William Falk: A campaign cacophony
Posted on November 5, 2010, at 2:48 PMIn the latest edition of The Week's editor's letter, William Falk laments the free for all created by limitless campaign spending
10 melodramatic ways to describe a Democratic loss
Posted on November 2, 2010, at 5:12 PMA "tsunami"? A "devastating cascade"? The media are getting quite expressive when it comes to describing the GOP's presumed victory
Voter turnout: The last, best hope for Dems?
Posted on November 2, 2010, at 10:55 AMDemocrats are revving up their get-out-the-vote machine and praying it will limit the scope of a GOP victory
Key election-night indicators: An hour-by-hour viewer's guide
Posted on November 2, 2010, at 6:03 AMHere are the key races and results to look for — from 6 p.m. on — and what they mean in the big picture
Breaking election controversies: A guide
Posted on November 1, 2010, at 6:25 PMPollsters predict a Republican rout in tomorrow's election, while candidates steel themselves for the last hours of campaigning. Here's a rundown of the latest flareups
The most expensive midterms ever: By the numbers
Posted on November 1, 2010, at 1:25 PMThe sum spent on this year's midterms could buy a Big Mac and fries for every man, woman, and child in the U.S. Here's the breakdown
The House: How badly will the Dems lose?
Posted on November 1, 2010, at 9:51 AMThe last polls before Tuesday's midterm elections are fueling predictions of a Republican landslide. How many seats will Democrats lose? Forty, 50, 60...or more?
Down to the wire: 4 House races to watch
Posted on November 1, 2010, at 7:30 AMRepublicans are expected to regain a majority in the House. But just how big will their night be?
Down to the wire: 4 Senate races to watch
Posted on October 29, 2010, at 3:08 PMAs Election Day looms, these too-close-to-call contests will determine which party controls the Senate for the next two years
Hillary's election-day disappearing act
Posted on October 29, 2010, at 10:25 AMMost big-name Dems are fighting to stave off a midterm disaster, says Peter Lucas in The Lowell Sun. Hillary is heading abroad so she won't be tainted by defeat
What kind of Speaker would John Boehner be? 5 theories
Posted on October 28, 2010, at 1:16 PMHow will the Ohio Republican define himself as the presumptive successor to Nancy Pelosi?
Will angry gay voters punish the Dems?
Posted on October 26, 2010, at 11:16 AMSlow movement on their core issues has frustrated gay and lesbian voters — and left them threatening to abandon Democrats in the midterms
What would a GOP-controlled House do? 5 theories
Posted on October 26, 2010, at 10:40 AMSay it is Nov. 3, and the Republicans have retaken Congress. What happens next? Pundits weigh in with predictions
Democrat candidate to Obama: 'Shove' your endorsement
Posted on October 25, 2010, at 1:24 PMFrank Caprio, vying to become Rhode Island's governor, has slammed Obama for failing to endorse his campaign. Could Caprio's outburst help him win over indie voters?
Could losing the House be a blessing for Obama?
Posted on October 25, 2010, at 10:30 AMSome politicos say Obama would be better off in 2012 if he has a GOP-controlled House to battle with. Not all Democrats agree
Will the GOP capture the Senate?
Posted on October 25, 2010, at 9:42 AMRepublicans are widely expected to win the House, but will a red wave wash the Democrats out of the Senate majority, too?
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