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Monday, November 01, 2010  Fight Night: What to watch early on to gauge political trend in Tuesday elections

Saturday, October 30, 2010  Voters angry and anxious about the economy and joblessness are expected to take their frustrations out on Democratic lawmakers Tuesday

Monday, October 18, 2010  Poll: Obama's 2008 coalition dispirited and crumbling; GOP stands to benefit on Election Day

Thursday, September 23, 2010  UPDATED with video. Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans' trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto.

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Establishment Republicans have been relentless, calling Christine O'Donnell unelectable, a fraud and a liar

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Boehner: GOP has great chance for election gains, but faces uphill fight for House majority

Monday, April 05, 2010  The tea party stirs plenty of noise, but can it sway any congressional elections in November?