McConnell: GOP Plans To Stop 'Liberal Onslaught'
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Friday, November 05, 2010
Despite GOP Wins, Hill May See Fewer Women
November 5, 2010 It started as a banner year for female candidates. More ran in party primaries than ever before, especially Republicans. Some posted big victories Tuesday. But for the first time since the 1970s, the total number of women in the new Congress will likely drop.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
It's All Politics
Pat Quinn Wins Illinois Governor's Race: AP
November 4, 2010 The AP called Gov. Pat Quinn the victor in Illinois after its analysis showed his nearly 20,000 vote lead in the governor's race was too much for opponent State Sen. Bill Brady to overcome.
The Message Machine
A Witch And 'Demon Sheep': Ads That Mattered
November 4, 2010 In key races across the nation, candidates won — and lost — in part because of the television and Web ads they ran. The Message Machine looks at nine ads that were truly unique and really made a difference in the 2010 campaign.
It's All Politics
John Boehner: A Survivor And Reagan Conservative
November 4, 2010 Like other conservatives Boehner is for lower taxes and spending and opposes abortion. His views can be found in a compilation of speeches his office issued called "Pillars of a New Majority."
Tea Party Clout: How Will It Affect Congress, 2012?
November 4, 2010 During this election cycle, the Tea Party has been the Republican Party's most important group. But there's a debate about how big the movement's impact will be inside Congress — and whether it will be positive or negative for the GOP in the 2012 cycle, which, of course, is already under way.
It's All Politics
Obama Urges Bipartisanship, Not Gridlock
November 4, 2010 The president said he invited both Democratic and Republican leaders to the White House. He also said he wanted to avoid gridlock, especially since the U.S.' economic competitors will continue making progress over the next two years.
It's All Politics
Sen. Mitch McConnell Insists: One And Done For Obama
November 4, 2010 McConnell said the only way Republicans can advance their goals was by denying Obama re-election. He was also confident the GOP won't be waiting long for Senate control since 21 Democratic seats will be in play in 2012 compared to 10 GOP seats.
2010 Exit Polls: What Happened Election Night
November 4, 2010 Polling of voters on Election Day shows they were intensely worried about the economy and unhappy with the leadership of President Obama and the Democrats. Get a breakdown of their responses.
It's All Politics
Health Care Law Will Be Tough To Kill
November 4, 2010 While it will prove difficult to kill because President Obama and the Democratic controlled will block that, Senate GOP critics can throw sand in the gears with hearings and other tactics. They can argue the only way to end it is to defeat Obama.
Minds Don't Change That Much, But Voters Do
November 4, 2010 For all the talk about Americans being fickle and shifting their support from one party to the other, there's a strong case to be made that their minds are pretty much set — it's how motivated they are to vote that varies.
