Politics
October 31, 2006 -
Analyst Charlie Cook has an updated list of the key House races to watch. The overview: nationally, Democrats currently hold 7 seats that are close -- they either "lean" one way or are a pure toss-up. Republicans hold 54 seats that are "lean" or "toss-up" contests.
October 31, 2006 -
Chris Kromm's extensive backgrounder Friday on Scott Howell, Karl Rove protégé, mastermind behind the Kerry swift boat ads and attacks on Max Cleland in Georgia, and now vicious attack ads against Harold Ford Jr. in Tennessee, was quite revealing.
October 27, 2006 -
Over the last few days, the 2006 elections have taken a dramatic turn. Debates about Iraq and the big policy issues of the day have been swept off the headlines, which are now dominated by charges of nasty campaign tactics by Republicans in Missouri (stems cells and Michael J. Fox) and Tennessee (race and Harold Ford).
October 27, 2006 -
Chuck Todd, a political editor at National Journal and editor-in-chief of The Hotline, singles out his picks for the top races to watch in November:
October 25, 2006 -
Are there still Democrats who think the party doesn't need a "Southern Strategy"? If so, the 2006 mid-term elections will likely cause them to think again, with control of Congress in the balance and key contests likely to be decided in the South.
October 19, 2006 -
The latest issue of Time magazine features an interview with country star Tim McGraw. The interview starts with McGraw's likable guy credentials:
October 17, 2006 -
As reported here earlier, "sanctity of marriage" amendments are on the ballot in Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia.