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Can midterms 'solve' Washington? Problems go much deeper than one election.Even if Republican take control of the Senate and keep the House, Democrats will have many ways to stop their agenda. And polarization might only increase.
Catchiest campaign ads of 2014: nine pitches that made an impression What do Barry Manilow, skeet shooting, and driving a car in reverse have to do with the 2014 US elections? Well, this campaign season had no shortage of interesting TV ads 鈥� including ones with the motifs just mentioned. Here鈥檚 an election-season recap through the lens of ads that have had an influence on voters.
Six things to watch on election nightElection Day is finally here, and for viewers at home 鈥� on TV or on the Web 鈥� there's plenty to watch. Here's a guide.
Michelle Obama to blacks: Vote, then eat fried chicken. Is that racist?Michelle Obama was asked if blacks may eat 'soul food' after voting. The First Lady of Good Eating said it was OK to eat fried chicken. Was she being racist?聽
Cover StoryHow to fix Congress: Bring back earmarks and more privacyPart 4 of 4: Jason Grumet of the Bipartisan Policy Center suggests cutting down on the time spent fundraising, doing away with the 'toothpick rule,' and revamping the primary system.聽
What will happen on Election Day? 5 scenarios for the Senate.There are so many tossup races and so many variables still in play for the Senate on Election Day, that anything is possible, from an outright Republican takeover to a 50-50 split.
How can Congress fix itself? It should stop trying to fix itself.Congress has tried to reform itself in the past, usually with good intentions. But few are impressed with the results. That speaks to a need to acknowledge how Congress works.
The best and worst campaigns of 2014We've laughed, we've cried, and we're glad the 2014 midterms are almost over. Here are our picks for the stars and duds of this campaign season.聽
Top 10 moments in the race for control of the US SenateSenate Republicans appear to be poised for a big victory in November's midterm vote. If so, here are the Top 10 moments that helped get them there.
Which party is benefiting from early voting?Candidates like Kay Hagan and Michelle Nunn can be viewing the early voting news positively. If I were Mark Udall, John Hickenlooper, and Charlie Crist, though, I鈥檇 be slightly concerned.
Does Rand Paul support voter ID laws, or not?On CBS鈥檚 'Face the Nation,' Bob Schieffer asked the Kentucky senator whether he supported GOP-backed efforts to require voters to show picture IDs in many states.
Ben Stein: 'Obama is the most racist president.' Why is Obama the punching bag du jour?Conservative Ben Stein launched a verbal salvo against President Obama. But he's not alone. Liberals, including Matt Damon, Hillary Clinton, and Cornell West, 聽are now criticizing Obama. Why now?
Joni Ernst is 'as good looking as Taylor Swift.' Did Tom Harkin just cost Democrats Iowa?Exiting Sen. Tom Harkin said Republican candidate Joni Ernst 聽may be "as good looking as Taylor Swift or as nice as Mr. Rogers." Did this comment hurt Democratic candidate Bruce Braley? 聽
Is Joe Biden the John Belushi of the Democratic Party?One day before the 2014 midterm elections, things aren't looking too bright for the Democrats. What's the solution? Send in Joe Biden!
Cover StoryHow to fix Congress: Do more work behind closed doorsPart 3 of 4: Congressional expert Sarah Binder believes lawmakers need to move power from party leaders back to committee chairs and curb leaks to the media.聽- Will Republican wave hit Senate on Election Day? History offers clues.Tossup races tend to tilt in one direction on Election Day, an expert notes. There are 10 Senate tossup races Tuesday, and late polling is trending toward Republicans.
Did 'tea party' governors go too far? Voters are about to weigh in.In an election that looks promising for Republicans in Congress and state legislatures, a number of Republican governors could lose.
Senate elections 101: The big Kansas issue Pat Roberts isn't talking aboutAgriculture is Kansas鈥檚 bread-and-butter issue, literally. But Sen. Pat Roberts (R) 鈥� potential chair of the Agriculture Committee 鈥� is barely talking about it.
Senate elections 101: N.H. shapes up as carpetbagger vs. rubber stampNew Hampshire's Senate candidates, Republican Scott Brown and incumbent Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, have defined each other clearly.
Senate elections 101: In remote Alaska, remotest places could be crucialTo fend off his Republican challenger, Democratic Alaska Sen. Mark Begich is depending on rural voters and rural issues.
