Oct 05 Cardin, Steele Hammer Each Other on Ties to President, Special Interests By PBS News Hour The two main candidates for Maryland Senate, Democratic Rep. Ben Cardin and Republican Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, have traded barbs through television ads about connections to President Bush or special interest groups. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch Americans Stay Loyal to Parties Despite Recent Events Less than five weeks before the midterm elections, polls suggest that events such as the war in Iraq and the scandal surrounding former Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., are not affecting people's party affiliation, though many say the developments will affect… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch Political Strategists Gauge Iraq, Foley Fallout on Elections Political analysts discuss how recent revelations about the Iraq war and messages former Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., sent to congressional interns may impact the upcoming midterm elections and possibly shift the balance of power in Congress. Continue watching
Oct 03 Patrick’s Connection to Rape Case Surfaces as Top Campaign Issue By PBS News Hour Deval Patrick, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts governor, apologized yesterday for failing to disclose his full involvement with a convicted rapist's case for exoneration. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch Iraq, President Bush’s Ratings at Center of N.Y. House Race Despite flagging public opinion of the war in Iraq, Rep. Randy Kuhl, R-N.Y., unwavers in his support for the administration. His Democratic challenger Eric Massa opposes the war and is banking on support from voters fed up with the president's… Continue watching
Sep 29 7th District Candidates Trade Personal, Political Barbs By Admin, PBS News Hour Colorado Democrat and candidate for the state's 7th Congressional District seat Ed Perlmutter was forced to defend himself Thursday against charges that the work of his lobbyist wife could create a conflict of interest if he is elected. Continue reading
Sep 27 In Closely Fought House Race, Trash May Be Tipping Point By PBS News Hour As incumbent Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa., and Democrat Lois Murphy battle in a suburban Philadelphia race seen as many as a bellwether in the fight for control of the House, analysts say the race may be decided not by war… Continue reading
Sep 26 Alaska Gubernatorial Candidates Spar over Big Ad Money By PBS News Hour Television ads have sparked a war of words between the campaigns of Democratic candidate Tony Knowles and Republican Sarah Palin this week, with each side accusing the other of hypocrisy and dishonesty. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch Former Incumbent Takes on Seat Holder in Indiana Rematch In Indiana's rural 9th District, Republican Rep. Mike Sodrel knows he faces strong anti-incumbent sentiments this fall and is campaigning hard to keep his seat. His opponent Baron Hill, who served three terms before Sodrel defeated him in 2004, is… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Governor Schwarzenegger Regains Support in California Polls show that the gap between support for California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and candidate Phil Angelides is widening with more favoring the incumbent. Continue watching