Senate Democrats did better than just keep their slim majority. Wednesday brought news that they expanded it by managing to retain control of two of their most threatened seats, in Montana and North Dakota.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
National Elections
After Romney’s Loss, Mormons Lament What Might Have Been
Mitt Romney’s White House run raised the profile of his Mormon faith, and made many fellow Mormons hope that misunderstandings of their faith could be dispelled. And, of course, there was pride in seeing one of their own come so close to the White House. Those hopes were dashed with his loss Tuesday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Controversial Members Of Congress Come And Go
Members of the House known for notorious or offensive comments have lost their seats in Tuesday’s elections. On the other hand, some are coming back.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
5 Truisms About the 2012 Election … That Weren’t True
A gloomy economy dooms the incumbent? Undecideds break toward the challenger? The tallest guy always wins? Not this time.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Stocks Fall On ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Fears
Concerned that the White House and Congress won’t be able to agree on how to avoid deep spending cuts and tax increases, many investors sold stocks this morning.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
For Obama, Vindication, But Not A Mandate
Obama has become only the third U.S. president to win re-election by a narrower margin than his first victory. Having won a second term, Obama will seek to set the nation’s agenda on issues ranging from taxes to immigration, but he may continue to struggle in selling his ideas to Congress.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us