Louisiana: Democrat Mary Landrieu Holds Off Strong GOP Challenge in Senate Race
Key Race: First-term Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu won re-election Saturday in a closely fought runoff battle with Republican Elections Commissioner Suzanne Haik Terrell.

National Republican leaders had targeted Landrieu for defeat after the freshman senator failed to garner the 50 percent to win the seat outright on Nov. 5. President Bush, Vice President Cheney and former President Bush all visited Louisiana in the final days of the campaign. (12/07)

RealAudio: Kwame Holman reports on the policies and politics playing out in the Bayou State ahead of Saturday's final electoral showdown. (12/06)

Democrats Assess the Party's Future
House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt discusses his decision not to seek another term as Democratic leader. (11/07)

Three Democratic politicians and strategists assess the rift within the party and who should lead after the 2002 elections. (11/07)

GOP Celebrates Historic Victory, Democrats Assess Future
Update: Republican leaders are hailing Tuesday's election results as an affirmation of the president and his policies. (11/06, 12:22pm EST)

Political strategists and commentators assess what the likely impact of the 2002 Elections will be on the policy and politics on Capitol Hill. (11/06)