New Congress, Familiar Challenges
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16 Jan
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

New Congress, Familiar Challenges »

The arrival of the new year brings both hope of progress and frustration in accomplishing goals. Our government is no different. January 6 Read more…

The President and Congress to Work Together?
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8 Dec
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

The President and Congress to Work Together? »

Now that Congress is back in session for its last work days of the year, many Americans are speculating on what might be Read more…

What’s Next for Congress?
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15 Nov
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

What’s Next for Congress? »

In the weeks leading up to the recent midterm elections, we brought you stories about the Senate races across the country where Republicans Read more…

2014 Midterm Election Results
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5 Nov
2014
Written by David Martin

2014 Midterm Election Results »

The fight for the control of state governor races was also a point of focus in yesterday’s election. Governor control switched parties in Read more…

Social Media and the Midterms: Who “Likes” Whom?
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28 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Social Media and the Midterms: Who “Likes” Whom? »

Traditional ways of reaching out to voters include phone calls, knocking on doors, organized rallies and fundraisers. Modern ways of reaching out include Read more…

Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama
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22 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama »

Lame Duck Tradition

President Obama is not alone in his position of being shunned by his own party. This has happened with the Read more…

2014 Midterm Elections: All About Control
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15 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

2014 Midterm Elections: All About Control »

If there happens to be a 50-50 tie come November, the vice president is tasked by the Constitution to break any ties in Read more…

Facing the Fiscal Cliff
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18 Nov
2012
Written by David Martin

Facing the Fiscal Cliff »

Now that President Obama has secured a second term, he is busy facing an immense challenge known as “the fiscal cliff.” In short, the president and Congress have less than two months to work together to curb the United States government debt that currently equals $16 trillion. When officials and lawmakers bring up the "fiscal [...]
Update on House and Senate Races
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4 Nov
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

Update on House and Senate Races »

Dig Deeper

Find a website that is dedicated to following the day-to-day forecast of the House and Senate races. Here are some:

New Read more…

Race for the Senate 2012
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8 May
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

Race for the Senate 2012 »

Going into the 2012 elections, the Senate consists of 53 Democrats and 47 Republicans.

A total of 33 of the 100 Senate seats Read more…