Four States Yet To Determine Senators November 5, 2008 • America has clearly decided on its next president. But some other races are still open. Georgia, Oregon, Alaska, and Minnesota are still counting ballots to determine their senators. Four States Yet To Determine Senators Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96654180/96654146" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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House Democrats Gain More Ground November 5, 2008 • Democrats hold a majority in the House of Representatives, and they could pick up 17 to 40 additional seats. They have netted 18 so far, and the tallies keep rolling in. Democrats haven't scored such back-to-back victories since the 1930s.
Senate Democrats Make Gains, But Can't Reach 60 November 5, 2008 • In the Senate, 35 seats were at stake, and 12 of them were hotly contested. The Democrats picked up five seats, but three Republicans held on. With four states left to go, the Democrats' dream of a 60-seat Senate majority remains just that.
Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races Democrats Dominate Governors' Races November 4, 2008 • Republicans lost tight races in Missouri, North Carolina and Washington. In North Carolina, Beverly Perdue becomes the first female governor in the state's history.
Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races The Senate Races: The Magic Number 60 November 4, 2008 • With 60 Senate seats, the Democrats could stop Republicans from blocking legislation.
The Governors' Races: What To Watch November 4, 2008 • Voters in 11 states will be casting ballots for governor on Election Day, but the contests are close in only two of them. This year's squeakers are in North Carolina and Washington.
Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races Democrats Poised For Landslide Wins In House November 4, 2008 • Democrats hold a majority in the House of Representatives — and they could gain another 17 to 40 seats. A Democratic pickup of 20 or more seats would be reminiscent of the GOP landslide of 1994, which left House Democrats in the minority for a dozen years.
Political Junkie Prediction: Obama Wins; Dems Gain In Congress November 3, 2008 • By Political Editor Ken Rudin's count, every state John Kerry carried four years ago is in Barack Obama's column today, and he is also ahead in several states that President Bush won. In addition, Rudin expects the Democrats to pick up seven seats in the Senate and 17 in the House.
Congressional Races: What To Watch November 1, 2008 • With all of the talk about the historic presidential race, one might lose sight of the important congressional races that will be on the ballots on Tuesday. Here's where to look when you're not glued to the Obama-McCain extravaganza. Congressional Races: What To Watch Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96432116/96432077" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races Alaska's Stevens Now Seeking Voters' Verdict October 31, 2008 • Following his conviction on corruption charges, Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is back in his home state, campaigning for re-election. Stevens is the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, but cracks are showing in his base of support. He faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mark Begich. Alaska's Stevens Now Seeking Voters' Verdict Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96383781/96403091" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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GOP Risks Losing Grip On North Carolina October 31, 2008 • Problems for the Republican Party may be best exemplified in the Tar Heel State, where the presidential race is suddenly close. GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole is trailing in her re-election bid. And at least one GOP House seat is in jeopardy of switching parties. GOP Risks Losing Grip On North Carolina Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96357211/96369285" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Palin Out-Mavericks McCain, Obama In Prime Time October 29, 2008 • In this week's edition of the Political Junkie: McCain aides have expressed irritation with Sarah Palin's off-script remarks and Barack Obama has purchased a half-hour of prime-time TV. Also: Will Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens campaign as a convicted felon? Palin Out-Mavericks McCain, Obama In Prime Time Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96263677/96276438" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Political Junkie Is 2008 The 'Year Of The Woman'? October 29, 2008 • Some observers have christened 2008 that way, but if you look beyond Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, you'll find a landscape that is at best mixed for women. The outlook is not so great for Senate and gubernatorial hopefuls, although better for women competing in House races.
Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races As N.H. Electorate Shifts, GOP Senator Faces Threat October 29, 2008 • Sen. John Sununu is considered one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the Senate this year. He's once again facing former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, whom he narrowly defeated in 2002, but the political landscape is completely different this time around. As N.H. Electorate Shifts, GOP Senator Faces Threat Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96229005/96383363" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics McCain Calls On Sen. Stevens To Resign October 28, 2008 • Even as Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens vowed to appeal his conviction on federal corruption charges, there were new signs that support for him was cracking. Presidential candidate John McCain called Tuesday for his fellow Republican to step down.
Law Sen. Stevens To Appeal Verdict As He Faces Voters October 28, 2008 • Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, who faces a re-election battle, says he will fight Monday's "unjust verdict" that found him guilty of all seven corruption charges against him. Stevens was convicted of failing to disclose gifts including major home renovations from an oil industry executive. Sen. Stevens To Appeal Verdict As He Faces Voters Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96206239/96206222" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Can Sen. Stevens Still Serve Despite Conviction? October 27, 2008 • Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' criminal conviction raises the question of whether he can continue as a member of the upper chamber of Congress if he wins re-election next week.
National Sen. Stevens Found Guilty Of Lying About Gifts October 27, 2008 • Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been convicted of lying about free home renovations and other gifts he received from a wealthy oil contractor. The Senate's longest-serving Republican, Stevens was found guilty on all seven counts of making false statements on Senate financial documents.
In Indiana, A Congressional Rematch October 26, 2008 • The voters of Indiana's 9th District are experiencing a unique sense of deja vu. Every two years, the same two men vie for that area's congressional seat. Baron Hill is the incumbent Democrat, and Mike Sodrel is the Republican challenger. They have traded the seat twice since 2002, and they're back again to face off. Host Andrea Seabrook travels to New Albany, Ind., to visit with both campaigns. In Indiana, A Congressional Rematch Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96154271/96154259" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races Minn. GOP Senator Faces Tough Re-Election Bid October 22, 2008 • Sen. Norm Coleman is facing challenges from comedian-turned-Democratic politician Al Franken and third-party candidate Dean Barkley. Both are attacking the GOP incumbent for supporting the $700 billion bailout — calling it a hurried decision that makes citizens pay for bad government. Minn. GOP Senator Faces Tough Re-Election Bid Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95957189/95965604" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Louisiana's Landrieu Surging In Senate Race October 19, 2008 • Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), once thought to be vulnerable, is giving her challenger an unexpected run. Louisiana's Landrieu Surging In Senate Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95882503/95882482" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races Democrat Challenges Incumbent In Oregon October 17, 2008 • Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is running in a tight race against Jeff Merkley, a relatively unknown Democrat. The latest polls have Smith and Merkley very close, with Smith a few points behind. Democrat Challenges Incumbent In Oregon Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95831663/95831652" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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