in on any individual race, look for trends in those expected to be closest. Here are a handful of races to keep an eye on in the states with early-closing polls.

Election 2010 closing arguments: Is GOP a step back or forward?

With one day to go until Election 2010, President Obama exhorts voters not to give the keys of power back to the GOP. House minority leader John Boehner says Republicans have changed.

Five memorable Washington political protests

Bringing your grievances to Washington in the form of a mass protest is an American tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. Here are five memorable Washington protests.

10 races to watch

Opinion: Ending the 'hot or not' factor for Nikki Haley and female candidates

Sexist attitudes in the media toward female candidates don't just hurt women, they hurt all of us – lowering public discourse and damaging political representation. It's time to push back.

Obama assails GOP as election Tuesday approaches

As the election Tuesday approaches, President Obama is increasing his rhetoric against the GOP party, though numbers still look grim for the Democrats.

Obama told to 'shove it' in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's gubernatorial candidate, Frank Caprio, unleashed a salty outburst after learning President Obama was not going endorse him in the Nov. 2 balloting.

Expect another winter of extreme weather, forecasters say

The Pacific Northwest will be colder and wetter than usual, while the South and California will be warmer and drier, says the US National Weather Service.

Beige Book: boring color, great highlights about the economy

Beige Book is the Federal Reserve's periodic survey of economic conditions around the US.

Paul Gaus: Tony Hillerman of the Amish

Paul Gaus's Amish murder mysteries offer non-Amish a window into a mysterious but appealing society.

First ladies with the campaign touch: Michelle Obama is just one

Michelle Obama is a Democratic asset on the campaign trail. Which other first ladies have had sharp campaign instincts?

Bank of America will restart foreclosures despite accusations of flawed documents

Bank of America will resume home foreclosures in 23 states despite claims that documents used in the process were flawed.

Obama targets key supporters down the stretch in midterm election campaign

The President was in the key swing state of Ohio on Sunday, trying to rally the base which helped elect him two years ago.

Nine 'tea party' candidates who stand a good chance of winning

Here’s something both Democrats and the GOP establishment in Washington are going to have to come to terms with: Tea party candidates will win some elections this fall. The only question is, how many? There is already a tea party caucus in Congress, but how much bigger of a room is it going to need to hold its meetings?

The Monitor's View: Budget goblins needlessly scare off infrastructure spending

Tight state budgets prompt some politicians, such as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, to cancel or put off infrastructure investments in tunnels, roads, and rail. That's shortsighted.

Tea party convergence: Big boost for Republicans in Election 2010

The tea party movement has evolved from a scattered insurgency into a sophisticated, organized effort. Its energy and enthusiasm about the midterm elections is helping Republicans.

Who are GOP's 'Young Guns' and what do they want from Election 2010?

Many of the GOP's 'Young Guns' running for House seats see small businesses as America's economic savior – and want government to get out of their way.

Europe travel alert: Eight steps Americans can take

You have booked tickets for the Paris International Photo Fair or perhaps your son is already in Berlin studying German. Now that the US State Department has issued a “travel advisory” for Europe, what should you do? Cancel the trip? Bring junior home? Professional travel advisers say it is too soon to hit the panic button. Here are eight things you can consider doing: