Chuck Schumer Comes Out Against The Iran Nuclear Deal
The Iran nuclear deal will probably survive it’s test in Congress in the end, but Chuck Schumer just made the Administration’s job a little more difficult.
Obama’s Rhetoric On The Iran Nuclear Deal Is Needlessly Confrontational
President Obama’s confrontational approach to opponents of the Iran Nuclear Deal ignores legitimate questions.
Keystone XL Likely To Pass Senate, But It Won’t Save Mary Landrieu
Approval of the Keystone XL pipeline will likely pass the Senate today, and will eventually go forward despite an expected Presidential veto. But, Mary Landrieu’s political career is still dead.
Not Surprisingly, Angus King And Joe Manchin Are Staying Where They Are
Despite speculation, both Angus King and Joe Manchin will stay with the Democratic caucus. And that makes sense for both of them.
Republican Party Wins Senate, Poised To Add To New Majority
2014 was not supposed to be a wave election, but it clearly qualifies as one.
The Midterm Elections Will Be Over In 13 Days. Or Will They?
There’s at least a 50-50 chance we won’t know who controls the Senate until weeks after Election Day.
Maine Yet Again Likely To Elect A Governor Who Most People Didn’t Vote For, And That’s Okay
For the ninth time since 1974, the next Governor of Maine will likely be elected with less than 50% of the vote.
Third-Party Candidates Poised To Play Big Role In Deciding Senate Control
Third-party candidates in several states could end up having a big say in the battle for control of the Senate.
We May Not Know Who Controls The Senate Until January
A number of factors unique to 2014 make it likely that control of the Senate could be up in the air for months after Election Day.
Democrat Drops Out Of Kansas Senate Race, Which May Help Democrats
A political earthquake in the Sunflower State that could have a big impact on the battle for control of the Senate.
GOP Likely To Take The Senate, Retain The House, Maintain The Status Quo In The States
The GOP has a good chance of taking the Senate in 2014, but it will be by a narrow margin.
Republicans Hold Edge In Battle For Senate Control
Thanks to favorable polling numbers and candidate selection, winning the Senate may very well be in the GOP’s grasp.
Could Kentucky And Georgia Spoil GOP Hopes Of Taking Control Of The Senate?
Mitch McConnell’s hopes to become Senate Majority Leader could hinge on what happens in his own state and in Georgia.
Virginia Senate Race About To Become Competitive?
Former RNC Chair Ed Gillespie is challenging incumbent Senator Mark Warner for his Senate seat.
Hagel Will Be Confirmed, But The Hagel Battle Tells Us Much About The GOP
Chuck Hagel will be confirmed, but the campaign against him tells us much about the current state of Republican foreign policy
No Labels in Need of a Label
No Labels is attempting to relaunch itself after amounting to exactly nothing in the 2012 cycle. Let me save you the trouble: They won’t matter in 2014 or 2016, either.
Should Congress Just Kick The Can Down The Road?
Perhaps we should take a pass on trying to reach a deal on resolving issues propelling us toward the Fiscal Cliff.
Democrats May Be Short On Votes For Filibuster Reform
Harry Reid appears to be short of the votes he needs to enact filibuster reform.
2012 Congressional Election Predictions
OTB bloggers give their best guesses on the House and Senate races.