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

The Known Quantity

The value of incumbency seems to be growing.

• Charlie Cook
• March 23, 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

Iowa caucus results leave Democratic race wide open

• Charlie Cook
• January 20, 2004

With one week to go, many Senate, House races very close

• Charlie Cook
• October 29, 2002

Homeland security reorganization may be good politics

• Charlie Cook
• June 11, 2002

Election day unlikely to transform Congress

• Charlie Cook
• April 29, 2002