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Sen. Thad Cochran Beats Back Tea Party Challenge

June 24, 2014 • The 76-year-old Mississippi Republican managed to hang on after a runoff that likely represented the Tea Party's best remaining chance to knock off a Senate incumbent.

The Majority Leader Has Lost. Long Live The Majority Leader

June 12, 2014 • Shortly after Rep. Eric Cantor's surprise defeat in the Republican primary, Cantor announced his plans to step down soon from his position as House majority leader. This will leave a void in the GOP leadership, an open spot that's sure to attract plenty of interest.

The Majority Leader Has Lost. Long Live The Majority Leader

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Cochran, McDaniel Neck And Neck In Mississippi Senate Primary

Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., reads over the ballot in a privacy booth prior to voting absentee in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption

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Cochran, McDaniel Neck And Neck In Mississippi Senate Primary

June 3, 2014 • Veteran GOP Sen. Thad Cochran is in danger of losing his bid for re-nomination to a seventh term against Tea Party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell speaks to supporters Saturday at the Tanglewood Farms Restaurant in Franklin, Ky. McConnell faces Tea Party challenger Matt Bevin and several other lesser-known candidates in Tuesday's GOP primary. Timothy D. Easley/AP hide caption

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What To Watch In Tuesday's Elections

May 20, 2014 • One of the biggest political questions of the year will be answered: Can Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell withstand a Tea Party challenge?

GOP Establishment Favorite Thom Tillis Wins Senate Nod In N.C.

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GOP Establishment Favorite Thom Tillis Wins Senate Nod In N.C.

May 6, 2014 • Three states held primary elections Tuesday — Indiana, North Carolina and Ohio. It was a good night for incumbents, but not for Tea Party candidates.

5 Things To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries

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5 Things To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries

May 6, 2014 • Primaries in Indiana, North Carolina and Ohio serve as the kickoff for an intense two-month stretch of elections. Did we mention former American Idol star Clay Aiken is on the ballot?

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The Intra-Party Landscape, Seen From The Edge Of Primary Season

May 5, 2014 • Three states go to the polls Tuesday, starting what will be an eight-week stretch of primaries in the U.S. For a look at the intra-party political landscape, NPR's Charlie Mahtesian has this overview.

The Intra-Party Landscape, Seen From The Edge Of Primary Season

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Bill De Blasio Sworn In As New York City Mayor

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Bill De Blasio Sworn In As New York City Mayor

January 1, 2014 • De Blasio, the first Democrat elected as mayor in two decades, rode the subway to his swearing in. In his inaugural speech, he promised "a new progressive direction in New York."

Blast Rips Through Minneapolis Apartment Building

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Blast Rips Through Minneapolis Apartment Building

January 1, 2014 • At least 13 victims have injuries ranging from burns to trauma suffered from jumping out windows.

Lawmaker Retirement Season Starts Ahead Of 2014 Midterm Elections

December 19, 2013 • It's the start of retirement season in the House as members head home after a long, difficult year. Three House members — two Republicans and a Democrat — announced their retirements from Congress this week, ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.

Lawmaker Retirement Season Starts Ahead Of 2014 Midterm Elections

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9 Elections To Watch

November 5, 2013 • From the Eastern Seaboard to the Pacific Northwest, there's a colorful and compelling roster of political contests on Tuesday. Many of them have national implications, including a gubernatorial contest in New Jersey and a special congressional runoff in Alabama.

9 Elections To Watch

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GOP Congressman: 'Constitutional Crisis' If Obama Bucks Vote

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GOP Congressman: 'Constitutional Crisis' If Obama Bucks Vote

September 6, 2013 • Now that the president has consulted with Congress on military action in Syria, he must abide by its vote, says a House Foreign Affairs Committee Republican who backs limited strikes.

Even In An Obama Stronghold, Voters Saying 'No' On Syria

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Even In An Obama Stronghold, Voters Saying 'No' On Syria

September 5, 2013 • Rep. Elijah Cummings, who represents a district in Maryland that gave the president landslide victories, reports deep resistance among his constituents. He says nearly all of the people contacting his office urge him to vote against U.S. military action.

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The Senator Who Dodged The Syria Vote

September 5, 2013 • When it came time to cast the most important vote of his brief Senate career, Massachusetts Democrat Ed Markey avoided taking a position. And his vote was all the more puzzling given the circumstances of his election.

The United States Of Dynasty: Boom Times For Political Families

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The United States Of Dynasty: Boom Times For Political Families

July 18, 2013 • Pick any place on the map and you're likely to find dynasty politics in full bloom. And just wait until the 2016 presidential election, where many of the top prospects are from America's most prominent political families.