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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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No Perfect Political Weapon
A new poll tests voters' attitudes about two key 2014 topics: Obamacare and the economy.
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How 2014 Could Give the GOP False Hope
Republicans could win the midterms without fixing the party's problems.
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Six Ways Washington Will Stay the Same
What will happen after the midterm elections in November?
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Congressional Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Midterms
The party’s chances of holding onto a majority in the Senate are looking increasingly tenuous.
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Uneasy Days for the Economy
What happens when a nation with a "bootstrap" self-image settles into a state of uncertainty?
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Is Hillary Clinton Really a 100 Percent Lock to Run?
Entering a presidential race is effectively a nine-year commitment: one year to run, another eight if she runs for reelection and wins.
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The Path to Victory in 2014
The president’s languishing approval ratings point to different strategies for each party going into the midterms.
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Why We're Already Talking About the 2016 Race
There's not a lot happening in Washington, and what little is possible is already being done. No wonder people are looking ahead.
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Throw the Other Bums Out
Americans really disapprove of Congress--except for their own representatives.
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Can Democrats Recover From the Obamacare Catastrophe?
If Republicans don't flub the coming fiscal debates like they did in the fall, voters will focus squarely on the health care rollout.
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Anti-Incumbent Fever Won't Oust Many Incumbents
Don't expect many members of Congress to lose their seats next year, despite Congress's 9 percent approval rating.
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The GOP Still Hasn't Figured Out How to Get On With the Tea Party
Tuesday's election results ensure that the battle over the faction's role in Republican politics will rage on.
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Here’s How Republicans Can Take Over the Senate
There are many opportunities for GOP pickups in states where Democrats are weak.
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So Much for Immigration Reform
Politics inside both parties make it unlikely Congress will approve landmark legislation.
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Why Americans Are Divided Between the Two Parties
The public likes Democrats more than Republicans. But it also hates Obamacare more than it loves it.
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Why Obama’s Approval Rating Isn’t Higher
Controversies could prevent him from getting credit for the improving economy.
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No Wonder Republican Criticism of Obama Isn’t Working
They’re attacking the president where he’s least vulnerable.
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Republicans Should Go Easy on Obama, At Least in Public
As a tactical matter, a subterranean campaign will score more direct hits on the president.
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