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Gabrielle Giffords Shootings : Forecast
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz) receives a standing ovation from members of Congress on Tuesday, a day before handing in her resignation to focus on her recovery.

What's next for Gabrielle Giffords?

The Arizona Democrat formally resigns from Congress, vowing she "will recover and will return." But return to where?

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Gabrielle Giffords Shootings : Best Video
"Thank you for your prayers and for giving me time to recover," says Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) in a YouTube video. "I have more work to do on my recovery. To do what is best for Arizona, I will step down this week."

Gabrielle Giffords' 'bittersweet' resignation video

The recovering — but still shaky — Arizona Democrat announces that she's stepping down from Congress, but that, one day, she will return

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Gabrielle Giffords Shootings : Burning Question
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) smiled after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at a memorial service Sunday that marked the anniversary of last year's deadly Tucson shooting.

Tucson shootings: One year later, has America learned anything?

The deadly rampage left six people dead, and nearly killed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Now, the tragedy's anniversary is prompting a fresh round of soul-searching

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Future of the Democrats : Opinion Brief
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) won't seek a third term in 2012, further endangering the Democrats' chances of holding onto their slim 53-47 Senate majority.

Ben Nelson's planned retirement: A big blow to Dems?

The Nebraska senator won't seek a third term, raising questions about the Left's chances of holding onto its slim Senate majority

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Future of the Democrats : The Bullpen
David Frum

David Frum: The Left's wrongheaded anti-Semitism debate

Rather unbelievably, liberal writers are bashing a former AIPAC spokesman for keeping a tally of their obnoxious anti-Israel comments 

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Future of the Democrats : Burning Question
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) isn't running for re-election in 2012, joining 16 other Democrats who want to put the House of Representatives in their rearview mirror.

Barney Frank's retirement: Proof Dems are scared of 2012?

The liberal congressman becomes the 17th Democratic incumbent to pass on a 2012 re-election bid — compared to just seven Republicans

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Future of the Democrats : Best Video
After 30 years in office, liberal hero Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) will call it quits by declining to run for re-election in 2012.

Barney Frank's planned retirement: 'The end of an era'

Washington prepares to say good-bye to an openly gay congressman both beloved and loathed for his bitingly honest wit

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Future of the Democrats : The Bullpen
Robert Shrum

Robert Shrum: In defense of Jon Corzine

MF Global may have gone down on the Democrat's watch. But first, Jon Corzine was a proud progressive who made New Jersey proud

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Gabrielle Giffords Shootings : Opinion Brief
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), in her first interview since being shot in the head in January, clearly knows what she wants to say, but sometimes struggles to find the words.

Gabby Giffords speaks: Her 'brave' first interview

Alongside her husband, the still-recovering congresswoman talks and smiles through an ABC interview. How did she do?

Future of the Democrats : The List
During an off-year election Tuesday that may give Democrats momentum for 2012, Ohio Gov. John Kasich's (R) anti-union legislation was rejected by his state's voters.

Tuesday's 'surprising' elections: 3 lessons

Millions of Americans cast ballots this week. What do their votes tell us about the fate of politicians in 2012?

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Future of the Democrats : The List
Union supporters rally against Gov. John Kasich's (R-Ohio) anti-public union bill, which will go before Buckeye State voters in a must-watched referendum on Tuesday.

Election Day 2011: 4 key questions

With excitement building toward next year's presidential election, it's easy to overlook Tuesday's off-year vote. But that would be a mistake

Future of the Democrats : Opinion Brief
While campaigning for Sen. Scott Brown's (R-Mass.) seat, Elizabeth Warren said every hard working American, the wealthy included, have to pay it forward for the next generation.

Elizabeth Warren's 'kick-ass' class warfare rebuttal

The progressive hero and Massachusetts Senate hopeful impresses pundits and prospective voters with a powerful defense of liberal politics

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Future of the Democrats : Analysis
The once-reviled Hillary Clinton, comfortably removed from domestic squabbling in her position as Secretary of State, is enjoying a surge of popularity.

Hillary Clinton's popularity surge: 4 theories

A new poll names the Secretary of State the best liked politician in the U.S. What's behind the recent good will?

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Future of the Democrats : The Bullpen
Robert Shrum

Robert Shrum: The Democrats' self-defeating crybaby chorus

After a special election loss in New York City, many on the Left are boneheadedly fleeing Obama — just when they should be rallying to his side

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Future of the Democrats : Opinion Brief
Republican Bob Turner swept to victory Tuesday in New York 's 9th Congressional District, which Democrats have held since 1923: Some say the GOP's victory is a clear rebuke to President Obama.

What the Dems' 'humiliating' NY-09 loss means for 2012

Republican Bob Turner pulls off a shocking upset in a longtime Democratic stronghold in New York City. Does this spell trouble for President Obama?

Future of the Democrats : The List
The potential loss Tuesday of the NY-09 House seat, vacated by sexting ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner earlier this year, does not bode well for President Obama in 2012, commentators say.

The Democrats' looming 'electoral disaster' in NY-09: 4 lessons

Democrat David Weprin is expected to lose Anthony Weiner's old congressional seat Tuesday, in what would be a massive upset. What does it all mean?

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