Democrat Joe Donnelly Beats Republican Jackie Walorski for Indiana House Seat
The race between Donnelly and Walorski was decided in large part by the third party candidate, Libertarian Mark Vogel. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Palin’s ‘Mama Grizzlies’ Fight Hard, but O’Donnell Is Out
Filed under: Senate, Republicans, 2010 Elections, Conservatives, CampaignsRepublicans appeared well on their way to reclaiming the House Tuesday night, but results for Sarah Palin's corps of half a dozen conservative "Mama Grizzlies" were less certain....
Republicans Take the House
After four years out of power, the GOP regains its House majority. "This is not a time for celebration," says an emotional John Boehner, who's expected to be the next speaker. "It's a time to roll up our sleeves and go to work." Permalink |&n...
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 ...
10 Races That Hold the Cards for House Democrats
Filed under: Democrats, Economy, Nancy Pelosi, Health Care, Obama Administration, The Capitolist, Congress, CampaignsThe election-night fates of four groups of Democratic lawmakers -- the old guard, the new guard, women and southerners -- are key to th...
10 House Races That Hold the Cards for Democrats
Filed under: Democrats, Economy, Nancy Pelosi, Health Care, Obama Administration, The Capitolist, Congress, CampaignsThe election-night fates of four groups of Democratic lawmakers -- the old guard, the new guard, women and southerners -- are key to th...
What Would GOP Takeover of Congress Mean for Judiciary Committees?
Filed under: 2010 Elections, Law, AnalysisIf Republicans take over Congress, the likely chairmen of the two Judiciary Committees would oversee dramatic changes in the priorities and pronouncements of the panels. Permalink | Email this&nb...
Gallup’s Final Midterm Poll: Republicans Poised to Retake the House
Filed under: House, Democrats, Republicans, Polls, Poll Watch, 2010 Elections, CongressThe pollster says that the Republicans' recapture of the House is not only "highly probable," but that the question is "by how much." Permalink | Emai...
Energized Voters and Backing of Independents Put GOP Out in Front, Poll Says
Filed under: Polls, Poll Watch, Independents, 2010 Elections, CongressWhile the late House Speaker "Tip" O'Neill famously once said that "all politics is local," the Pew survey suggests this campaign has been nationalized, with 62 percent saying that p...
Poll: GOP Headed for Big Win on Tuesday, Although Democrats Make Gains
Filed under: House, Polls, Poll Watch, 2010 Elections, CongressA Washington Post/ABC News poll and an analysis of competitive House races point to a big Republican pick-up in the midterm elections. Democrats are getting more engaged, but not enough to ...
Virginia House: Krystal Ball’s Longshot Run Against GOP Rep. Rob Wittman
Filed under: House, Abortion, Health Care, Gay Rights, Energy, 2010 Elections, Congress, Republic of DishWith a catchy name and infectious enthusiasm, Democrat Krystal Ball makes an impression. But in Virginia's historically red 1st District, incumbent...
