Nov 05 Midterm Wrap: Republicans seize control of Senate By Ken Thomas and Nancy Benac, Associated Press WASHINGTON — America awoke to a new political dynamic Wednesday with sharper dividing lines in an already divided government, forcing President Barack Obama to recalibrate his approach and giving Republican leaders in Congress new muscle to check him. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch What McConnell would and wouldn't do as Senate majority leader By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 04 WATCH LIVE: NewsHour's midterm election coverage By Nora Daly As control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance, PBS NewsHour is bringing you live results and analysis this Election Day. Continue reading
Nov 02 Confident Republicans slam Obama on final Sunday before election By Steve Peoples, Associated Press He is not on the ballot, but President Barack Obama was the focus in a final-weekend clash between candidates and party leaders as an increasingly confident Republican Party eyes control of Congress two days before Election Day. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch What's in a name? Political family ties may nudge wins in battleground states By PBS News Hour How much does a having a popular family name matter in politics? At least three dozen members of Congress have had family members who've held office before them. And as numerous incumbents see their political futures in jeopardy, NewsHour's Jeff… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch The economy is improving, so why aren't voters embracing the optimism? By PBS News Hour Continue watching