Will California’s self-funding curse strike Meg Whitman?
She's dumped tens of millions of her own dollars into the governor's race, but she's not winning. Sound familiar?
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:01 PM UTC 10News Meg Whitman, The Numerologist
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In Arkansas, Blanche Lincoln’s enemy is the runoff
She's going to get the most votes on Tuesday. But that doesn't mean she'll win
Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:20 AM UTCNews
On Haiti, America’s short attention span strikes again
A study of New York Times coverage shows that the press loves to cover a natural disaster. For about a week
Friday, Apr 30, 2010 11:01 AM UTC 12News Haiti, The Numerologist
Can Charlie Crist actually win as an independent?
With the Florida governor set to bolt the GOP, a three-way Senate race now looms. Who's the early favorite?
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 8:45 PM UTCNews 2010 Elections
The Tea Partiers: Older, richer and more resentful
We're learning more about the people who are a part of the Tea Party movement -- and what's really motivating them
Thursday, Apr 15, 2010 1:01 PM UTC 65News Tea Parties, Taxes
Harry Reid’s election boast rings hollow
The embattled Senate majority leader has his reasons for predicting victory in the fall. But they don't add up
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 1:01 PM UTCNews Harry Reid, 2010 Elections
History says GOP’s court fight will be futile
It will probably take a scandal to derail President Obama's next Supreme Court pick -- whoever it is
Friday, Apr 9, 2010 4:10 PM UTC 11News Supreme Court, Barack Obama
Numbers offer mixed picture for Dems in Ohio
Polls show both Democratic Senate candidates running well against the Republican. But there are some ominous signs
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2010 1:01 PM UTCNews 2010 Elections
Which Republicans will be too stale for 2012?
The snarky answer is "all of them." But by one reliable measure, 5 GOP White House prospects can be scratched today
Monday, Mar 29, 2010 10:59 AM UTC 34News 2012 Elections
Little difference between tea party and Grand Old Party
Polling evidence indicates that tea partiers are just conservative Republicans by another name
Sunday, Mar 28, 2010 2:28 AM UTC 44News Tea Parties, The Numerologist
Teabaggers will need some John Hancocks
The tea party-fueled effort to remove Sen. Ben Nelson from office is a reminder of how difficult recalls are
Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 1:01 PM UTC 16News Tea Parties, The Numerologist
The 10 most courageous (and 10 most cowardly) House Democrats
Voting for healthcare was much easier for some Democrats than others on Sunday night. Who showed the most courage?
Monday, Mar 22, 2010 12:22 AM UTC 35News Healthcare Reform
Will the GOP’s special election jinx live on?
Eric Massa's fall hands Republicans a golden opportunity to pick up a House seat. History says they'll blow it
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 10:12 PM UTCNews 2010 Elections
Arlen Specter is in trouble — unless he’s safe
One poll shows the Pennsylvania Democrat losing to Pat Toomey -- big. But another puts him ahead. What gives?
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 5:10 PM UTCNews 2010 Elections
Michele Bachmann: Political centrist?
There's a reason why National Journal's most conservative/most liberal rankings sometimes don't make sense
Friday, Mar 5, 2010 12:01 PM UTC 17News Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.
It’s the Democrats’ House, but the map belongs to the GOP
To take back the House this fall, all the GOP really has to do is win the seats it should already be winning
Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 3:02 PM UTC 18News 2010 Elections
History says Reid, Specter and Lincoln are goners
Only two senators since 1984 have overcome the deficits that Harry Reid, Arlen Specter and Blanche Lincoln now face
Friday, Feb 26, 2010 9:27 PM UTC 24News Blanche L. Lincoln, D-Ark.
On spending, conservatives are quite conflicted
The government spends too much! Except when it comes to schools and infrastructure and Social Security and ...
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 7:50 PM UTC 34News 2010 Elections
A repeat of 1994? Not according to these numbers
You'd never know it from the media coverage, but more Republicans than Democrats are leaving Congress this year
Monday, Feb 22, 2010 1:22 AM UTCNews 2010 Elections
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