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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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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How much do we love our cured meats? A whole lot, judging by our consumption of bacon-flavored alcohol, toothpaste, and, now, milkshakes
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