Mid Term Elections

Election Special: The "Joys" of Blaming Obama

Carol Smaldino | Posted 11.03.2009 | Politics


Carol Smaldino

We, the People, are perpetuating the tendency to blame one human being in what seems like the implicit wish for a strong monarch rather than a democratically elected President.

How Important Are These Off-Year Races?

New York Times | ADAM NAGOURNEY | Posted 11.01.2009 | Politics


At the very least, the results in the governors' races, if not predictive, are quite likely to drive the political narrative, bolstering or diminishin...

2010: The Year Main Street Sticks It to Wall Street and Washington

Don McNay | Posted 10.27.2009 | Business


Don McNay

If anyone has ever dreamed of being an office holder, 2010 is the year to do it. There are going to be several situations where voters elect a complete unknown, just to express their anger about the incumbent.

Colorado Senate Race: Castle Rock Republican Joins Field

Denver Business Journal | Ed Sealover | Posted 10.16.2009 | Denver


Former state Sen. Tom Wiens, R-Castle Rock, has formed an exploratory committee to look into a run for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Wiens, who served in ...

Democrats, Republicans Eyeing Virginia, New Jersey Governors Races As 2010 Indicators

Washington Post | Dan Balz | Posted 07.07.2009 | Politics


Off-year elections rarely predict the future -- except when they do. That's why Democratic and Republican leaders will be closely watching the guberna...

Republicans Take Huge Political Risk Opposing Obama Jobs Bill

Robert Creamer | Posted 03.14.2009 | Politics


Robert Creamer

By obstinately opposing Obama's plan to create or save 4 million jobs, the Republican leadership could be leading its followers from their current political wilderness into "never-never" land.

After the Obama Win.

William Galston | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


William Galston

On the critical issue of government's role, Democrats do not have a mandate. Rather, they have a chance to make their case.