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Center of Power

Senate Democrats won’t be able to overcome filibusters without the help of their middle-of-the-road colleagues.

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Change You Can Count On

The economic catastrophe will bring more regulation, more skepticism and more scrutiny.

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The Palin Question

The difference between the Alaska governor's popularity within and outside the GOP could signal trouble ahead.

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Missing: Seller’s Remorse

The consequences of Republicans’ emphasis on tax cuts and social and cultural conservatism have been stark.

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Learn Or Languish

The GOP's focus on social, cultural, and religious issues cost its candidates dearly among upscale voters.

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Obama's Short Coattails

Democrats' downballot gains weren't as great as some had hoped.

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Leap of Faith

An Obama administration could be very different from past Democratic administrations.

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Swinging for the Fences

By every metric, Democrat Barack Obama’s presidential campaign looks as if it is headed for the upper deck.

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GOP Train Wreck

Back-to-back election disasters are rare, but Republicans might be headed for that.

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Going Obama's Way

If the economy remains the focus over the next month, the election may get out of McCain's reach.

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Tie Breaker

The House would pick the next president if the Electoral College vote ended in a tie.

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GOP Senate Slippage

The outlook for Republicans has deteriorated to the point where a filibuster-proof Democratic majority seems less implausible.

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McCain Stalls

Recent developments on Wall Street will make it harder for John McCain to win in November.

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Shot of Excitement

Sarah Palin appears to be an asset to Republicans, but it’s unlikely she’ll be a savior.

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Trouble, Trouble, Trouble

The new president will face a multitude of problems, but likely will have a hard time accomplishing more than three or four big things in his first term.

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Georgia on Obama’s Mind

The selection of Joe Biden as a running mate may help Obama over the threshold on national security issues.

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All Obama, All the Time

The results of the presidential election will hinge on voters’ perceptions of Barack Obama.

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Eye of the Storm

Many voters are taking a time-out from the presidential race. But they'll be back.

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Losing Ground

Republicans no longer have a realistic chance of holding their own in this year's Senate contests.

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Missing Pieces

John McCain's campaign seems little more than a candidate, an airplane and a small staff.