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September Surprise?

Henry J. Stern | Posted 10.25.2011

Henry J. Stern

The possibility of an upset in the special election September 13 to fill Anthony Weiner's congressional seat should cause Democratic leaders some anxiety. The Republican nominee, Bob Turner, is running hard.

The Last Time Byrd's Record Was Broken

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

John R. Bohrer

Today, Senator Robert C. Byrd broke the record of a one-time colleague as the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history. Let's put his long run into perspective.