The Specter Factor

Last week's primary victory by Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Penn., was just the break Senate Republicans needed.

• Charlie Cook
• May 4, 2004

Serious Senate Races

The GOP's odds of maintaining control of the Senate have dropped.

• Charlie Cook
• April 27, 2004

Political Balance

A tiny, last-minute event could tip the scale in this year's presidential race.

• Charlie Cook
• April 20, 2004

Perilous Times

Turmoil in Iraq could turn out to be a bigger Bush re-election headache than job losses.

• Charlie Cook
• April 13, 2004

Teetering on the Edge

President Bush's political fortunes are likely to continue riding a seesaw until Nov. 2.

• Charlie Cook
• April 5, 2004

Sowing and Reaping

Many once-dispirited Democrats believe that the conditions are ripe for them to pluck the House of Representatives from the Republican Party.

• Richard E. Cohen
• March 30, 2004

The Known Quantity

The value of incumbency seems to be growing.

• Charlie Cook
• March 23, 2004

Government Reform chief works to bridge differences across the aisle

Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., has worked to improve relations with his Democratic colleagues during his year as chairman of the House Government Reform Committee.

• Richard E. Cohen
• March 19, 2004

The Nader Effect

Early polls show Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., hurt by Ralph Nader.

• Charlie Cook
• March 16, 2004

The Case for Gephardt

Although Kerry's choosing Edwards as a running mate is hardly a nutty idea, why should he do it if there are stronger choices?

• Charlie Cook
• March 9, 2004

Warning Signs

Ralph Nader's recently announced presidential bid and a GOP loss in Kentucky should set off alarms for both political parties.

• Charlie Cook
• March 2, 2004

Power Struggle

Democrats face several tough battles in the fight for control of Congress.

• Charlie Cook
• February 24, 2004

Rush to Judgment

This campaign has yet to play out, but the past 90 days may be a sign of the volatility ahead of us—and of the danger of making grand pronouncements with so many events yet to take place.

• Charlie Cook
• February 17, 2004

Crowning Kerry

• Charlie Cook
• February 10, 2004

Appointees, civil servants share secrets to a good relationship

• Amelia Gruber
• July 2, 2003

Management of nuclear lab program draws mixed reviews

• Amelia Gruber
• May 28, 2003

Army privatizes logistics, seeks new system

Army privatizes logistics, seeks new system

• George Cahlink
• July 7, 2000

FAIR Act Report - Housing and Urban Development Inspector General

• April 6, 2000

FAIR Act Report - Veterans Affairs Department

• January 4, 2000

FAIR Act Report - Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Affairs Department

• December 30, 1999