2014 House races

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.

Politics & Government

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.

Politics & Government

In N.H. Race, A Rematch Of A Rematch

10:46pm September 30, 2014

by Ailsa Chang

Voters in New Hampshire's 1st District have swung back and forth in recent congressional elections. This year, Democratic Rep. Carol Shea-Porter meets former GOP Rep. Frank Guinta for the third time.

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