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Blanche Lincoln joins those who bought her

Remember this bullshit, from Blanche Lincoln in the 2010 Senate primary in Arkansas?

They call him “Dollar Bill Halter,” because he’ll do anything to make a buck – even sitting on the boards of companies sued for defrauding investors and putting lives at risk, and yet another who shipped Americans jobs to...

Women to Watch (and Watch Out for) in 2011

Filed under: Woman UpFrom Lynn Redgrave to Kate McGarrigle, a number of admirable women exited the stage in 2010. But there's no shortage of others (along with some less-than-admirable ones) sure to hold our attention in 2011. Permalink |&nbs...

AR-04: Is Rep. Mike Ross begging for a primary challenge?

The problem with Blue Dogs is that they're fundamentally obtuse, so smug and secure in their superiority that they're unable to adjust to shifting political realities.

Here's Arkansas' Rep. Mike Ross, a rare surviving Blue Dog:

Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), one of the Blue Dog Democrats who led the charge against...

Democratic Big Dogs, Blue Dogs, Young Pups Swept Away

Filed under: Democrats, 2010 Elections, CongressThe departure of longtime incumbents with decades of experience and seniority on key issues is already being felt. Some bright stars are also on their way out. Permalink | Email this |...

Women in Congress Expected to Suffer Net Loss of Seats

Filed under: Senate, House, Woman Up, 2010 Elections, CongressA research group projects the number of women-held seats in Congress will drop from its current high of 90 down to 87 when the 112th Congress convenes. Permalink | Email this&...

Arkansas Flips to Red as Blanche Lincoln Falls to Republican John Boozman

Filed under: Health Care, 2010 ElectionsThe state's senior senator faced a wave of anti-incumbency, and her opponent painted her as too cozy with the White House in a state where the majority of voters do not approve of the current administration.&nbsp...

Democrats Look to Senate for Election Day Silver Lining

Democrats are looking to the Senate for a glimmer of light on an otherwise dark election day for their party. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Midterm Elections 2010: Ugly Campaigns, Scared Incumbents and Angry Voters

Chronic unemployment and a frightening deficit have set the tone for this year's midterm elections. Voters seek stability and security, and lawmakers who don't promise to deliver will get their walking papers today. Permalink | Email th...

Countdown to Election Day: Senate Races to Watch

Filed under: 2010 ElectionsRepublicans will probably take back the House. But what about the Senate? Here, from east to west as polling places close, is a rundown of key contests. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs&nbs...

Latest Polls on Key Governor and Senate Races

Filed under: Senate, Polls, Governors, Poll Watch, 2010 ElectionsOur weekend roundup of polls on key governor and Senate races updates Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wa...

AR-Sen: Blanche Lincoln’s hazy memory

The nation's most unpopular senator still refuses to own up to her failures.

Speaking to Arkansas Public Radio in Little Rock on Monday, the chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee appeared to blame Lt. Gov. Bill Halter and the swarm of outside groups that backed his insurgent bid for her current perilous...

Senate, Governor Polls: Updating California, Colorado, Kentucky, Nevada and Pennsylvania

Filed under: Senate, Polls, Governors, Poll Watch, 2010 ElectionsOur latest review of polls on key governor and Senate races includes Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, W...

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