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Shifting Seats

With many races in play, a GOP takeover in the Senate is becoming less of a long shot.

  • Charlie Cook
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Another Headache

President Obama’s opinion on the Manhattan mosque is far from expedient -- unfortunately for Democrats.

  • Charlie Cook
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Less Is More

Swing voters increasingly think government is doing too much.

  • Charlie Cook
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A Turning Point For Democrats?

It's too early to say for sure, but it's possible that the Republican wave has subsided.

  • Charlie Cook
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Number Crunching

A look at the case made by top Democratic strategists that they'll keep their House majority.

  • Charlie Cook
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Presidential Politics

The best option for Democrats may be to frame the election as Bush versus Obama.

  • Charlie Cook
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Democrats' Biggest Challenge

The party's fortunes this November are inextricably linked to the economy.

  • Charlie Cook
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Hurricane GOP

Make no mistake about it: There is a wave out there, and for Democrats, the House is, at best, teetering on the edge.

  • Charlie Cook
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Driving Into the Ditch

Fewer and fewer lawmakers remain in the middle of the road, where consensus and compromise form.

  • Charlie Cook
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When Politics Is National

A recent poll of likely voters in battleground districts shows disturbing results for Democrats.

  • Charlie Cook
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Democrats' Wild Ride

House Democrats are in a much more vulnerable position than their Senate counterparts.

  • Charlie Cook
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Korean Clashes

Young South Koreans are more focused on economic advancement than on nationalism.

  • Charlie Cook
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Coming Up Short

When voters start questioning your competence, it's like pulling a thread that can unravel an entire presidency.

  • Charlie Cook
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GOP Soul-Searching

Republicans have lost three straight special congressional elections in swing districts.

  • Charlie Cook
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Twin Furies

Anti-Democrat and populist winds are blowing through the country.

  • Charlie Cook
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The Anti-Everything Mood

Voter frustration with Washington has reached the boiling point.

  • Charlie Cook
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Catching Breaks

Republicans have real pickup opportunities in Pennsylvania and Hawaii special elections.

  • Charlie Cook
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Hanging On

A party in power these days seems like a rodeo cowboy riding an angry bronco.

  • Charlie Cook
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Divided Government

If the GOP recaptures the House during the midterm election, it could help President Obama's reelection chances.

  • Charlie Cook
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Of Swans and Spoilers

To improve their Election Day prospects, Democrats would need an extraordinary game-changing event or a GOP implosion.

  • Charlie Cook
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