Nov 10 Watch Analysts Discuss Elections, Rumsfeld and Changes Ahead The NewsHour's regular political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the Democrats' takeover of Congress, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation and other changes afoot in the government. Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch Senators-elect Plan for Upcoming Congressional Session 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. Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch Scholars Put Historical Frame Around Current Governmental Shift Scholars discuss how history will view the events of the week, from the Democratic takeover of Congress to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation in response to the administration's handling of the Iraq war. Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch Analysts Discuss Rumsfeld Resignation, Iraq Policy Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld resigned Wednesday, a day after Democrats won control of the House and several more Senate seats. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the election, Rumsfeld's resignation and expectations for the next Congress. Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch Democrats Preparing to Take Control of House, Push New Agenda Democrats counted the gains that returned them to power in Congress on the day after Tuesday's midterm elections. The NewsHour's Congressional Correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the Democrats' dominance as part of a special NewsHour series of election year reports… Continue watching
Nov 08 Perlmutter Wins Colorado's 7th District Seat By Admin, PBS News Hour Democrat Ed Perlmutter won his bid for Colorado's 7th District seat Tuesday, beating his Republican opponent Rick O'Donnell and bringing home a much hoped for victory for the Democratic Party. Continue reading
Oct 27 In Waning Days, Pa. 6th District Slugfest Too Close to Call By Admin, PBS News Hour After months of negative ads and bitter campaign literature, two-term Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach and Democratic challenger for the House Lois Murphy remain deadlocked in a critical suburban Philadelphia district. Continue reading
Oct 25 Crime, Iraq, Ethics Top Issues in Colorado House Race By PBS News Hour Colorado's 7th District Democratic candidate Ed Perlmutter got a boost from his party Tuesday when fellow Democrat Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois came to town to campaign on his behalf. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch Analysts Discuss Iraq, Poll Numbers, Obama in 2008 Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the continuing troubles in Iraq and their effect on midterm elections, poll numbers that show public disapproval with Congress, and Democratic Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's potential presidential run in 2008. Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch Iraq War Remains Top Issue in Florida House Race 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. Continue watching