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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.

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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?

Posted on December 28, 2011, at 11:15 AM

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

Posted on December 14, 2011, at 3:49 PM

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?

Posted on November 29, 2011, at 3:20 PM

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'

Posted on November 28, 2011, at 6:18 PM

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

Posted on November 17, 2011, at 5:47 PM

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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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

Posted on November 9, 2011, at 11:31 AM

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

Posted on November 8, 2011, at 1:53 PM

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

Posted on September 22, 2011, at 3:59 PM

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

Posted on September 16, 2011, at 5:00 PM

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

Posted on September 16, 2011, at 7:58 AM

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

Posted on September 14, 2011, at 9:46 AM

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

Posted on September 13, 2011, at 10:38 AM

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?

Future of the Democrats : Opinion Brief
President Obama's declining popularity may be pushing some New York Democrats to favor a potential Republican replacement for Anthony Weiner's seat.

Dems might lose Anthony Weiner's seat: Blame Obama?

Posted on September 12, 2011, at 10:56 AM

A Republican political newbie is poised to pull off a major upset in a New York congressional district that's been in Democratic hands since 1923

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Future of the Democrats : Opinion Brief
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) greets colleagues on the House floor Monday: The Democrat, like every member of the House, is up for re-election in 2012, and some say her D.C. appearance proves she'll run.

Gabrielle Giffords' surprise return: Proof that she's running in 2012?

Posted on August 3, 2011, at 12:45 PM

The recovering congresswoman's emotional visit to the House floor Monday night warmed a cynical nation — and fueled speculation about her future

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Future of the Democrats : Winners and Losers
Rep. David Wu's (D-Ore.) resignation may actually benefit Democrats, since they can try to replace the scandal-stained congressman with a candidate less vulnerable to Republicans.

Democrat David Wu's resignation: Winners and losers

Posted on July 26, 2011, at 4:21 PM

The Oregon congressman announces that he'll step down in the face of a damaging sex scandal. A look at the potential fallout

Future of the Democrats : Opinion Brief
Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.) is resisting calls for his resignation, following reports that he had a sexual encounter with an 18-year-old girl.

Sex scandal: Should Democrat David Wu resign?

Posted on July 25, 2011, at 4:01 PM

The Oregon congressman says he won't quit, despite allegations that he had an "unwanted sexual encounter" with a donor's teenage daughter

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