2010 Elections

Ayotte has held a seven point lead over Democrat Paul Hodes in two straight Rasmussen Reports polls, as she seeks to keep the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Judd Gregg in GOP hands.

Chris Dudley Runs Close Race to Break GOP's Losing Streak for Oregon Governor

The Republicans have not won a gubernatorial election in this blue state since 1982. But Dudley is neck-and-neck with onetime Democratic governor John Kitzhaber in the contest for the seat.

MCT/Getty Images

Rick Scott, Alex Sink Locked in Tight Race for Governor in Florida

Scott, a Republican newcomer, is running ahead in the latest poll and Sink was in front in a previous survey, but their leads were both within the margins of error.

YouTube

Book Thrown at Obama at Campaign Event? Apparently So.

Tom Kavanagh

The Secret Service says someone threw a book at President Obama during his appearance at a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Sunday. But did one attendee attempt to streak at the event in an effort to win a supposed $1 million prize? Hard to say.

Kathy Willens, AP

Carl Paladino Softens Remarks on Homosexuality, but Says Children Can Be 'Brainwashed'

David Gibson

The tea party favorite for governor of New York tells Orthodox Jewish leaders that children should not be "brainwashed" into believing homosexuality is acceptable.

Danny Johnston, AP

Blanche Lincoln and Arkansas Democrats Battle the Red Tide

Suzi Parker

Bill Clinton's home state has been solidly blue for over a century. But Republicans are on a mission in this anti-incumbent year, and Democrats like the two-term senator are feeling the heat.

Joe Burbank, AP

Florida Election: Pragmatism on Both Sides Undermines Party Loyalty

Mark I. Pinsky

Some Florida Democrats may think that Charlie Crist is a better bet in the Senate race than their own candidate, Kendrick Meek. And some Republicans have their doubts about governor nominee Rick Scott.

Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images

Both Parties Head Toward Elections With Dueling Stories on the Economy

Carl M. Cannon

The outcome of the midterm elections hinges on which major political party voters believe has the better grasp of how to bolster the nation’s moribund economy.

Julie Jacobson, AP

Titus vs. Heck in Nevada: Cliffhanger in Nation's Largest House District

Jill Lawrence

Democratic freshman Dina Titus is running on her record -- a dangerous strategy these days. In a recession-wracked district, will GOP enthusiasm or Democratic turnout win?

Alex Slitz, Daily News / AP

Rand Paul Says Wealthy Should Pay More for Medicare

"If you own a racehorse like my opponent, or if you're Bill Gates, do you think maybe you should spend more and pay more for the cost of Medicare?" the Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky asked during a speech in his hometown.

Illinois Senate Rivals Spar Over Credibility in First Debate

Lynn Sweet

The candidates clash over disclosures about Democrat Alexi Giannoulias' family bank and Republican Mark Kirk's embellishment of his military record.
Plus: Get Full Transcript

The Atlantic

GOP's Eric Cantor Repudiates Candidate Who Engaged in Nazi War Re-Enactments

Kantor says of a GOP House candidate in Ohio who had dressed in a Nazi Waffen SS uniform: "I would absolutely repudiate that and not support an individual who would do something like that."