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Briefing Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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Elections 101: Ten facts about Thaddeus McCotter and his run for president
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10 of the closest statewide races heading into Election 2010
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Nine 'tea party' candidates who stand a good chance of winning
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Q&A: Five key questions about midterm elections in Congress
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From Murkowski to Castle, sore losers abound in Election 2010
So much for endorsing your opponent and bowing out gracefully. Many Republican candidates in Election 2010 are not backing the primary winner. Some are looking for ways to stay in the race.
09/25/2010 10:08 am -
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.
09/16/2010 05:54 pm -
The most important governor's race? Why top politicians are flocking to Ohio.
The party that controls the Ohio governor's mansion can have an impact on presidential elections, so the race is seeing a jolt of high-profile endorsements as the candidates try to place blame over the state's job losses.
09/09/2010 03:03 pm -
Q&A: Five key questions about midterm elections in Congress
Will Republicans take control of the House and Senate? All 435 House seats are up for election every two years. A majority in the House is 218 seats. Republicans need a net gain of 39 seats in the Nov. 2 midterm election to get there. Polls now show the Democrats are in trouble. Why?
09/08/2010 12:42 pm -
Joe Sestak distances himself from Democrats in close Senate race
The biggest problems for Rep. Joe Sestak, a Pennsylvania Democrat running for US Senate, might be that he is a Democrat and a member of Congress, analysts say. National polls show Americans turning against both, and Sestak's race is local proof.
09/07/2010 05:49 pm -
House ripe for Republican takeover, latest polls find
Voter dissatisfaction with the federal government is at an 18-year high as campaign season officially kicks off. Democrats are fighting discouragement, while Republicans try to temper expectations.
09/07/2010 12:45 pm -
Election 2010: How bad is it for Democrats?
As the November midterm election approaches, it seems to be dire straits for Democrats. Obama and other party leaders will have to energize their base in order to turn it around.
09/05/2010 01:39 pm -
House races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?
Many more Democratic House seats than Republican ones are vulnerable this year. Republicans are targeting the Democrats' freshman class, plus some veteran lawmakers.
09/03/2010 03:51 pm -
Senate races 101: Is the Democratic majority in jeopardy?
Republicans are almost sure to pick up seats after the 2010 Senate races are over. But they also have an outside shot at retaking the majority in the upper chamber.
08/26/2010 01:30 pm -
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.
08/12/2010 01:08 pm -
Why the White House wants Dems to keep the House – for the most part
Democratic leaders have been furious over White House spokesman Robert Gibbs’s comment about the possibility that the GOP will take control of the House in the fall.
07/14/2010 04:33 pm -
Nancy Pelosi puts her stamp on the House
Nancy Pelosi is a master tactician and the most powerful speaker in a half century. Behind her personal brand of power politics – and whether she will still be speaker after the midterm elections.
07/13/2010 01:10 pm -
Who might be tapped to fill Senator Byrd's seat, fast?
Senate Democrats hope that West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin will act quickly to replace Senator Byrd. With Byrd's death, they are two votes short of the 60 needed to move key legislation to a vote.
06/28/2010 05:46 pm -
The Vote 'Tea party' favorite Sharron Angle takes aim at Harry Reid
'Tea party' favorite Sharron Angle's challenge of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid includes controversial positions, statements, and affiliations that GOP leaders are having to scrub, explain, or make excuses for.
06/19/2010 03:08 pm -
The rise of the Indian-American candidate, as Nikki Haley and others run
Nikki Haley, who has advanced to a GOP runoff in South Carolina’s gubernatorial race, is one of a record number of Indian-American candidates this year.
06/11/2010 08:24 pm -
The Vote Richard Blumenthal Vietnam ‘misstatements’: How damaging?
Richard Blumenthal, front-runner in the Connecticut race for US Senate, said he served 'in Vietnam.' He didn't, and the 'misstatements' hurt his poll numbers. But opponents are tripping up, too.
05/20/2010 07:17 pm -
Mark Souder: Would he have resigned if he were a Democrat?
Republican Rep. Mark Souder of Indiana announced Tuesday that he would resign as rumors of an affair surfaced. The congressman ran on a family-values platform, but political experts say party affiliation has little to do with who survives cheating scandals.
05/18/2010 06:37 pm -
Kentucky Senate race looks set to boost the 'tea party,' Rand Paul
Rand Paul, the 'tea party' favorite, holds a double-digit lead in the Republican primary for Kentucky's Senate seat. The Democratic race is closer, but polls show either candidate would be more competitive against Paul than against his GOP opponent, Trey Grayson.
05/14/2010 10:05 am -
Is the 'tea party' in Utah set to oust a Republican senator?
Many in the tea party movement in Utah aren't happy with Republican Sen. Robert Bennett, saying he's too moderate. They plan to vote their displeasure at the state GOP convention Saturday.
05/07/2010 03:44 pm -
'Tea Party' eyes big prize: the 2010 midterm elections
The year-old tea party movement is growing. But it’s fractious, and that may undercut conservative strength for the midterm elections.
04/19/2010 01:34 pm -
Rep. Bart Stupak to retire, casualty of health care reform battle
Rep. Bart Stupak fought to keep federally funded abortions out of the new health care reform law. In the end, he voted for the bill, angering both sides in the debate over abortion. His departure will make it harder for Democrats to retain control of the House.
04/09/2010 05:18 pm -
Republican phone sex scandal, fundraising challenge add to RNC woes
The Republican phone sex scandal ensued after that RNC directed potential donors to the wrong number. Meanwhile, a conservative leader told his followers to stop giving to the RNC, and a competing organization is raising money for GOP candidates.
04/01/2010 08:12 pm -
Bill Delahunt retirement may move GOP closer to House takeover
The retirement of Rep. Bill Delahunt (D) of Massachusetts hands the GOP yet another opportunity in its bid for a House takeover in the fall.
03/05/2010 03:20 pm -
The Vote Texas primary: Kay Bailey Hutchison couldn't pull a Sarah Palin
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison failed in her GOP primary challenge to Texas Gov. Rick Perry. History shows it's difficult to oust a sitting governor. Sarah Palin, in 2006, was the last to do it.
03/04/2010 05:01 pm -
Democrats seem ready to trade House seats for healthcare reform
Democrats seem increasingly determined to go it alone on healthcare reform. But that means the House must find more 'yes' votes - even if it costs some representatives their seats.
03/02/2010 01:17 pm
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