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Midterms Are Dems’ to Lose—and They May

January 29, 2026 |
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In midterm elections, the party that doesn’t hold the White House almost always makes gains. That’s especially true when the president’s approval rating is underwater, which means Republicans should be worried.

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January 07, 2009 |
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Mythmaking is in full swing as the Bush administration prepares to leave town. Among the more prominent is the assertion that the housing meltdown resulted from unbridled capitalism under a president opposed to all regulation....
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January 01, 2009 |
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This holiday season, home in Texas and surrounded by close friends and family, I often found myself thinking about virtual strangers....
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December 25, 2008 |
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With only five days left, my lead is insurmountable. The competition can't catch up. And for the third year in a row, I'll triumph. In second place will be the president of the United States. Our contest is not about sports or politics. It's about books....
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December 16, 2008 |
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As he organizes his presidency, Barack Obama continues to receive glowing reviews. Three out of four Americans approve of how he's handling his transition....
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December 10, 2008 |
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What a difference a month makes. Since November's election, the GOP is three wins, no losses....
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December 03, 2008 |
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If money talks, we'll likely soon hear the real reason why Barack Obama beat John McCain. Both men and the national parties will report to the Federal Election Commission today how much money they raised in October and November. And what the numbers will ...
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November 27, 2008 |
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When President-elect Barack Obama's economic transition team met this month, everyone was there -- inflation fighters, business leaders, union firebrands and leftist economists -- creating confusion about where the new administration was headed....
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November 19, 2008 |
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Presidential transitions can be problematic. The candidate is utterly exhausted. Supporters have unattainable expectations and unrealistic personal hopes. The ease of making campaign pledges has given way to the obstinate process of legislating them. And ...

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