Battle for the Senate 2014

Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep interviews President Obama on Dec. 17 in the Oval Office, where they discussed recent moves on Cuba and immigration, and prospects for cooperation with a GOP-dominated Congress.

Despite Election Defeat, Obama Sees Room To Push His Agenda

6:06pm December 30, 2014

by Steve Inskeep

President Obama begins his administration's final phase the way he began several others: recovering from disaster, in this case the loss of the Senate. He's striving to show he won't be a lame duck.

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President Obama stumped for gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf this weekend in Philadelphia. Wolf's victory Tuesday was among the few bright spots for Democrats.

We Need A New Word For The Latest Republican Wave

3:22pm November 05, 2014

by Ron Elving

In 2006, President Bush's Republicans took a "thumpin'." Four years later, President Obama's Democrats saw "a shellacking." So what do you call the damage done to Obama and his party last night?

Sen. Mitch McConnell is accompanied by his wife, Elaine Chao, at his victory event Tuesday in Louisville, Ky.

After A Resounding GOP Victory, 6 Tidbits That Tell The Story

9:35am November 05, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The midterms marked a drubbing for Democrats. Republicans picked up at least seven Senate seats, wresting control of the chamber and setting up a divided government for at least the next two years.

Supporters of Republican Sen.-elect Tom Cotton celebrate his win in Arkansas over incumbent Mark Pryor. The GOP picked up seven seats Tuesday, gaining control of the Senate.

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GOP Takes Control Of Senate With Wins in N.C., Iowa, Ark., Colo.

1:08am November 05, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

Republicans needed to pick up just six seats in Tuesday's midterm elections to wrest control of the Senate. In the House, the key question was how big the GOP majority would be next year.

Then-Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole of Kansas was all smiles after Republicans took over the Senate in an eight-seat rout in 1994.

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The Most Reliable Guide To Campaign 2014? History

12:56pm November 04, 2014

by Ron Elving

Forget the contradictory polls and the pundit spin. Look to history as a more reliable guide to what will happen on Election Day.

It's a long shot, but there's a scenario where control of the Senate might not be known until Jan. 6 â three days after the start of the next Congress. That's when Republican David Perdue and Democrat Michelle Nunn will face each other in a Georgia r

What If The Senate Isn't Decided On Election Day?

5:42pm November 03, 2014

by S.V. Dáte

The election outlook is promising for the GOP. But there are a few scenarios that could have America waiting well beyond Nov. 4 to know which party controls the Senate.