Subscribe to this tag Nancy Pelosi's House: After Her Historic First Term as Speaker, Tough Challenges Ahead
By
Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - January 5, 2009
Even critics praise her political skills, which will be tested by the debate over a stimulus package.
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Louisiana's Congressman-Elect Anh 'Joseph' Cao: From Aspiring Priest to Politician
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - December 16, 2008
The newly elected Cao talks about his Jesuit priest training.
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Election Day Was Bad for the GOP, Maybe Not for Conservatives
By
Peter Roff
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Opinion - November 13, 2008
Conservatives must take stock of what went wrong—and what went right, GOP strategist Peter Roff writes.
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5 Senate and House Races That Have Not Been Decided
Opinion - November 11, 2008
Results for a total of 3 Senate races and 2 House races have yet to be determined.
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Data Points: Money in the House and Senate Elections
Opinion - November 11, 2008
House and Senate Democratic Party committees had huge advantages over Republican Party committees.
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Party, Party, Party! Election Night in Video
By
Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - November 5, 2008
We spent the night hopping from party to party in D.C.
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Congressional Democrats Came Up Short
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - November 5, 2008
President-elect Obama owes the women of Congress.
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California House Republicans Fare Well Despite National Trends
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - November 5, 2008
Republicans nationwide lost their grip on Senate and House seats, but in California, many were safe.
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Election Reshapes Banking Panels: Kanjorski wins, Dole Loses
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - November 5, 2008
Several committee members lost their reelection bids
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Bachmann Overcomes "Anti-American" Gaffe to Win Re-election to Congress
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - November 5, 2008
The Minnesota Republican had been a shoo-in, until an ill-considered remark on a TV news show.
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Massive Turnout and Desire for Change Give Barack Obama the Presidency
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - November 5, 2008
In his victory speech at Grant Park, Obama echoed Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Veteran Democrat Staves Off Tough Challenge for House Seat in Pennsylvania
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - November 4, 2008
Paul Kanjorski had a tough opponent in Lou Barletta.
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Democratic Trends Don't Help Incumbent in Unusual Three-Way House Race in Louisiana
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - November 4, 2008
Don Cazayoux, who had only been in Congress since May, lost in a heavily Republican district.
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Murtha Overcomes 'Racist' Gaffe to Win Re-Election in Pennsylvania
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - November 4, 2008
The long-serving Democrat had said many in western Pennsylvania would not vote for a black man.
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Old-School Moderate Connecticut Republican Shays Goes Down in Defeat
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - November 4, 2008
Democrat Jim Himes pulled out a victory in a traditionally left-leaning state.
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Sex Scandal Fells Florida Democrat in Former Mark Foley District
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - November 4, 2008
Even a wave of Democratic voters cannot protect Tim Mahoney from defeat.
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Live Results: General Election Returns
Nation & World - November 4, 2008
A live state-by-state look at presidential, senate, and house contests across the country.
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Cindy Sheehan Makes Last Stand Against Nancy Pelosi
By
Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - November 4, 2008
This may be Sheehan's last moment in the national spotlight.
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2008 General Election Returns
Nation & World - November 4, 2008
Live interactive state-by-state election map.
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Election Day Guide: Poll Closing Times Across the Country
Nation & World - November 4, 2008
This is your guide to when the polls close in your area.
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Election Day 2008: How to Cash In on the McCain v. Obama Race
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Risky Business - November 4, 2008
Intrade is one entrepreneurial effort in the spotlight this election season.
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GOP "Death List" Predicts Democratic Blowout in the House
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - October 22, 2008
An internal House GOP tally predicts a massive loss likely to keep the GOP in the minority for years.
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As Democrats Eye Historic Gains in Congress, Some Races to Watch
By
Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - October 20, 2008
They will pick up seats in the House, but reaching a filibuster-proof Senate majority will be tough
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From the Battlefield to the Campaign Trail
By
Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - August 14, 2008
In Minnesota congressional race, a veteran of Iraq takes on a veteran politician.
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Trying to Gauge the 'Obama Effect' in Senate and House Races
By
Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - August 4, 2008
Barack Obama could bring many new voters to the polls, but the length of his coattails is unclear.
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