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Michael Jordan disses Obama's golf game. Which president was real First Duffer?Michael Jordan called Obama 'a hack,' among other things, during an interview with Ahmad Rashad. So which president dominated on the links?
Sen. Mary Landrieu says race hurts Obama in Louisiana. Fact or election gaffe?Republicans took umbrage at Landrieu's remarks. Polls show the president is indeed very unpopular with whites in Louisiana.
Senate elections 101: Iowa split between two very different candidatesDemocratic Rep. Bruce Braley seemed a shoo-in for the open Senate seat in Iowa. Then along came Joni Ernst. Now Iowans have a tough choice.
Senate elections 101: Kentucky conflicted about Mitch McConnellKentuckians aren't overly pleased with incumbent Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell. But they like President Obama even less, which makes things hard for Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes.
How Election 2014 could create a Charlie Brown CongressRemember when Lucy takes the ball away from Charlie Brown? That could be Congress and President Obama next year. Or maybe they take a page from President Clinton's book and actually work together. Here are three reasons for hope and for caution.聽
Is this the worst congressional race in US?When asked during a debate to name the title of the last book they'd read, both candidates of New York's 11th congressional district were stumped.
US economy continues upward trend, contrary to many voters' perceptionsNew GDP numbers show the economy growing at 3.5 percent, which is better than consensus forecasts. It's the last portrait of the economy before Election Day.
Jeb Bush says son 'didn't talk to me.' Not running in 2016 after all?On MSNBC Thursday, Bush dismissed son's statement that the former Florida governor would likely run for president. But we stand by our statement that George P. Bush's remarks are hardest bit of evidence so far that his dad will run.
Senate elections 101: Colorado could come down to women's issues.Democratic Sen. Mark Udall has dumped much of his campaign money into attacking Republican Rep. Cory Gardner on reproductive rights. But it might not have worked as well as he hoped.
Election 2014: Do all the close Senate races mean Democrats have a shot?Republicans are still favored to win control of the Senate. But it's not a purely anti-Democratic cycle. Plenty of Republicans are struggling 鈥� a few in Senate races, and lots of governors.聽- Senate elections 101: Louisiana is a referendum on Mary Landrieu.Louisiana incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu says she can deliver on the state's top three priorities. If voters believe her, she might just survive.
Sarah Palin pretends she might be running for office againLike her past flirtations with running for politics, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's latest hint about tossing her cap into the ring is just a feint.
President Obama quickly backtracks after implying Michelle doesn't workMichelle Obama has chosen a few select issues to advocate for. Her 'Let鈥檚 Move' program, encouraging children to get active to combat obesity, has been one of her trademark programs as first lady.
Why Sarah Palin really might run for office againSarah Palin says all the criticism from 'those haters out there ... invigorates me.' A majority of Americans say they've heard enough from her, but she has a base of committed supporters, and even some Democrats say they want her to run.- Kentucky Senate race: Grimes brings in Clinton, McConnell releases the houndsWith only days left before midterm elections, Alison Lundergan Grimes and Sen. Mitch McConnell are hauling out their most powerful weapons. For Ms. Grimes, that鈥檚 Hillary Rodham Clinton. For Senator McConnell, it鈥檚 bloodhounds.
Wisconsin governor's race: Can Obama's visit tip the outcome?Gov. Scott Walker's race is tightening, as President Obama makes a rare appearance with a Democratic candidate in the 2014 campaign cycle. But it's not clear whether his presence will help or hurt challenger Mary Burke.聽
What does Christie's tough talk on Ebola say about him as a presidential candidate?Governor Christie鈥檚 tough-guy persona has generally served him well in a crisis, but some say his 'quarantine dance' shows he's not ready for prime-time.- Do Republicans really not like the Beatles? Facebook releases voters' tastes.Democratic supporters favor 'The Color Purple' and 'The Hobbit,' while Republican backers are big fans of 'Heaven is for Real' and 'Atlas Shrugged,' according to Facebook. Bipartisan support exists for Taylor Swift and 'The Big Bang Theory.'
Your 30-second guide to 2014 midtermsHere's the bottom line: Republicans are likely to take control of the Senate and keep control of the House, but only if lots of registered voters who don't want that to happen sit out midterm elections, as they have in the past.
President Obama: a first-class intellect but second-class temperament. Really?Presidential choices are often so constrained by factors outside their control that temperament has little bearing on whether presidents succeed or not.聽