http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2006/ Coverage of the 2006 Senate, House and gubernatorial races including analysis from NewsHour's Political Wrap, reports on election trends and policy issues, and documentaries from key regions of the United States. NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Coverage of the 2006 Senate, House and gubernatorial races including analysis from NewsHour's Political Wrap, reports on election trends and policy issues, and documentaries from key regions of the United States. en-us Copyright ©2008 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved. 144 144 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/ http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_podcastvote2006.jpg No government, united states, elections, news, newshour, politics, Senate, House, capitol, Congress, analysis, vote, campaign, race, economy, war, Iraq, president, Bush, immigration, abortion, gay marriage, taxes, education, environment, NewsHour with Jim Lehrer onlineda@newshour.org NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/house_11-13.html Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:26:00 EDT Days after the Democrats won a solid majority in the House of Representatives, the winners of 11 seats remain undecided as the candidates wait for official results of races that will be determined by provisional ballots or that were close enough to require a recount. Days after the Democrats won a solid majority in the House of Representatives, the winners of 11 seats remain undecided as the candidates wait for official results of races that will be determined by provisional ballots or that were close enough to require a recount. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/13/20061113_congress28.mp3 09:35 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/newfaces_11-10.html Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:30:00 EDT Ten new faces will join the Senate in January -- eight Democrats, one Republican and one independent. Democrat Ben Cardin of Maryland and Republican Bob Corker of Tennessee discuss what they intend to bring to Congress. Ten new faces will join the Senate in January -- eight Democrats, one Republican and one independent. Democrat Ben Cardin of Maryland and Republican Bob Corker of Tennessee discuss what they intend to bring to Congress. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/10/20061110_faces28.mp3 11:42 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/pelosi_11-08.html Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:49:00 EDT Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slated to become the first female House speaker in January, discusses possible changes in Iraq policy, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation and working with President Bush. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slated to become the first female House speaker in January, discusses possible changes in Iraq policy, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation and working with President Bush. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/08/20061108_pelosi28.mp3 08:25 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/ballots_11-07.html Tue, 07 Nov 2006 23:57:00 EDT In addition to heavy turnout some polling places experienced problems that ranged from malfunctioning voting machines to registration difficulties. An elections expert discusses voting irregularities across the country. In addition to heavy turnout some polling places experienced problems that ranged from malfunctioning voting machines to registration difficulties. An elections expert discusses voting irregularities across the country. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/07/20061107_ballot28.mp3 04:46 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/penn_11-06.html Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:01:00 EDT In three districts in suburban Philadelphia, Republican incumbents are in danger of being defeated in Tuesday's midterm elections in what Democrats are hoping will be a nationwide sweep. In three districts in suburban Philadelphia, Republican incumbents are in danger of being defeated in Tuesday's midterm elections in what Democrats are hoping will be a nationwide sweep. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/06/20061106_pa28.mp3 09:31 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/daschlearmey_11-06.html Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:35:00 EDT This year's midterm elections may lead to a power change in one or both chambers of Congress. Former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., and former House Majority Leader Richard Armey, R-Texas, discuss what is at stake. This year's midterm elections may lead to a power change in one or both chambers of Congress. Former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., and former House Majority Leader Richard Armey, R-Texas, discuss what is at stake. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/06/20061106_choice28.mp3 12:57 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/sb_11-03.html Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:40:00 EDT Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks react to recent polls, prospects for the midterm elections, Sen. John Kerry's botched joke, and New York Times columnist Tom Friedman's op-ed on President Bush's handling of Iraq. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks react to recent polls, prospects for the midterm elections, Sen. John Kerry's botched joke, and New York Times columnist Tom Friedman's op-ed on President Bush's handling of Iraq. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/03/20061103_sb28.mp3 13:33 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/choices_11-03.html Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:39:00 EDT With the hotly contested midterm election in less than a week, Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee, discuss the challenges that lay ahead for their respective parties. With the hotly contested midterm election in less than a week, Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee, discuss the challenges that lay ahead for their respective parties. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/03/20061103_choices28.mp3 14:04 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/electronic_11-02.html Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:04:00 EDT After the problems of the 2000 presidential elections, electronic voting machines were designed to make casting and counting ballots easier and more accurate. But recent problems encountered in several states using the new machines have raised concerns about their reliability and susceptibility to fraud. After the problems of the 2000 presidential elections, electronic voting machines were designed to make casting and counting ballots easier and more accurate. But recent problems encountered in several states using the new machines have raised concerns about their reliability and susceptibility to fraud. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/02/20061102_vmachines28.mp3 09:41 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/vasenate_11-02.html Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:30:00 EDT Once considered a safe Republican Senate seat, the battle between GOP incumbent George Allen and Democrat Jim Webb is gaining intensity in the final days before elections. Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine and Republican Attorney General Bob McDonnell debate the issues. Once considered a safe Republican Senate seat, the battle between GOP incumbent George Allen and Democrat Jim Webb is gaining intensity in the final days before elections. Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine and Republican Attorney General Bob McDonnell debate the issues. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/02/20061102_choices28.mp3 12:50 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/polls_11-02.html Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:20:00 EDT With the midterm elections less than a week away, polls show that voters support a change of U.S. strategy in Iraq and favor Democrats on a generic ballot. With the midterm elections less than a week away, polls show that voters support a change of U.S. strategy in Iraq and favor Democrats on a generic ballot. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/02/20061102_polls28.mp3 07:22 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/choices_11-01.html Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:30:00 EDT With less than a week to go, Republican Bob Corker has a slight lead in the polls over Democratic Rep. Harold Ford Jr., but the seat remains one of three Senate spots the Democrats hope to win to send them into the majority. Two Tennessee newspaper editors discuss the race. With less than a week to go, Republican Bob Corker has a slight lead in the polls over Democratic Rep. Harold Ford Jr., but the seat remains one of three Senate spots the Democrats hope to win to send them into the majority. Two Tennessee newspaper editors discuss the race. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/11/01/20061101_choices28.mp3 14:19 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/missouri_10-31.html Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:30:00 EDT Considered one of the most competitive Senate races this midterm cycle, the Missouri matchup between Republican incumbent Jim Talent and his Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill could determine which party controls the Senate. Considered one of the most competitive Senate races this midterm cycle, the Missouri matchup between Republican incumbent Jim Talent and his Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill could determine which party controls the Senate. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/31/20061031_missouri28.mp3 13:25 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/choices_10-30.html Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:59:00 EDT In several tight races this midterm cycle, both parties are using social issues as a way to rally their bases to vote. As in 2004, Republicans are banking on opposition to gay marriage to boost turnout in eight states, including Tennessee and Virginia, where same-sex marriage amendments are on the ballots. Democrats are using embryonic stem cell research as a campaign issue in debates and television ads in Maryland, Ohio and Missouri. Two political analysts look at these issues and how politicians are using them in their campaigns. In several tight races this midterm cycle, both parties are using social issues as a way to rally their bases to vote. As in 2004, Republicans are banking on opposition to gay marriage to boost turnout in eight states, including Tennessee and Virginia, where same-sex marriage amendments are on the ballots. Democrats are using embryonic stem cell research as a campaign issue in debates and television ads in Maryland, Ohio and Missouri. Two political analysts look at these issues and how politicians are using them in their campaigns. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/30/20061030_choices28.mp3 13:54 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/media/july-dec06/ads_10-27.html Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:35:00 EDT With the midterm election approaching and control of Congress at stake, bitterly-fought campaigns have led to a number of controversial negative ads making the news. Analysts discuss the impact of charges of emotional pandering, financial chicanery and loose morals. With the midterm election approaching and control of Congress at stake, bitterly-fought campaigns have led to a number of controversial negative ads making the news. Analysts discuss the impact of charges of emotional pandering, financial chicanery and loose morals. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/27/20061027_ads28.mp3 14:43 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/kohut_10-26.html Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:20:00 EDT Even before the first ballot is cast, dozens of political polls will have tried to predict the outcome of this closely fought midterm election. Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center, reports on his own survey and some of the other recent results. Even before the first ballot is cast, dozens of political polls will have tried to predict the outcome of this closely fought midterm election. Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center, reports on his own survey and some of the other recent results. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/26/bl/20061026_kohut28.mp3 06:25 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/battle_close_10-26.html Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:45:00 EDT Having heard from voters, discussed the key races and examined the latest polls, Shields and Brooks, joined by other guests and experts offer some final thoughts about the homestretch of Vote 2006. Having heard from voters, discussed the key races and examined the latest polls, Shields and Brooks, joined by other guests and experts offer some final thoughts about the homestretch of Vote 2006. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/26/bl/20061026_close28.mp3 05:46 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/battle_voters_10-26.html Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:21:00 EDT The NewsHour met hundreds of voters along the campaign trail who have expressed an array of opinions on the critical issues that will decide the election. Gwen Ifill sat down with eight likely voters to discuss the war, security, the economy and other issues. The NewsHour met hundreds of voters along the campaign trail who have expressed an array of opinions on the critical issues that will decide the election. Gwen Ifill sat down with eight likely voters to discuss the war, security, the economy and other issues. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/26/bl/20061026_voters28.mp3 19:04 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/battle1_10-26.html Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:05:00 EDT Throughout the campaign, NewsHour correspondents have traveled the country reporting on the closely fought races. Following another look at some of the campaigns, Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Stuart Rothenberg of The Rothenberg Political Report examine where the campaigns stand with a week and a half to go. Throughout the campaign, NewsHour correspondents have traveled the country reporting on the closely fought races. Following another look at some of the campaigns, Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Stuart Rothenberg of The Rothenberg Political Report examine where the campaigns stand with a week and a half to go. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/26/bl/20061026_races28.mp3 18:39 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/gennext_10-25.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:35:00 EDT With control of both chambers of Congress in the balance, the generation of younger voters that showed up at the polls in record numbers in 2004 to vote for Democrat John Kerry could swing the balance -- if they turn out again. A part of a series looking at Generation Next examines what issues are most important to 16-to-25 year olds and what they think of politicians. With control of both chambers of Congress in the balance, the generation of younger voters that showed up at the polls in record numbers in 2004 to vote for Democrat John Kerry could swing the balance -- if they turn out again. A part of a series looking at Generation Next examines what issues are most important to 16-to-25 year olds and what they think of politicians. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/25/20061025_gennext28.mp3 11:47 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/impact_10-25.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:25:00 EDT With Election Day less than two weeks away and Iraq still a top issue for a majority of voters, President Bush gave a White House press conference on his administration's policy in Iraq, saying that he shared the growing public concern with the mounting violence and U.S casualties. The war in Iraq has put many Republicans seats once considered safe in a vulnerable position and given Democrats a campaign platform that has energized voters. With Election Day less than two weeks away and Iraq still a top issue for a majority of voters, President Bush gave a White House press conference on his administration's policy in Iraq, saying that he shared the growing public concern with the mounting violence and U.S casualties. The war in Iraq has put many Republicans seats once considered safe in a vulnerable position and given Democrats a campaign platform that has energized voters. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/25/20061025_iraq-politics28.mp3 11:15 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/choices_10-24.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:30:00 EDT Two moderate incumbents in New England, Sens. Lincoln Chafee, R-R.I., and Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., are fighting re-election battles against challengers who accuse them of giving too much support to President Bush's policy in Iraq. Two moderate incumbents in New England, Sens. Lincoln Chafee, R-R.I., and Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., are fighting re-election battles against challengers who accuse them of giving too much support to President Bush's policy in Iraq. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/24/20061024_choices28.mp3 11:53 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/choices_10-23.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:22:00 EDT Two weeks before the midterm elections, Democrats are confident they will retake control of the House and Senate. Two political analysts provide an update on the election landscape and speculation over a 2008 presidential run for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. Two weeks before the midterm elections, Democrats are confident they will retake control of the House and Senate. Two political analysts provide an update on the election landscape and speculation over a 2008 presidential run for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/23/20061023_vote28.mp3 08:19 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/florida_10-20.html Fri, 20 Oct 2006 18:40:00 EDT The coastal 22nd district in Florida is the setting for a midterm election battle, where Democratic challenger Ron Klein is using President Bush's handling of the Iraq war to his advantage against 26-year Republican congressman Clay Shaw. The coastal 22nd district in Florida is the setting for a midterm election battle, where Democratic challenger Ron Klein is using President Bush's handling of the Iraq war to his advantage against 26-year Republican congressman Clay Shaw. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/20/20061020_choices28.mp3 12:32 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/congress_10-19.html Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:40:00 EDT A Wall Street Journal/NBC poll found that only 16 percent of those surveyed approved of the way Congress handles its job. Heading into November's elections, this could mean bad news for the Republicans in control. A Wall Street Journal/NBC poll found that only 16 percent of those surveyed approved of the way Congress handles its job. Heading into November's elections, this could mean bad news for the Republicans in control. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/19/20061019_congress28.mp3 10:17 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/ohio_10-19.html Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:30:00 EDT "As Ohio goes, so goes the nation" has become a slogan for recent election years. In 2006, the nation's attention is focused again on the Buckeye State where two-term Republican Sen. Mike DeWine faces a tough battle winning over Ohio voters fed up with the lagging economy and a series of ethics scandals. "As Ohio goes, so goes the nation" has become a slogan for recent election years. In 2006, the nation's attention is focused again on the Buckeye State where two-term Republican Sen. Mike DeWine faces a tough battle winning over Ohio voters fed up with the lagging economy and a series of ethics scandals. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/19/20061019_ohio28.mp3 09:54 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/choices_10-18.html Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:30:00 EDT In Pennsylvania, two-term Republican Sen. Rick Santorum and his Democratic challenger Bob Casey are locked in what has become one of the nation's tightest races to unseat an incumbent. Next door in New Jersey, Robert Menendez, the Democratic incumbent faces Republican state Sen. Tom Kean. Two political reporters give updates on the races. In Pennsylvania, two-term Republican Sen. Rick Santorum and his Democratic challenger Bob Casey are locked in what has become one of the nation's tightest races to unseat an incumbent. Next door in New Jersey, Robert Menendez, the Democratic incumbent faces Republican state Sen. Tom Kean. Two political reporters give updates on the races. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/18/20061018_choices28.mp3 13:33 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/missouri_10-18.html Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:25:00 EDT Proposition B, a ballot initiative facing Missouri voters in November, would raise the state minimum wage by 25 percent from $5.15 an hour to $6.50 an hour, increasing the wages for Missouri's low income workers for the first time in almost 10 years. Proposition B, a ballot initiative facing Missouri voters in November, would raise the state minimum wage by 25 percent from $5.15 an hour to $6.50 an hour, increasing the wages for Missouri's low income workers for the first time in almost 10 years. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/18/20061018_missouri28.mp3 09:58 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/issue_10-17.html Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:40:00 EDT So far, candidates, political parties and organizations have spent an estimated $1.5 billion on television ads to boost their election campaigns. Many of these focus on where candidates stand on key issues on the mind of the public: Iraq and the President's handling of the war, ethics scandals, and illegal immigration. So far, candidates, political parties and organizations have spent an estimated $1.5 billion on television ads to boost their election campaigns. Many of these focus on where candidates stand on key issues on the mind of the public: Iraq and the President's handling of the war, ethics scandals, and illegal immigration. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/17/20061017_choices28.mp3 11:31 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/campaign_10-16.html Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:35:00 EDT Heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 7 midterm elections, the House and Senate campaign committees of both parties are refocusing funding to give an extra boost to candidates. Heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 7 midterm elections, the House and Senate campaign committees of both parties are refocusing funding to give an extra boost to candidates. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/10/16/20061016_money28.mp3 09:45