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Senate Goes Down to the Wire…and Beyond
November 3, 2016 · 4:00 PM EDT
Those of you wanting to know which party controls the Senate before you go to bed on Election Night might be sorely disappointed, or at least very tired.
Just days away from Nov. 8, there are an extraordinary number of close races. The fight for the Senate has settled to a playing field of eight…
Republican House Majority Lives to Fight Another Day
November 3, 2016 · 3:59 PM EDT
With just a few days before Election Day, there is almost no chance Republicans lose the House majority, and they may even keep their losses to a minimum.
Democrats were always expected to gain seats, considering Republicans hold their largest number of seats in over 80 years. But few GOP…
The Presidential Race Someone Has to Win
November 3, 2016 · 3:58 PM EDT
For all the partisanship and polarization in this country, the 2016 presidential race features Republican and Democratic nominees who appear determined to gift the presidency to the other party.
Just when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton looks like she’s about to open up an…
Gubernatorial Races Headed for Photo Finish
November 3, 2016 · 3:57 PM EDT
Unsurprisingly, there is late movement in a handful of gubernatorial races.
In Vermont, Democrats are banking on former Democrat Sue Minter being pulled across the finish line by the Democratic lean of the Green Mountain State, and we often put a heavy weight on fundamentals. But GOP Lt. Gov Phil…
Stakes Get Higher in Fight for the Senate
October 21, 2016 · 3:00 PM EDT
As the presidential race looks increasingly over, the fight for the Senate rages on. GOP candidates continue to weather the Donald Trump storm but there is only so much they can withstand.
Hillary Clinton’s significant advantage over Trump is impacting Senate races in at least a couple of ways.…