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Lesser of Two Evils
Waiting may be better for Democrats than losing on climate change or health care reform.
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Stimulus Quandary
Mixed economic indicators have revived talk that another spending boost might be necessary.
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Rolling the Dice
House vote on the climate bill hints at potential trouble in the Senate -- and for some Democrats in 2010.
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Bargain Hunters
The public likes President Obama but reserves the right to worry about the price tag of his goals.
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Full Plate
The same circumstances that assured Obama’s election have helped him press forward with sweeping policy proposals.
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Dream Team
President Obama has assembled a staff that is well-connected on Capitol Hill and aware of past administrations’ mistakes.
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Dress Rehearsal
Conservatives appear to be using Sonia Sotomayor to sharpen their attack strategies for future nominees who would change the balance of the Supreme Court.
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Leveling Off
Buoyed by increasing optimism about the economy, President Obama’s approval ratings appear to have reached a high plateau.
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Obama's Midterm Exam
First-term midterm elections are distinctly different from “six-year-itch” midterms.
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Early Clues
New poll results look promising for Democrats, but the party’s success in the 2010 elections will hinge on the economy.
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Just Round One
It's easy to give the outcome of a special election too much weight -- but looking for a pattern is more useful.
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Tipping Point
Escalating drug-related violence in Mexico could trigger demagoguery in U.S. politics.
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