Overinterpretation

Democrats are eager to read enormous significance into their latest win in a South Dakota special election.

• Charlie Cook
• June 8, 2004

Premature Panic

It is far too soon for House Republicans to mount a suicide watch.

• Charlie Cook
• June 1, 2004

High Stakes

If 1997 was the most boring political year we've had in over two decades, 2004 is turning out to be one of the most fascinating.

• Charlie Cook
• May 25, 2004

Crunching the Numbers

For the first time, a majority of Americans are critical of the president and his administration's handling of the war.

• Charlie Cook
• May 18, 2004

Choosing the Right Partner

The only remaining major X-factor in the makeup of political battleground states is Kerry's choice for running mate.

• Charlie Cook
• May 11, 2004

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

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