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Pumped Up?
So far, gasoline prices are pretty low on the list of issues likely to sway voters in midterm elections.
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Financial Hurdles
Democrats may lack the money needed to capitalize on their advantages in the midterm elections.
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The Intensity Factor
The strength of the public’s like or dislike for a president matters a great deal in midterm elections.
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Courting Conservatives
To improve his chances in the 2008 presidential race, Sen. John McCain must win more support from the right.
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Motivational Challenge
The latest polls show that Democrats are more energized than Republicans about the midterm elections.
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Second-Rate Candidates
Public opinion is turning in Democrats’ favor, but a lack of top quality contenders could hurt the party in midterm elections.
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Structural Advantage
A race-by-race analysis signals that the GOP has a good chance of retaining control in midterm elections.
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The Big Picture
National polls indicate that Republicans are at least as bad off as Democrats were in 1994, prior to losing control of Congress.
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Bench Strength
Democrats would be wise to maintain a strong presence even in states that are heavily Republican.
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Looking Toward 2008
The upcoming presidential campaign will be the first since 1928 that doesn’t feature a sitting president or vice president.
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Hard Choices
The two front-runners for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination are unpopular with large portions of the party.
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Popularity Factor
Energy prices deserve more attention than they typically receive for their influence on presidents’ approval ratings.
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Real Control
Democrats would be better off staying in the minority than they would be winning the House and Senate by a narrow margin.
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Within Reach
Democrats have a decent chance of gaining the 15 seats they need to take over the House in midterm elections, according to a National Journal analysis.
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Worth Watching
Recent developments make the Senate races in Hawaii and Missouri more interesting.
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Leadership Shuffle
Personalities and comfort levels will drive the race for House majority leader.
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Ripple Effect
Democrats stand to benefit from lobbyist Jack Abramoff’s guilty plea if he directly implicates former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
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Larger Than Life
At his 50th anniversary, Michigan congressman’s mark on environmental and other issues is already clear.
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Escaping Blame
Congress has yet to come under fire for its support of the increasingly unpopular Iraq war.
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