Advice for the House Class of 2011 From Their Revolutionary Predecessors in ’95
Emboldened by taking control of the House in the 1994 midterms, newly elected Republicans operated more on stubbornness and a sense of their supposed power than on prudence and knowledge of the legislative process, many of them now say. Permalink&...
‘No Labels’ Wants to Deliver on Public’s Cry for Change, but Will It Work?
Filed under: Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Tea PartyThe grassroots group has identified the problem -- rampant frustration with both political parties. But the challenge is getting more Americans engaged in politics. Permalink | ...
GOP’s John Kasich Takes Down Ted Strickland in Ohio Governor’s Race
Filed under: Governors, 2010 Elections, Campaigns, UnemploymentIncumbent Ted Strickland, trailing for most of the campaign, closed fast but was unable to overtake the former Republican congressman. Permalink | Email this | Link...
Republican Robert Hurt Defeats Tom Perriello in Virginia’s 5th District
The freshman Democrat, elected in 2008 as part of the Barack Obama wave, loses to state Sen. Robert Hurt, whose campaign slogan was "A Proven Conservative with Virginia Values." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs ...
Independent Voters Fed Up With Entire Political System
Unaffiliated voters can often determine the outcome of elections, but they carry little clout with elected officials. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
New Hampshire Voters May Not Fully Embrace a GOP Wave
Residents of the Granite State are known for their independent thinking, which they often demonstrate on Election Day. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
The Race Looks Over for Ohio’s Lee Fisher, but He Keeps Running
Filed under: Senate, Economy, 2010 Elections, Unemployment, JobsHe's way down in the polls and is being outspent by his opponent. It doesn't look good for the Democratic Senate candidate, but he says his campaign is still "24-7." Permalink |&...
Mitt Romney Keeps Busy in New Hampshire for Possible White House Run
Filed under: 2012 President, 2010 ElectionsRomney has a home in the state with the first presidential primary, donates to GOP campaigns, and will speak at the state's party convention. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blog...
As Ohio Goes, So Go the Midterms — and Possibly 2012
Filed under: Democrats, Republicans, 2012 President, 2010 Elections, Campaigns, Unemployment, JobsVoters in Ohio, many of them either already unemployed or concerned about losing their jobs soon, are angry -- and in a mood to take it out on Democrats.&...
Turning Around Ohio — or Turning Gov. Strickland Out of Office?
Filed under: Economy, 2010 Elections, Unemployment, JobsRepublican candidate and former member of Congress John Kasich is leading Gov. Ted Strickland in the polls, but the economy and unemployment in Ohio are the governor's real opponents. Permali...
Virginia Democrat Tom Perriello: Trying to Fight His Way Out of Trouble
Filed under: Democrats, Economy, Budget, Polls, Voting, Obama Administration, 2010 Elections, Congress, Campaigns, Unemployment, Jobs, Tea PartyAmong the most endangered of the Democratic House members is Virginia's Tom Perriello. To survive, he is att...
