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No Perfect Political Weapon
A new poll tests voters' attitudes about two key 2014 topics: Obamacare and the economy.
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Early Predictions on the 2016 GOP Presidential Nomination
Logic would argue for a center-right pick, but it is clear the passion has been on the right.
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How 2014 Could Give the GOP False Hope
Republicans could win the midterms without fixing the party's problems.
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Six Ways Washington Will Stay the Same
What will happen after the midterm elections in November?
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You Don't Need a Weatherman
What the seasonal and cyclical forces in American politics suggest about the coming elections.
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Congressional Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Midterms
The party’s chances of holding onto a majority in the Senate are looking increasingly tenuous.
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Uneasy Days for the Economy
What happens when a nation with a "bootstrap" self-image settles into a state of uncertainty?
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Is Hillary Clinton Really a 100 Percent Lock to Run?
Entering a presidential race is effectively a nine-year commitment: one year to run, another eight if she runs for reelection and wins.
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The Path to Victory in 2014
The president’s languishing approval ratings point to different strategies for each party going into the midterms.
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Why We're Already Talking About the 2016 Race
There's not a lot happening in Washington, and what little is possible is already being done. No wonder people are looking ahead.
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The Parties Have Already Devised Their Midterm Messages
Democrats and Republicans are ready for November, but it's not clear that either of their story lines will resonate across the spectrum.
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Can Democrats Recover From the Obamacare Catastrophe?
If Republicans don't flub the coming fiscal debates like they did in the fall, voters will focus squarely on the health care rollout.
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Anti-Incumbent Fever Won't Oust Many Incumbents
Don't expect many members of Congress to lose their seats next year, despite Congress's 9 percent approval rating.
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Voters Don't Want to See Anyone Win
They 'want to punish Republicans but not reward Democrats,' says one pollster.
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The GOP Still Hasn't Figured Out How to Get On With the Tea Party
Tuesday's election results ensure that the battle over the faction's role in Republican politics will rage on.
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Obama's Credibility Is At Risk
The troubled health care rollout and disclosures that NSA spied on allies have damaged the public's view of the president's ability to do his job.
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This Isn't the First Time Obama Ignored Health Care Warnings
The president needs to apply an overdue reality check to the problem-plagued Affordable Care Act.
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Conservatives, Get a Grip on Reality
Those who thought shutting down the government was a winning strategy should have their heads examined.
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How Democrats Can Get to Yes
If they want to end the shutdown and avoid default, they must find a way to let Republicans save face.
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Why the House GOP Lacks an Electoral Incentive to Compromise
Even if Republicans behave badly in the budget and debt-ceiling fights, they face little risk of losing House control.
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