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Could Sen. McConnell lose? He'd be in good company, historically.If Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell were to be defeated in November, it would hardly be the first time that one of Washington's mighty had fallen. Here's three congressional leaders who lost.
FocusWhy Mitch McConnell, Senate's top Republican, is so vulnerable at homeSenate minority leader Mitch McConnell is revered among Kentucky Republicans. But anti-incumbent sentiment is abroad in the land for the 2014 midterms, and a Democrat is charging hard.- FocusWhy Mitch McConnell, Senate's top Republican, is so vulnerable at homeSenate minority leader Mitch McConnell is revered among Kentucky Republicans. But anti-incumbent sentiment is abroad in the land for the 2014 midterms, and a Democrat is charging hard.
Why US says optimism on Iran nuclear talks is 'way out of control'The Iran nuclear talks starting Wednesday involve a long list of very complex issues and varying perspectives. So despite some promising signs, officials are wary of building up expectations.
Can plum Senate post save Mary Landrieu? These days, it could backfire.Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, a vulnerable Democrat, is playing up her role as chairwoman of the Senate energy committee. But voters might not see that as a good thing if she can't deliver.
Karl Rove faces backlash on Hillary Clinton remarks. Did he go too far?Democrats as well as some Republicans say remarks by Karl Rove about Hillary Clinton's health were out of bounds. But the GOP strategist has his defenders, who note that the media always scrutinize the health of serious presidential candidates.
Nebraska Senate primary: Tea party gets its win, but not a flame-throwerBen Sasse, winner of the GOP Senate primary in Nebraska, has heavyweight backing from tea party groups 鈥� and he gives the insurgent wing an important victory. But he talks more like a uniter than a member of a rebel cause.
Obamacare: How much did taxpayers spend on clumsy state exchanges?The 14 states that opted to build their own Obamacare heath exchanges used more federal money than the US spent on HealthCare.gov, by one tally. Some of those costly websites still don't work.
Karl Rove questions Hillary Clinton's health. Too much or just politics?GOP political strategist Karl Rove opined recently that voters need to know what happened when Hillary Clinton suffered a fall in 2012. How you view his remarks may depend on what you think about him more generally.
Tea party hoping for big win in Nebraska primary, but dark horse loomsWhoever wins the Republican Senate primary in Nebraska on Tuesday is likely to win in November, and the national tea party establishment wants that seat. But the campaign has been nasty, and a third candidate is surging.聽
Does new poll show Democrats might keep control of Senate?A just-released poll shows Democrats tied with or leading Republicans in key red state Senate races, boosting morale on the left. But it's a bit early for election forecasting models to pay much heed.
Washington Monument reopens. Here's where to go when the line is too long.The Washington Monument is reopening Monday, spiffy and safe after repairs from earthquake damage. But if the wait is too long for the elevator ride to the top, D.C. has other attractions that might suffice.
Hillary Clinton: How will her roles as mother and grandmother play in 2016?Vogue magazine has published an excerpt from Hillary Clinton鈥檚 upcoming memoir, 鈥淗ard Choices,鈥� focusing on her mother. Opponents likely will look elsewhere for political targets.
What Monica Lewinsky can teach Republicans about BenghaziLast week brought a refresher course in late-1990s politics, thanks to Monica Lewinsky. Those lessons might be useful to Republicans embarking on their Benghazi investigation.
Rand Paul sounds off on voter ID: Will it help the GOP with black voters?Sen. Rand Paul says Republicans have "gone completely crazy" on voter identification. But he has his own history on race that makes African American voters skeptical of him and the GOP.
Michelle Obama: Pray for kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirlsFirst lady Michelle Obama says she and President Obama are "outraged and heartbroken" about the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls. Some see political advantage in the tragedy.
Democrats' Benghazi dilemma: Join 'blatantly political' congressional probe?House Republicans are zeroing in on what they claim were Obama administration missteps on the Benghazi attack. Democrats must decide whether to participate or boycott an investigation they see as highly partisan.
Why Hillary Clinton鈥檚 State Dept. didn鈥檛 list Boko Haram as a terrorist groupWas Hillary Clinton 'soft on Boko Haram?' The US now lists it as a terrorist group, but the Clinton State Dept. listed only individuals. Experts, and Nigeria, had opposed the designation at the time.
House compromise on NSA reform: how it balances freedom and securityThe House Judiciary and Intelligence committees reached a compromise on the proposed USA Freedom Act, which would ban NSA collection of metadata, but allow the Justice Department emergency access.聽
Monitor BreakfastLeading Democrat: Benghazi is the GOP's new ObamacareThe GOP-led House is forming a select committee on the Benghazi tragedy because 'continuing to focus obsessively on repealing the Affordable Care Act has lost its luster,' Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the DNC, said this week.