midterms 2014

Supporters cheer in Colorado Springs, Colo., as a television broadcast declares that Republicans have taken control of the Senate. Republican candidates, party committees and outside groups spent about $44 million more than Democrats, according to the Cen

2014 Midterm Election Was The Most Expensive One Yet

4:41pm February 18, 2015

by Peter Overby

The $3.77 billion appeared to come from a smaller cadre of donors than in the 2010 midterms, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., chair of the Senate energy committee, spoke Wednesday about getting congressional approval for the Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL pipeline. With her is Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a member of the committee.

Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana

11:19am November 13, 2014

by Bill Chappell

The two bills' sponsors — Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La. — are heading toward a runoff election next month.

Republican Ed Gillespie Concedes Virginia Senate Race

12:57am November 08, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

He told supporters in Springfield, Va., that the gap in the number of votes between him and the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Mark Warner, had grown and "I know that a change in outcome is not possible."

President Obama answers questions during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, one day after Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate and captured their biggest majority in the House in more than 60 years.

Obama Cites 'A Moment For Reflection' In Election Results

6:33pm November 05, 2014

by Bill Chappell

Speaking one day after his party lost control of the Senate to the Republican Party, President Obama says he's not "mopey" over the trouncing Democrats endured but rather energized.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he sees issues where a Republican-led Congress can work with President Obama. McConnell won re-election Tuesday, as his party took control of the Senate.

McConnell Says 'Senate Needs To Be Fixed,' Discussing GOP Gains

2:52pm November 05, 2014

by Bill Chappell

One day after the GOP took control of Congress, presumptive Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Republicans are willing to work with President Obama on some issues.

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.