Topic: Public Policy Polling

Lisa Murkowski’s lonely Alaska fight against the tea party

Is Lisa Murkowski becoming her own kind of 'mama grizzly' in Alaska? Or is her decision to fight the tea party as a write-in US Senate candidate a lost cause?

Reading this week's Election 2010 tea (party) leaves: more uncertainty

Democrats will be fortunate not to lose at least one house of Congress in Election 2010. But beyond that, major uncertainties remain, and in fact may be increasing.

Mike Castle trailing Christine O'Donnell in poll: What's going on?

Mike Castle, a Delaware GOP stalwart, is suddenly being seen as too liberal, a poll finds. He trails Christine O'Donnell, a 'tea party' favorite, among likely Republican voters by three percentage points.

Governors' races 101: What's at stake outside Washington in 2010 election

Governors' races are happening in 37 states in the 2010 election. The candidates focus on different issues depending on their states, but one stands out – state budget deficits.

North Carolina runoff challenge: make Democrats care

The race to oppose incumbent Sen. Richard Burr for North Carolina senator lacks buzz, and could see very low voter turnout.

Sarah Palin vs. Bill Clinton: Whose endorsement means more?

Sarah Palin-endorsed candidates went three-for-four Tuesday night. But Bill Clinton helped Sen. Blanche Lincoln pull off a stunner. Just how much of an impact do their endorsements have?

Robert Gibbs: Democratic voters’ lack of enthusiasm puzzling

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says he doesn't know why Democratic voters seem less energized than they were in 2008. But he predicts their enthusiasm will return by the 2010 congressional elections.

Will Republican Scott Brown take Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat?

The race between Martha Coakley and Scott Brown to fill Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat is proving difficult to project. One poll says the race is tied.

White House Press Secretary Gibbs mocks birthers

Democrats’ new drive in red states

Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, and other states are now in play.

Obama, Clinton intensify pursuit of white working class

His big lead in North Carolina slips heading into May 6 primary; exodus of whites cited.

Congressional incumbents on shaky ground in '08

Activists target lawmakers in Congress who cooperated with the opposition party.