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Congress Archive

Archives for October 2014

Labor
The Arizona GOP is attacking a Democrat by tying him to Paul RyanThe Arizona GOP is attacking a Democrat by tying him to Paul Ryan
Labor

“What makes Ron Barber so scary? His vote for the Ryan budget.”

By Dylan Matthews
Congress
Boehner has hired two law firms to sue Obama. They’ve both quit.Boehner has hired two law firms to sue Obama. They’ve both quit.
Congress

The historically-unprecedented suit hasn’t been filed yet.

By Andrew Prokop
Congress
The bigger spender wins congressional races 91 percent of the timeThe bigger spender wins congressional races 91 percent of the time
Congress

There are a lot of reasons — incumbents raise more and get reelected more, for one — but the money can’t hurt.

By Anand Katakam
Congress
The GOP has a 68 percent chance of taking the SenateThe GOP has a 68 percent chance of taking the Senate
Congress

Polls favor them in most key races, but Georgia could be a complication.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
This immigration program drove a state official to suicideThis immigration program drove a state official to suicide
Explainers

South Dakota’s Republican Senate candidate was involved in some sketchy revolving-door action as governor

By Dara Lind
Congress
Polls show the GOP has a 72% chance of Senate takeover. But how accurate are Senate polls?Polls show the GOP has a 72% chance of Senate takeover. But how accurate are Senate polls?
Congress

Election forecasters post their analyses.

By Andrew Prokop
2016 Presidential Election
The most crucial Senate races, rankedThe most crucial Senate races, ranked
2016 Presidential Election

Nine races are looking particularly important.

By Andrew Prokop
Congress
Just because Congress is hopelessly broken doesn’t mean the midterms are meaninglessJust because Congress is hopelessly broken doesn’t mean the midterms are meaningless
Congress

Who runs the Senate will make a difference, but who runs states like Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois is a much bigger deal.

By Matthew Yglesias
Congress
The GOP’s chances of Senate takeover have risen to 69 percent — their highest yetThe GOP’s chances of Senate takeover have risen to 69 percent — their highest yet
Congress

If Republicans win every state in which they lead most polls, they’ll have 52 seats.

By Andrew Prokop
Congress
Nate Silver says the GOP has a 58% chance of Senate takeover. The Washington Post says 95%Nate Silver says the GOP has a 58% chance of Senate takeover. The Washington Post says 95%
Congress

Should Democrats worry — or should they panic?

By Andrew Prokop
Congress
Federal spending was lower this year than Paul Ryan originally asked forFederal spending was lower this year than Paul Ryan originally asked for
Congress

Thanks, sequestration!

By Matthew Yglesias
Campaign Finance
Could South Dakota’s bizarre Senate race be Democrats’ best hope?Could South Dakota’s bizarre Senate race be Democrats’ best hope?
Campaign Finance

A scandal, third party candidates, and a shocking new poll.

By Andrew Prokop
Campaign Finance
Why campaign finance reformers are pouring millions into South Dakota’s Senate raceWhy campaign finance reformers are pouring millions into South Dakota’s Senate race
Campaign Finance

Will Larry Lessig’s bet pay off?

By Andrew Prokop
Congress
Virginia Congressional map thrown out by judges for racial biasVirginia Congressional map thrown out by judges for racial bias
Congress

“Improper racial gerrymandering.”

By Andrew Prokop
Congress
Republicans just gave up on the Senate race in MichiganRepublicans just gave up on the Senate race in Michigan
Congress

They’ve canceled ads in this once-competitive race.

By Andrew Prokop