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The Trench Warfare Begins
Democrats' chance to maintain their hold on the Senate now boils down to the ground game.
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Stacked Deck
Democrats have it tough in Senate races this year; the GOP is looking at an even worse scenario in 2016.
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Is It Real, or Is It a Political Head Fake?
Although Republicans still appear to have the edge in winning the Senate majority, this fight could still go either way.
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A Razor-Thin Lead for the GOP
Democrats have slightly increased their chances of holding on to the Senate, so Republicans need to ensure red states stay red.
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How Awful Will the Midterms be for the Democrats?
Midterm elections come in three varieties for the White House party: bad, really bad, and horrific.
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Explaining Barack Obama's Terrible Political Summer
For Democrats, the good news is that there doesn't appear to be an overwhelming Republican tide this year; the bad news is that Democrats could well lose the Senate even without such a wave
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The Lessons of the 2010 Midterm Elections
After the Democratic debacle in the last midterms, no one can ignore the power of holding the redistricting pen.
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Blocking the Vote in Congress
A big country has big problems—but the systematic failure of congressional leadership is making them impossible to tackle.
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Disruptive Politics
Rising populism is altering the identities of both parties—and scaring the heck out of the establishment.
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Playing in Traffic Is Not Safe Politics
Are Democrats beginning to rationalize that losing the Senate majority wouldn’t be as bad as some fear?
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Democrats Face Unfair Fight in Midterms
Democrats face a heavy headwind going into the midterms due to the president’s low approval ratings.
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In No Mood For Trophies
You could say that if Obama were a stock, he would have a very narrow trading range.
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Hillary Clinton's Hardest Choice Still Lies Ahead
As her book tour kicks off, she can decide whether the high personal costs of a presidential campaign are worth it.
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Political Myopia
It's getting increasingly rare for people to be able to look through the lens of those holding other viewpoints.
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Does Hillary Owe It to Democrats to Run?
Karl Rove's attacks on Clinton's health divert attention from what promises to be a fascinating election, no matter who decides to enter the fray.
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Our Fragile Economy Still Needs Time to Gather Its Strength
We feel better, but nowhere near good.
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What Benghazi Says About Today's Political Climate
Partisanship has entered the discussion of a tragedy.
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Why Democrats Shouldn't Be Celebrating
The Affordable Care Act's enrollment numbers mean less about the midterms than Democrats think.
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Party Paranoia Could Destroy Hopes of Immigration Reform
But Republicans need to find a way to win over Hispanic voters before it's too late.
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Playing the Name Game for 2016
The key question is not who will run, but what the intrinsic value of Democratic and Republican nominations will be.
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