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Jostling For A Seat

The pending retirement of Sen. Paul Sarbanes may led to some interesting politics in Maryland over the next year.

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An Uphill Battle

Putting a congressional district on a wish list doesn't automatically create a turnover.

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Cut Your Losses

President Bush needs a 'Plan B' for Social Security.

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Drawing Skills

Mid-decade redistricting is growing more popular.

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Midterm Anxiety

Is there really any chance that the Republicans could lose control of the House and Senate in 2006?

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Performance Assessment

Expect Bush's popularity to track that of the Iraq war.

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The Hunt for Willing Volunteers

Why no one should envy House recruiters.

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Fork in the Road

If the White House chooses the wrong path on Social Security and tax restructuring, the president's party risks losing its majorities in the House and Senate.

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Follow the Leader?

Will legislators be more willing to break ranks than they have been in recent years?

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Rallying Cry

This inaugural address is President Bush's opportunity to capture some momentum for his second-term agenda.

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The Unbeatable

Why are most House members virtually immune to electoral challenges?

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The Finish Line

Aggressive fundraising helped Republicans gain two more seats in House runoff elections last month.

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Up or Down

Presidential appointees ought not be left twisting in the wind. They deserve a vote in the Senate.

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Election 2006

Another uphill cycle for Senate's Democrats.

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The Dealmaker

Can anyone fill the shoes of retiring Sen. John Breaux?

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Taming the Wild Cards

On tough votes, the Senate Republicans will not have an easy time finding Democrats to offset GOP defections.

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Wide Open

The 2008 presidential race is likely to see huge fields of candidates from both sides of the political spectrum.

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No Transformation

Republicans shouldn't get too carried away with their successes on Election Day.

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Near-Perfect Campaign

The Bush-Cheney reelection effort was perhaps the best planned, best executed, most disciplined, and most strategic presidential campaign in history.

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Waiting Game

The tone and rhythm of election night could be set when the polls close in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.