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The Take: Is Perry built for a general election? (August 17, 2011)

Perry warns of Fed treason, challenges Obama (August 16, 2011)

First faceoff for Perry vs. Bachmann (August 15, 2011)

Republican race snaps into focus with unlikely top tier of Romney, Bachmann, Perry (August 15, 2011)

Should the Iowa straw poll be put out to pasture? (August 12, 2011)

GOP debate kicks campaign into new phase (August 12, 2011)

Poll: Spreading gloom about government; most dissatisfied with political system (August 10, 2011)

Poll: Majority of public has lost faith in government ability to fix economy (August 10, 2011)

The Perry Texans know (August 9, 2011)

Pawlenty tries to build support ahead of Iowa debate and straw poll (August 8, 2011)

August will bring the 2012 GOP field into focus (August 6, 2011)

Debt ceiling breakdown puts GOP at risk (July 29, 2011)

Speeches by Obama, Boehner achieve political ends, but little else (July 26, 2011)

Debt talks show breakdown in governing (July 23, 2011)

Poll: Romney still ahead, but with big vulnerabilities in quest for GOP nod (July 21, 2011)

Post-ABC News poll: Public sees dire consequences if no budget deal (July 19, 2011)

Poll: Little confidence in congressional leaders to deal with debt issue, but Obama has edge (July 19, 2011)

For governors, a personal toll from budget battles (July 16, 2011)

Barbour says he wont endorse in primaries (July 16, 2011)

Pawlenty, Bachmann, Romney and the Iowa marriage pledge (July 12, 2011)

In debt ceiling talks, Obama tries to keep his balance (July 11, 2011)

Boehners decision means an opportunity lost (July 10, 2011)

Can Obama and Boehner deliver a big budget deal? (July 9, 2011)

In 2012 GOP race, where are the governors? (July 2, 2011)

GOP race scrambled by Romney, Bachmann (June 14, 2011)

Stage is set for GOP debate in New Hampshire (June 11, 2011)

Why was Gingrich so ill-prepared to run? (June 10, 2011)

Texass Rick Perry weighing a 2012 candidacy (June 9, 2011)

Obama loses bin Laden bounce; Romney on the move among GOP contenders (June 7, 2011)

Obama gets an economic jolt (June 4, 2011)

Palin visits New Hampshire just after Romney announcement (June 2, 2011)

At the starting line, Romney sees presidential race as he envisions it (June 2, 2011)

Palin rewrites the rules but is that enough? (May 31, 2011)

Romney bets his candidacy on the economy (May 28, 2011)

Palin readies East Coast tour amid presidential speculation (May 26, 2011)

Will Republicans learn the lesson of NY-26 loss? (May 25, 2011)

Huntsman tests the waters carefully (May 21, 2011)

Newt Gingrich digs himself a deep hole (May 18, 2011)

Newt Gingrich has ideas. Can he turn them into presidential appeal? (May 11, 2011)

Jon Huntsman, former ambassador to China, tests a 2012 presidential candidacy (May 7, 2011)

GOP debate proves an awkward start in the fight against Obama (May 6, 2011)

Poll shows a nation deeply divided and more doctrinaire (May 5, 2011)

Pew report offers clues to lasting impact of recent GOP wins (May 4, 2011)

Pew study finds a nation divided and doctrinaire (May 4, 2011)

More see success in Afghanistan; half still want U.S. troops home (May 3, 2011)

Osama news: TV still dominates, but more than 1 in 8 young adults heard on a social network (May 3, 2011)

Osama bin Laden killing gives Obama quick but limited ratings boost (May 3, 2011)

Poll finds most relieved by Osama bin Ladens death (May 3, 2011)

A moment of national unity at a time of deep divisions (May 3, 2011)

For Obama, a likely boost but economic challenges remain (May 2, 2011)

Romney plods ahead quietly in 2012 presidential race, but attacks are coming (April 30, 2011)

With Barbour out, new questions for 2012 Republican field (April 25, 2011)

Mitch Daniels sounds fiscal alarm, but Indiana Republican hesitant to run in 2012 (April 24, 2011)

The world according to Donald Trump: So easy (April 23, 2011)

Poll shows Americans oppose entitlement cuts to deal with debt problem (April 20, 2011)

Economic anxiety threatens Obama in 2012, but in poll he edges GOP rivals (April 19, 2011)

New chairman Priebus cleans up RNC after Michael Steeles tumultuous tenure (April 16, 2011)

Obama speech frames a 2012 choice for the country (April 13, 2011)

Can Obama cut the budget and keep Democrats happy? (April 9, 2011)

Budget fight shows Washington still broken (April 8, 2011)

Shutdown threat tests Obama leadership style (April 7, 2011)

Voters still split on blame for possible shutdown (April 4, 2011)

Obama 2012: Its not just about the money (April 4, 2011)

2012 GOP presidential candidates confront a changing landscape (April 2, 2011)

DeMint predicts fresh GOP candidates for president (March 27, 2011)

GOP presidential prospects court Iowa conservatives (March 26, 2011)

Big stakes for Obama in Mondays Libya speech (March 26, 2011)

2012 GOP candidates appeal to Iowa conservatives (March 26, 2011)

Trump and Bachmann crowd Palins space (March 25, 2011)

Clarity on Libya eludes some potential 2012 GOP presidential candidates (March 24, 2011)

Pawlenty readies 2012 presidential campaign (March 21, 2011)

Poll finds growing public worry about Social Security (March 17, 2011)

Californias Brown struggles to strike a budget deal on taxes, spending cuts (March 16, 2011)

Poll: Budget impasse cements publics disapproval of Washington (March 15, 2011)

Obama keeps his eye on independent voters (March 13, 2011)

Obama keeps his eye on independent voters (March 13, 2011)

For Romney, a different campaign but old obstacles (March 11, 2011)

More than half of California children Latino, census shows (March 9, 2011)

More than half of California children Latino, census shows (March 9, 2011)

Does Newt Gingrich have what it takes for the 2012 presidential campaign? (March 4, 2011)

Obama offers states more flexibility in health-care law (March 1, 2011)

Obama offers states more flexibility in health-care law (March 1, 2011)

Poll: Blame for possible government shutdown is divided (March 1, 2011)

Poll: Blame for possible government shutdown is divided (March 1, 2011)

Governors differ on extent of flexibility for Medicaid (February 28, 2011)

For potential GOP presidential hopefuls Daniels and Barbour, the decision-making differs (February 28, 2011)

Michigan Gov. Snyder offers GOP a less-confrontational model of governing (February 27, 2011)

Governors warn against U.S. budget cuts (February 27, 2011)

Obama, Republicans face partisan weekend at national governors' meeting (February 26, 2011)

Poll: Whites without college degrees especially pessimistic about economy (February 22, 2011)

Poll: Whites without college degrees especially pessimistic about economy (February 22, 2011)

Economy poll: African Americans, Hispanics were hit hardest but are most optimistic (February 20, 2011)

In Wisconsin and Washington, budget battles reshape political landscape (February 20, 2011)

Economy poll: African Americans, Hispanics were hit hardest but are most optimistic (February 20, 2011)

In Wisconsin and Washington, budget battles reshape political landscape (February 20, 2011)

At CPAC, Indiana Gov. Daniels looks at 2012 and decries a 'new red menace' (February 13, 2011)

At CPAC, Indiana Gov. Daniels looks at 2012 and decries a 'new red menace' (February 13, 2011)

At CPAC, Egypt appears to be an afterthought (February 12, 2011)

CPAC gets underway on wave of 2010 midterm momentum (February 11, 2011)

Reagan at 100 casts shadow over Republican Party (February 6, 2011)

More in U.S. grow wary of globalization (January 29, 2011)

Obama challenges the nation - and Republicans (January 26, 2011)

Who can win the 2012 GOP nomination? (January 23, 2011)

Lieberman will announce plan to retire in 2012, adviser says (January 19, 2011)

Lieberman will not run in 2012, adviser says (January 19, 2011)

Palin says criticism won't make her 'sit down ... shut up' (January 18, 2011)

Poll shows high marks for Obama on Tucson, low regard for political dialogue (January 18, 2011)

Poll shows high marks for Obama on Tucson, low regard for political dialogue (January 18, 2011)

After Tucson, a thaw between Obama and McCain? (January 16, 2011)

Steele is out as RNC chairman (January 15, 2011)

GOP picks Reince Priebus to lead as it regroups (January 15, 2011)

Cross hairs: Crossroads for Palin? (January 11, 2011)

Palin caught in crosshairs map controversy after Tucson shootings (January 11, 2011)

For Obama: Look to the public, not Congress (January 9, 2011)

Steele defends record in debate (January 4, 2011)

A new era of innovation for the states? (December 26, 2010)

Washington Post-ABC poll: Public is not yet sold on GOP (December 15, 2010)

Washington Post-ABC poll: Public is not yet sold on GOP (December 15, 2010)

Lights, camera, Clinton (December 11, 2010)

Bill Clinton takes the White House stage, again (December 11, 2010)

N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg attacks Washington, stokes the center (December 9, 2010)

Afghan poll shows falling confidence in U.S. efforts to secure country (December 6, 2010)

A fork in the road for Obama (December 5, 2010)

Bipartisan deficit commission puts politicians on notice (December 3, 2010)

Will a taste of civility lead to bipartisanship? (December 2, 2010)

RNC convention spending alarms party veterans (November 27, 2010)

Some in the GOP think Steele must go, with a clean break (November 21, 2010)

Republican governors' goal: A new face for the GOP (November 18, 2010)

At gathering, Republican governors look to rebrand their party (November 18, 2010)

GOP '12 presidential race is moving at slower pace (November 16, 2010)

No clear favorite for 2012 GOP nomination (November 16, 2010)

Democrats pin losses on Obama's disconnect (November 7, 2010)

Assessing midterm losses, Democrats ask whether Obama's White House fully grasped voters' fears (November 7, 2010)

How Pelosi's determination could hamper Obama (November 6, 2010)

Tuesday's results are open to (careful) interpretation (November 4, 2010)

GOP seizes control of House, as economy drives party gains (November 3, 2010)

Rand Paul and Marco Rubio win, as early returns signal Republican gains (November 3, 2010)

Democrats bracing for major losses (November 2, 2010)

Majority on edge about that next payment (October 28, 2010)

Across the country, anger, frustration and fear among voters as election nears (October 28, 2010)

Ehrlich appears to be losing GOP traction (October 25, 2010)

Ehrlich's GOP traction slipping (October 25, 2010)

Lessons from Granholm's uphill battle in Michigan (October 24, 2010)

Surveying the landscape as the midterm sprint begins (October 17, 2010)

Democrats have anolder-voter problem (October 14, 2010)

Democrats have anolder-voter problem (October 14, 2010)

What's so good about the government? (October 10, 2010)

What's so good about the government? (October 10, 2010)

Tea party fuels GOP midterm enthusiasm, action (October 10, 2010)

Beyond the tea party: What Americans really think of government (October 9, 2010)

Democrats gain in poll but GOP still leads as midterm elections near (October 5, 2010)

Black vote is crucial to O'Malley (October 3, 2010)

Obama signals continuity, for now, with staff changes (October 3, 2010)

Md. governor's race could hinge on black voter turnout (October 3, 2010)

O'Malley gains ground over Ehrlich in Maryland governor's race, poll shows (September 30, 2010)

In run-up to midterms, glimmers of hope for Democrats? (September 30, 2010)

O'Malley gains ground over Ehrlich in Maryland governor's race, poll shows (September 29, 2010)

Democrats go after Gov. Perry in Texas (September 28, 2010)

Democrats' success could depend on women (September 26, 2010)

From 'party of no' to 'party of stop'? (September 24, 2010)

Republicans: From 'party of no' to 'party of stop' (September 24, 2010)

THE TAKE (September 22, 2010)

THE SUNDAY TAKE (September 19, 2010)

2012 GOP race looks open and unpredictable (from Iowa) (September 19, 2010)

2012 GOP race looks open and unpredictable (from Iowa) (September 18, 2010)

Palin hits Obama, GOP establishment in Iowa speech (September 18, 2010)

Palin visit to Iowa prompts 2012 talk (September 17, 2010)

Angle fires back at critics, defends conservative views (September 16, 2010)

Christine O'Donnell beats Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware Republican Senate primary (September 15, 2010)

Long shot wins GOP race in Del. (September 15, 2010)

Primaries end with establishment on the defensive (September 14, 2010)

In divided Chicago, mayor's job is no sure thing for Emanuel (September 12, 2010)

In Chicago, it's not Rahm's for the asking (September 11, 2010)

Political controversy over Islam surrounds 9/11 anniversary (September 9, 2010)

Political controversy over Islam surrounds 9/11 anniversary (September 9, 2010)

Debate may drown out quiet 9/11 reflections (September 9, 2010)

Debate may drown out quiet 9/11 reflections (September 9, 2010)

Most Americans object to planned Islamic center near Ground Zero, poll finds (September 8, 2010)

In Chicago, Mayor Emanuel? (September 8, 2010)

With Richard Daley's retirement, Rahm Emanuel could run for Chicago mayor (September 8, 2010)

Republicans making gains against Democrats ahead of midterm elections (September 7, 2010)

Republicans making gains against Democrats ahead of midterm elections (September 7, 2010)

Republicans making gains ahead of midterm elections (September 7, 2010)

Republicans making gains ahead of midterm elections (September 7, 2010)

Early on, Obama was more polarizing than we knew (September 5, 2010)

The polarizing president (September 4, 2010)

Was Obama's speech 'Mission Accomplished'? (September 1, 2010)

Gloom for Democrats as they look to November (September 1, 2010)

51% favor Republicans for Congress, poll finds (August 31, 2010)

Kwame Brown has lead in D.C. Council chairman race, poll shows (August 31, 2010)

Republicans have biggest lead ever on question of which party voters would support for Congress, poll shows (August 31, 2010)

Fenty lags in race with Gray (August 29, 2010)

The battles inside the GOP (August 28, 2010)

Ken Mehlman and the same-sex marriage debate (August 27, 2010)

Florida Senate race starts without a clear favorite (August 26, 2010)

Primaries test establishment vs. outsiders in Florida, Arizona and Alaska (August 25, 2010)

Establishment candidates in Arizona, Florida rally against 'outsider' rivals (August 23, 2010)

Poll: 1 in 5 Americans thinks Obama is a Muslim (August 19, 2010)

In Ohio, two races test Democrats' strategy for midterm elections (August 18, 2010)

Desperate Democrats pin their hopes on scary Republicans (August 15, 2010)

Primary elections saw big wins for anti-establishment candidates and incumbents (August 12, 2010)

Sen. Michael Bennet fends off primary challenge in Colorado (August 11, 2010)

Colorado Democrats Bennet and Romanoff wage nasty, personal Senate battle (August 7, 2010)

Lawmakers stoke the public's disgust (August 1, 2010)

A House divided against itself cannot please constituents (July 31, 2010)

The Take: Democrats' ad spending reflects election anxieties (July 30, 2010)

Minn.'s Pawlenty: A contender to reshape GOP's 2012 image (July 27, 2010)

Senate primary in Colorado illustrates battle for direction of Republican Party (July 24, 2010)

Democrats engage in 'circular firing squad' (July 18, 2010)

Parties crossing the aisle to reshape 2012 presidential nominations (July 15, 2010)

Majority of Gulf Coast residents hurt economically, emotionally from spill, Washington Post-ABC News poll finds (July 14, 2010)

Confidence in Obama reaches new low, Washington Post-ABC News poll finds (July 13, 2010)

Confidence in Obama reaches new low, Washington Post-ABC News poll finds (July 13, 2010)

Obama's debt commission warns of fiscal 'cancer' (July 12, 2010)

Long-term structural changes start at state level (July 11, 2010)

Tennesee Gov. Phil Bredesen, a Democrat, says his party must be more centrist (July 9, 2010)

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie opens NGA meeting with censure of public-sector unions (July 9, 2010)

Democrats battle independents' weakening support of Obama and Congress (July 8, 2010)

Many Republican leaders bypassing RNC chief Steele ahead of midterms (July 7, 2010)

The partisan rancor beneath Boehner's rhetoric (July 4, 2010)

Democrats shaping battle plan against Republicans for November (July 2, 2010)

Obama attacks GOP over Boehner's remarks on financial overhaul bill (July 1, 2010)

Boehner defends criticism of financial overhaul as excessive (June 30, 2010)

Most Americans back new Arizona law, Washington Post-ABC News poll finds (June 17, 2010)

'Angry electorate' could be unpredictable at polls this fall (June 13, 2010)

Most Americans support Kagan's nomination to Supreme Court, poll finds (June 11, 2010)

Poll: Support plunges for offshore drilling; regulators blamed for Gulf spill (June 10, 2010)

Calif. gubernatorial race seen as touchstone for 2010 politics (June 9, 2010)

California women triumph in GOP primary; incumbent Lincoln wins in Arkansas (June 9, 2010)

Lincoln wins Senate runoff in Arkansas (June 9, 2010)

Sunday Take: California's possible solution to partisan politics (June 6, 2010)

White House is feeling weight of controversies surrounding oil spill, elections (June 4, 2010)

In Calif. primary, Republican Senate candidates offer models for party comeback (June 4, 2010)

Romanoff revelations latest embarrassment for White House political operation (June 3, 2010)

Sharp swings mark Republican governor's race in California (May 31, 2010)

Primaries school: What GOP can learn before midterm elections (May 23, 2010)

Voters' anger at Washington may overpower any fixes (May 19, 2010)

Sen. Arlen Specter loses Pennsylvania primary (May 19, 2010)

U.S., U.K. alliance questioned following British election (May 12, 2010)

David Cameron is Britain's new prime minister (May 12, 2010)

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown offers to step down (May 11, 2010)

With inconclusive elections, Britain heads down a treacherous political path (May 9, 2010)

Britain is left without a new leader, as David Cameron scrambles to form government (May 8, 2010)

Conservatives hold edge but lack absolute majority in U.K. elections (May 7, 2010)

In copying U.S. politics, British candidates have a ways to go (May 5, 2010)

Poll: Tea party platform fares best among GOP conservatives (May 5, 2010)

In Britain, famed actress and Labor lawmaker Glenda Jackson fights to keep seat (May 5, 2010)

Earnest Gordon Brown struggles to reach Britons drawn by charm, vows of change (May 4, 2010)

Britain's candidates campaigning furiously ahead of Thursday elections (May 2, 2010)

British elections could deliver a blow to two-party rule (May 2, 2010)

Sunday Take: Can the GOP learn from Britain's Conservative Party? (May 2, 2010)

Two prominent British papers drop support for Labor Party (April 30, 2010)

Britain's Gordon Brown struggles in asking for voter trust on economy (April 30, 2010)

Gordon Brown's 'bigoted' comment threatens to shake up campaign (April 29, 2010)

Post-ABC poll indicators suggest possible political climate change (April 28, 2010)

Florida waits to see whether Crist will stay Republican or go independent (April 25, 2010)

In Britain's second prime minister's debate, the punches come faster (April 23, 2010)

Clegg refuses to buckle during televised debate in Britain (April 22, 2010)

Howard Dean offers advice to U.K. Liberal Democrat Party leader Nick Clegg (April 19, 2010)

Don't be too quick to mistake tea party for Perot movement (April 18, 2010)

Britain's debate: lively, substantive, revealing (April 16, 2010)

Weekend events point to promise, peril of GOP's reliance on South (April 13, 2010)

Republicans focus efforts on November, say 2012 can wait (April 11, 2010)

Republicans rally, revel at New Orleans conference (April 9, 2010)

Lesser of two evils: Keeping Steele as RNC chair (April 7, 2010)

In survey, Metro still gets high marks after a year of low points (April 5, 2010)

In Colorado, health-care debate reverberates in congressional race (April 5, 2010)

In Colorado, a former rising star is as welcome as space junk (April 4, 2010)

D.C. area poll confirms worries about distracted driving (April 4, 2010)

Health-care overhaul leaves Democrats in stable condition (March 29, 2010)

Washington Post poll finds split on health-care law remains deep (March 28, 2010)

McCain understudy Sarah Palin is now the star (March 28, 2010)

Washington Post poll finds split on health-care law remains deep (March 28, 2010)

Health-care vote looms as big issue for November elections (March 23, 2010)

The Take: Historic win or not, Democrats could pay a price (March 21, 2010)

Sunday Take: For fed-up voters, a buffet of gaffes (March 7, 2010)

Dan Balz's Sunday Take: The political divide over the health-care debate (February 28, 2010)

Sen. Hutchison struggles in challenge to Texas Gov. Rick Perry (February 27, 2010)

Poll shows concern about American influence waning as China's grows (February 25, 2010)

Obama offers new health-care plan; GOP slams it as 'government takeover' (February 22, 2010)

Obama proposal targets insurance-rate increases (February 22, 2010)

Romney's gearing up for 2012 with lessons from '08 on his mind (February 21, 2010)

Michelle Obama asks governors to address childhood obesity (February 20, 2010)

GOP speakers court key group at conservative conference (February 20, 2010)

Senator Evan Bayh's departure sparks debate about partisanship in Congress (February 17, 2010)

Can Sarah Palin translate celebrity into real political power? (February 14, 2010)

Obama's ratings are crucial to the midterm fortunes of congressional Democrats (February 14, 2010)

Poll finds most Americans are unhappy with government (February 11, 2010)

In poll, Republicans gaining political ground on Obama (February 10, 2010)

California governor's race: Jerry Brown steps back in at a time of crisis (February 10, 2010)

In poll, Republicans gaining political ground on Obama (February 10, 2010)

California's outsize problems won't be easy for Schwarzenegger to solve (February 7, 2010)

Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans (January 31, 2010)

D.C. Mayor Fenty's approval ratings plummet, poll finds (January 31, 2010)

Obama goes populist as Democrats lick their wounds (January 24, 2010)

New poll finds voter anger drove results of Mass. election (January 23, 2010)

New poll finds voter anger drove results of Mass. election (January 23, 2010)

After Massachusetts loss, Democrats vow to focus on economy, jobs (January 21, 2010)

Democrats find themselves on wrong end of the politics of discontent (January 20, 2010)

Massachusetts polls shed little light on upcoming midterm elections (January 19, 2010)

Senate election in Massachusetts could be harbinger for health-care reform (January 19, 2010)

Fewer Americans think Obama has advanced race relations, poll shows (January 18, 2010)

Poll shows growing disappointment, polarization over Obama's performance (January 17, 2010)

TESTING THE PROMISE OF PRAGMATISM (January 17, 2010)

In Massachusetts, Republican Brown steps up campaign in race for Kennedy's Senate seat (January 13, 2010)

Sunday Take: Not much concrete with this Steele (January 10, 2010)

For Obama, a tough year to get the message out (January 10, 2010)

Dodd, Dorgan and Ritter to retire as Democrats face difficult midterm election year (January 7, 2010)

Detroit residents express little faith in Washington to fix city, auto industry (January 3, 2010)

Detroit residents express little faith in Washington to fix city, auto industry (January 3, 2010)

THE SUNDAY TAKEDan Balz (January 3, 2010)

With new priorities, Obama and Democrats can recover in 2010 (December 27, 2009)

Sunday Take: For Democrats, health-care debate exposes deep wounds (December 20, 2009)

On environment, Obama and scientists take hit in poll (December 18, 2009)

Public cooling to health-care reform as debate drags on, poll finds (December 16, 2009)

Public cooling to health-care reform as debate drags on, poll finds (December 16, 2009)

As sponsors step back, Tiger Woods's public popularity is taking a dive (December 15, 2009)

House Democrats lose fourth member to retirement (December 15, 2009)

As Republicans look to rebuild, governors could guide a Grand New Party (December 13, 2009)

Analysis: Obama is wartime president accepting Nobel Peace Prize (December 11, 2009)

Entering an election year, Democrats sharpen focus on jobs (December 8, 2009)

A look back at President Obama's week with the Afghanistan war and jobs summit (December 6, 2009)

Democrats acknowledge challenges in 2010 gubernatorial races (December 3, 2009)

Analysis: With speech, Obama takes ownership of Afghan war (December 2, 2009)

Palin particularly popular among fans of Limbaugh and Beck (November 30, 2009)

Today's GOP is both united and divided (November 30, 2009)

Palin particularly popular among fans of Limbaugh and Beck (November 30, 2009)

Today's GOP is both united and divided (November 30, 2009)

Sunday Take: Divided public complicates Afghanistan decision (November 22, 2009)

Energized Republican governors aim for majority (November 20, 2009)

Poll finds guarded optimism on Obama's Afghan plan (November 18, 2009)

Poll finds deep divisions on health-care reform (November 17, 2009)

Poll finds deep divisions on health-care reform (November 17, 2009)

Sunday Take: Palin's book tour may indicate political future (November 15, 2009)

The Take: Tim Pawlenty hasn't learned from Mitt Romney's 2008 mistakes (November 12, 2009)

Republicans seek a path to revival (November 8, 2009)

Gubernatorial contests serve as warning to Democrats (November 4, 2009)

The Take (November 1, 2009)

The Take: Squabbles among Democrats on health care and Republicans in House race (October 29, 2009)

McDonnell now has 11-point lead over Deeds, poll shows (October 27, 2009)

New life for the public option (October 25, 2009)

U.S. deeply split on troop increase for Afghan war (October 21, 2009)

U.S. deeply split on troop increase for Afghan war (October 21, 2009)

Most support public option for health insurance, poll finds (October 20, 2009)

Most support public option for health insurance, poll finds (October 20, 2009)

Sunday Take: Democrats Face Threats From 3 Directions (October 18, 2009)

Sunday Take: McCain Keeps Pressure on Obama (October 11, 2009)

Poll May Point to Democrats' Worries Beyond Old Dominion (October 9, 2009)

McDonnell Races Even Further Ahead of Deeds in Va. (October 9, 2009)

N.J. Debate Reveals Weaknesses Of Incumbent, Main Challenger (October 4, 2009)

The Take: On Health-Care Stage, Spotlight Is Now on Obama (September 30, 2009)

The Sunday Take: Why Should California Vote for a Non-Voter? (September 27, 2009)

At United Nations, Obama Makes Appeal for World's Cooperation (September 24, 2009)

Poll Finds Deeds Gaining on McDonnell (September 20, 2009)

Opposition to Obama's Health-Reform Plan Is High, but Easing (September 14, 2009)

Opposition to Obama's Health-Reform Plan Is High, but Easing (September 14, 2009)

The Take: Obama Must Look Beyond His Party, Reclaim Independents (September 13, 2009)

With Health-Care Reform on the Line, Obama Reframes Critical Debate (September 10, 2009)

For Obama, Democrats, Colorado Becomes Less Welcoming (September 6, 2009)

The Take: At Another Town Hall Meeting, Obama's Health-Care Challenge Is Evident (September 4, 2009)

The Take: Time for Obama to Regroup in Health-Care Battle (September 2, 2009)

Sen. Edward Kennedy Laid to Rest at Arlington Cemetery (August 30, 2009)

Fla. Governor Picks Confidant for to Finish Senate Term (August 29, 2009)

The Take: Kennedy's Legacy (August 27, 2009)

Kennedy Did His Life's Work Till the End (August 27, 2009)

Obama Finds Himself in an Awkward Dance With Bush (August 26, 2009)

Sunday Take: Obama Now Hearing Criticism From the Left on Health-Care Plan (August 23, 2009)

Faith in Obama Drops As Reform Fears Rise (August 21, 2009)

Faith in Obama Drops As Reform Fears Rise (August 21, 2009)

Poll Shows Most Americans Oppose War in Afghanistan (August 20, 2009)

Poll: Most Americans Not Concerned About Swine Flu (August 19, 2009)

Most Virginians Satisfied With Health Care, Divided Over Reform, Poll Shows (August 18, 2009)

Most Virginians Satisfied With Health Care, Divided Over Reform, Poll Shows (August 18, 2009)

The Take: Obama, Advisers Turn to Lessons of the Campaign (August 16, 2009)

The Take: Size of Government Is Subtext of Health-Care Reform Debate (August 12, 2009)

Sunday Take: For Obama, August Means Sharpening His Message, Rallying His Party (August 9, 2009)

How Obama Snared the Lion of the Senate (August 4, 2009)

'High Risk, High Reward' (August 3, 2009)

'The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election' (July 31, 2009)

The Take: Obama's Poll Numbers Don't Add Up to Whole Story (July 31, 2009)

Obama Involvement in Gates Flap Hurt Image, Poll Finds (July 31, 2009)

With Act II Unwritten, Palin Can Define Her Role (July 27, 2009)

The Take: Has Obama Aimed for Too Much Change, Too Soon? (July 26, 2009)

Palin's Favorability Rating Drops as She Prepares to Leave Office, Poll Finds (July 24, 2009)

The Take: California's Budget Woes Offer Lessons for Washington (July 22, 2009)

Approval Ratings Drop for Obama on Health Care, Other Issues (July 20, 2009)

Approval Ratings Drop for Obama on Health Care, Other Issues (July 20, 2009)

The Take: Governors on the Front Lines of Battle With a Struggling Economy (July 19, 2009)

For Republican Haley Barbour, Party and Personal Goals Coincide (July 19, 2009)

The Take: Republicans Walk Fine Line Questioning Sotomayor (July 14, 2009)

The Take: Obama's Focus on Health Care Will Be Crucial to Reform (July 12, 2009)

The Take: Obama Stands to Be Judged on Economic Recovery (July 8, 2009)

Palin Opens Herself Up to Criticism (July 5, 2009)

Analysis: Once Again, the Enigma That Is Sarah Palin Plays It by Her Rules (July 4, 2009)

Recriminations Over Sarah Palin Mask Deeper GOP Troubles (July 2, 2009)

Have We Forgotten Iraq? (July 1, 2009)

Ideological Diversity Among Democrats Means No Free Pass for Obama (June 30, 2009)

Most Americans Want Sotomayor on Supreme Court, Poll Indicates (June 28, 2009)

The Sunday Take: Parties Try Again to Fix the Primary Process (June 28, 2009)

The Take: With Sanford Scandal, GOP's Long Winter Gets Longer (June 25, 2009)

Most Americans Want Health Reform but Worry About Costs, Quality (June 24, 2009)

Public Confidence in Stimulus Package's Effectiveness Ebbs, Poll Finds (June 23, 2009)

Public Confidence in Stimulus Package's Effectiveness Ebbs, Poll Finds (June 23, 2009)

Health-Care Reform Will Test Obama's Resolve (June 21, 2009)

Many Signs of Fraud, but No Hard Evidence, in Iranian Election (June 16, 2009)

The Take: GOP Comeback Limited by Demographics, Political Forces (June 14, 2009)

Lack of Virginia Roots Doomed McAuliffe's Bid for Governor (June 11, 2009)

The Take: Palin Sideshow Highlights Cracks in the GOP (June 10, 2009)

The Take: Close Races in Virginia, New Jersey Could Be Indicators for 2010 (June 7, 2009)

Which Republicans Will Run for President in 2012? (June 4, 2009)

The Take: As President, Obama Is Unafraid to Disappoint His Allies (May 17, 2009)

The Take: Pelosi's Comments Raise Interrogation Debate to New Level (May 15, 2009)

As Cheney Seizes the Spotlight, Many Republicans Wince (May 14, 2009)

In Court Pick, Obama Seeks to Be Bold but Not Provocative (May 10, 2009)

GOP Needs Someone Like Kemp To Challenge It Into Vitality (May 10, 2009)

Significant Cuts in Obama Budget, or Just a Little off the Top? (May 8, 2009)

Democrats Looking for a Little Loyalty From Specter (May 7, 2009)

Empathy and Judicial Picks Rarely Mix on Capitol Hill (May 3, 2009)

Recession Has Changed Lifestyles, Poll Shows (April 29, 2009)

Will GOP Sleep Through Wake-Up Call? (April 29, 2009)

From the Start, Putting a Bold Stamp on the White House (April 29, 2009)

Obama Off to Solid Start, Poll Finds (April 26, 2009)

Poll Shows Nation's Mood Has Improved; Can Obama Capitalize? (April 26, 2009)

Congress Debates Fresh Investigation Of Interrogations (April 23, 2009)

Obama's Gripping Style Overseas (April 21, 2009)

For GOP, Tea Protests Offer An Alluring, but Risky, Lifeline (April 19, 2009)

Partisans Argue Over Partisanship (April 12, 2009)

Americans Support Goal of Improved Relations With Muslim World (April 6, 2009)

The Next Challenge for Obama: Finishing What He's Started (April 5, 2009)

Most Americans Don't Blame Obama for Economy, Poll Finds (March 31, 2009)

Trip Abroad Will Test Ambitions Obama Set as a Candidate (March 31, 2009)

Most Americans Don't Blame Obama for Economy, Poll Finds (March 31, 2009)

Ambitious Blueprint a Big Risk The President Is Willing to Take (February 27, 2009)

Obama's Job Approval Ratings High, but Poll Finds Bipartisan Support Eroding (February 24, 2009)

Poll of Afghans Shows Drop In Support for U.S. Mission (February 10, 2009)

Most Agree With Obama Plan to Close Guantanamo Bay, Poll Finds (January 22, 2009)

Obama Signals Sharp Break With Past to an Uncertain but Optimistic Nation (January 21, 2009)

61% in Poll Back Rick Warren as Invocation Pick (January 20, 2009)

Far Fewer Consider Racism Big Problem (January 19, 2009)

Nation's Hopes High for Obama, Poll Shows (January 18, 2009)

Optimism High About Obama Policies, Poll Finds (December 21, 2008)

In New Poll, 63 Percent of Americans Say They Have Suffered From the Recession (December 17, 2008)

Majority of Public Opposes Auto Rescue (December 16, 2008)

Poll Finds Support for Obama's War Views (December 16, 2008)

President-Elect Meets the Press, Cautiously (November 8, 2008)

Obama Voters Favor Compromise on Offshore Drilling, Poll Finds (November 7, 2008)

Campaign Gives Some Clues to How Obama Will Govern (November 6, 2008)

Democrats Add Suburbs to Their Growing Coalition (November 6, 2008)

A Vote Decided by Big Turnout And Big Discontent With GOP (November 5, 2008)

Hard Choices And Challenges Follow Triumph (November 5, 2008)

Polls Show Obama With Clear Advantage (November 4, 2008)

Poll Shows Obama Deflected Recent Attacks (November 3, 2008)

The State Of the Races (November 2, 2008)

Predicting the Votes of the Undecided Is Unusually Hard This Year (October 31, 2008)

Early Voters Breaking Records (October 30, 2008)

Poll Gives Obama 8-Point Va. Lead (October 27, 2008)

Counting on Colorado (October 26, 2008)

Perceptions of Palin Grow Increasingly Negative, Poll Says (October 25, 2008)

Polls Point to Struggle for McCain (October 24, 2008)

Poll Shows Slots Plan Has Wide Support (October 22, 2008)

Democrat Remains Well Ahead (October 21, 2008)

Democrat Remains Well Ahead (October 21, 2008)

FDR's Handling of Turbulent Transition Could Guide Next President (October 19, 2008)

As McCain's Road Gets Steeper, Obama Warns of Overconfidence (October 17, 2008)

Aggressive Underdog vs. Cool Counterpuncher (October 16, 2008)

Financial Anxiety Rising, Poll Finds (October 13, 2008)

Obama Up by 10 Points as McCain Favorability Ratings Fall (October 13, 2008)

McCain Campaign Tries To See Glass as Half Full (October 9, 2008)

Economic Crisis Dominates Debate (October 8, 2008)

Obama Leading In Ohio, Poll Finds (October 7, 2008)

Obama Leading In Ohio, Poll Finds (October 7, 2008)

U.S. Fiscal Crisis Seems to Have Altered Political Map (October 5, 2008)

Palin Delivers, But Doubts Linger (October 3, 2008)

Skepticism of Palin Growing, Poll Finds (October 2, 2008)

Most Voters Worry About Economy (October 1, 2008)

Rescue Package Not the Only Loser In House's Vote (October 1, 2008)

Most Voters Worry About Economy (October 1, 2008)

An Appeal and a Blame Game (September 30, 2008)

McCain Ready for A Change Of Subject (September 28, 2008)

Economic Jabs, Then Punches On World Affairs (September 27, 2008)

8 Questions About the Debates (September 26, 2008)

Selfless or Reckless? McCain Gambles On Voters' Verdict (September 25, 2008)

Economic Fears Give Obama Clear Lead Over McCain in Poll (September 24, 2008)

Economic Fears Give Obama Clear Lead Over McCain in Poll (September 24, 2008)

Obama, McCain In Tight Race in Va., Poll Shows (September 23, 2008)

Candidates Seek Changes In Wall Street Rescue Plan (September 22, 2008)

Obama Hopes to Reverse Party Fortunes in Vote-Rich Fla. (September 21, 2008)

McCain Health-Care Article Fuels New Clash Over Economy (September 21, 2008)

On Economy, Obama Offers Ideas, McCain Blames Rival (September 20, 2008)

Fundamentally, McCain Has Something to Worry About (September 18, 2008)

Economy Becomes New Proving Ground For McCain, Obama (September 16, 2008)

Familiar Ground May Be Election's Deciding Factor (September 15, 2008)

More Voters Perceive Progress in Iraq (September 11, 2008)

Obama Says McCain Has Erred by Focusing on Change (September 10, 2008)

In Poll, McCain Closes the Gap With Obama (September 9, 2008)

In Poll, McCain Closes the Gap With Obama (September 9, 2008)

Partisanship Appears to Sway Opinions on Palin (September 6, 2008)

Galvanized Parties Head to Homestretch (September 5, 2008)

Striking Back at Critics, One by One (September 4, 2008)

Aides Say Team Interviewed Palin Late in the Process (September 3, 2008)

Hurricane, Palin Roil the Start of GOP Convention (September 2, 2008)

The Hurricane In Question Is Still Called Katrina (September 1, 2008)

Palin Made an Impression From the Start (August 31, 2008)

With Pick, McCain Reclaims His Maverick Image (August 30, 2008)

The Message That the Party Wanted to Hear (August 29, 2008)

Obama to Accept Nomination, Outline New Direction for the U.S. (August 28, 2008)

Democrats Nominate Obama (August 28, 2008)

McCain Is Said to Be Set to Unveil Running Mate Tomorrow (August 28, 2008)

A Step Forward Seen For Blacks in America (August 28, 2008)

Democratic Convention Focus Shifts to National Security (August 27, 2008)

'Barack Obama Is My Candidate' (August 27, 2008)

Majorities Again Say They Hold Favorable Impressions of Both Clintons (August 26, 2008)

A Portrait of the Candidate, but Dots Left to Connect (August 26, 2008)

A Chance for the Candidates' Wives to Court Support (August 25, 2008)

Questions About the Convention (August 25, 2008)

Support for Each Candidate Holds Steady (August 24, 2008)

Choice of Biden Fits the Reality If Not the Starry-Eyed Message (August 24, 2008)

Support for Each Candidate Holds Steady (August 24, 2008)

Obama Team Seeks Changes in Primaries (August 21, 2008)

Who's No. 2? Obama Keeps Everybody Guessing. (August 19, 2008)

Can McCain Use Advice Clinton Got on Obama? (August 13, 2008)

Strong Energy Measures Wanted (August 10, 2008)

Race Is In Holding Pattern For Now (August 10, 2008)

Frustration and Optimism in New Orleans (August 10, 2008)

Obama Leads, Pessimism Reigns Among Key Group (August 4, 2008)

Hovering Above Poverty, Grasping for Middle Class (August 3, 2008)

McCain Charge Against Obama Lacks Evidence (July 30, 2008)

Obama, Britain's Brown Meet for Hours (July 27, 2008)

Embraced Overseas, But to What Effect? (July 27, 2008)

Obama Campaign Cancels Visit to U.S. Service Members in Germany (July 26, 2008)

Obama Gets Royal Treatment in France (July 26, 2008)

Obama Says Walls Must Come Down (July 25, 2008)

Obama Ends Mideast Swing With Vow to Back Israel, Peace Talks (July 24, 2008)

After Visit, Obama Defends Iraq Plan (July 23, 2008)

Obama Makes War Gains (July 22, 2008)

Obama, Karzai Share a 'Working Lunch' (July 21, 2008)

Obama Gets Look At Afghan War Zone (July 20, 2008)

Acceptance of Gay People in Military Grows Dramatically (July 19, 2008)

Obama Going Abroad With World Watching (July 19, 2008)

Obama Leads by 8 Points In Poll (July 16, 2008)

Obama Leads by 8 Points In Poll (July 16, 2008)

Poll Finds Voters Split on Candidates' Iraq-Pullout Positions (July 15, 2008)

Clinton Urges Governors to Nurture 'Laboratories of Democracy' (July 13, 2008)

Obama's Ideology Proving Difficult to Pinpoint (July 10, 2008)

McCain Puts New Strategist Atop Campaign (July 3, 2008)

Obama Plans Meetings With Leaders in Mideast, Europe (June 29, 2008)

New Campaign for Democrats: Unity (June 28, 2008)

Historic Decision Renews Old Debate (June 27, 2008)

McCain-Obama So Far: Positively Negative (June 26, 2008)

Obama Moves To Reintroduce Himself to Voters (June 23, 2008)

3 in 10 Americans Admit to Race Bias (June 22, 2008)

For Richer or for Poorer (June 15, 2008)

Each Party Is Set to Hunt The Other's Usual Ground (June 8, 2008)

McCain Sets Sights on the Democrats Who Voted for Clinton (June 6, 2008)

'She Could Accept Losing. She Could Not Accept Quitting.' (June 5, 2008)

Clinton Pullout Likely Saturday (June 5, 2008)

Obama Claims Nomination (June 4, 2008)

McCain Urges Sanctions, Divestment to Press Iran (June 3, 2008)

Fla., Mich. Delegates Each Get Half a Vote (June 1, 2008)

Democrats Meet Today To Hash Out Fla., Mich. (May 31, 2008)

For Future White House Aides, Required Reading (May 30, 2008)

To Claim Popular Vote, Clinton Is Seeking Wins in Last 3 Primaries (May 25, 2008)

Obama Takes Delegate Majority (May 21, 2008)

Clinton Wins Her Faithful in Ky., But Obama Gains Whites in Ore. (May 21, 2008)

Democrats Observe A Fragile Cease-Fire (May 20, 2008)

Burdened by the Weight of Inflation (May 14, 2008)

Clinton Handily Defeats Obama in West Virginia (May 14, 2008)

U.S. Outlook Is Worst Since '92, Poll Finds (May 13, 2008)

U.S. Outlook Is Worst Since '92, Poll Finds (May 13, 2008)

Wright Controversy Deepens Voter Divide (May 10, 2008)

Don't Expect Clinton to Quit Before Superdelegates Decide (May 9, 2008)

Clinton Spurns Calls to Quit Race (May 8, 2008)

Obama Is Decisive Winner in N.C.; Clinton Ekes Out Victory in Indiana (May 7, 2008)

Deep Fissures Among Democrats Apparent With Ind., N.C. Voters (May 7, 2008)

Sparring Over Gas Tax Continues (May 4, 2008)

Democrats Step Up Debate on Gas Tax (May 3, 2008)

As Candidates Focus on Economy, Clinton Defends Gas Tax Plan (May 2, 2008)

Continuing Battle Divides Democrats (April 24, 2008)

Decisive Win Can't Forestall A Daunting Task (April 23, 2008)

Signs Indicate That Duels May Be Hurting Party (April 23, 2008)

8 Questions About The Pennsylvania Primary (April 22, 2008)

Obama Sharpens His Tone (April 21, 2008)

Public's View of Economy Takes Fast Turn Downward (April 18, 2008)

Obama Pressed in Pa. Debate (April 17, 2008)

Democrats Willing to Let Battle Continue (April 16, 2008)

Democrats Willing to Let Battle Continue (April 16, 2008)

Poll Shows Erosion Of Trust in Clinton (April 16, 2008)

On the Economy, 70% Disapprove of Bush (April 15, 2008)

U.S. Catholics Support Benedict in Poll (April 15, 2008)

McCain Revises Proposals for Families in Economic Crisis (April 11, 2008)

Clinton's Chief Strategist Steps Down (April 7, 2008)

As Rivals Battle, McCain Builds November Machine (April 1, 2008)

Democrats Knock McCain's Economic Views (March 28, 2008)

Clinton Backers Rebuke Pelosi for Stance on Superdelegates (March 27, 2008)

Flip Side of Democrats' Spat: Higher Turnout (March 26, 2008)

Clinton Unveils Plan to Ease Housing Crisis (March 25, 2008)

8 Questions That Will Shape Where the Race for the Democratic Presidential Nominaton Goes From Here (March 23, 2008)

Clinton Presses Obama on Efforts For Revotes in Florida and Michigan (March 20, 2008)

Will the Answer Outlive Questions? (March 20, 2008)

Obama Urges U.S.: 'Move Beyond Our Old Racial Wounds' (March 19, 2008)

White Male Vote Especially Critical (March 17, 2008)

Florida Democrats Urge A 2nd Primary, in June (March 14, 2008)

Influential Democrats Waiting to Choose Sides (March 9, 2008)

Michigan and Florida Have Democrats in a State (March 7, 2008)

Results Refocus Democratic Campaign (March 6, 2008)

Both Obama And Clinton Hold Edge Over McCain (March 6, 2008)

White Working-Class Voters Fuel Clinton's Comeback (March 5, 2008)

Clinton Beats Obama in Texas and Ohio; McCain Clinches Republican Nomination (March 5, 2008)

Clinton Beats Obama in Texas and Ohio; McCain Clinches Republican Nomination (March 5, 2008)

8 Questions That Today's Primaries Could Answer (March 4, 2008)

Foreign Policy Hits Home in Tex., Ohio (March 2, 2008)

Bloomberg Won't Run, but Says an Independent Can Win (February 28, 2008)

In a Crucial State, a Contentious Debate (February 27, 2008)

Democratic Governors See McCain As Formidable (February 26, 2008)

In South Texas, Obama Focuses On Hispanic Voters (February 23, 2008)

Clinton Has Edge in Ohio; Race in Texas Deadlocked (February 22, 2008)

Clinton Has Edge in Ohio; Race in Texas Deadlocked (February 22, 2008)

Obama-Clinton Debate Starts Warm, Heats Up (February 22, 2008)

Obama Chips Away at Clinton's Usual Hard Core of Supporters (February 20, 2008)

Wisconsin Voters Give Obama Decisive Victory (February 20, 2008)

Clinton Camp May Regret Largely Turning Its Back on Caucus States (February 15, 2008)

Clinton Scrambles to Try to Reverse Obama's Momentum (February 14, 2008)

Economy Is Top Issue In Md., Va. (February 13, 2008)

Winning Streak Extends To District, Md. and Va. (February 13, 2008)

8 Questions the Potomac Primary Could Answer (February 12, 2008)

Democrats In Race for Edwards's Support (February 12, 2008)

Clinton Replaces Top Aide Amid Losses (February 11, 2008)

Sanctioned States Put Democrats in Quandary (February 9, 2008)

Romney Out, McCain Looks Ahead (February 8, 2008)

Democrats In 9 Races Cite Desire For Change (February 6, 2008)

Clinton and Obama Trade Victories (February 6, 2008)

8 Questions Super Tuesday Could Answer (February 5, 2008)

The Economy Primary (February 4, 2008)

U.S. Concern Over Economy Is Highest in Years (February 4, 2008)

Obama, Clinton Are Even In Poll (February 3, 2008)

Obama, Clinton Are Even In Poll (February 3, 2008)

Head to Head, Clinton, Obama Shelve Rancor (February 1, 2008)

Edwards, Giuliani Withdraw From Race (January 31, 2008)

For McCain, Momentum That May Be Hard to Stop (January 30, 2008)

Obama Is Big Winner in S.C. Primary (January 27, 2008)

Democrats Set to Vote in S. Carolina (January 26, 2008)

Romney, McCain Take Lead in Fla.; Tax Talk Pervades (January 24, 2008)

The Other Clinton Is an Absent Presence (January 22, 2008)

Voices Are Raised in Democratic Debate (January 22, 2008)

GOP Field Readies for True Test In Florida (January 21, 2008)

McCain Beats Huckabee in S. Carolina; Clinton and Romney Win in Nevada (January 20, 2008)

GOP Race Is Close in S.C. (January 19, 2008)

Thompson Hopes S.C. Revives His Campaign (January 18, 2008)

Clinton, Obama Distance Selves From Talk of Race (January 16, 2008)

Voters' Optimism Drops As Economic Fears Rise (January 15, 2008)

Feb. 5 Primaries to Pose A Super Test of Strategy (January 15, 2008)

McCain Moves Into Lead; Obama Gains on Clinton (January 14, 2008)

McCain Moves Into Lead; Obama Gains on Clinton (January 14, 2008)

Fenty's First Year Gets High Marks, But Divide Persists (January 13, 2008)

Edwards Will Face a Moment of Truth After South Carolina Primary (January 12, 2008)

Economy Slumps To the Top of the Campaign Agenda (January 11, 2008)

With Echoes of Clinton '92, Another 'Comeback Kid' (January 9, 2008)

Little New Hampshire Could Hold Big Significance for Both Parties (January 8, 2008)

Underdog Clinton Goes After Obama (January 6, 2008)

Iowa 'Entrance Poll' Offers N.H. Clues (January 5, 2008)

Act II: A Change In States, Stakes (January 5, 2008)

Results for Both Parties Are, Surprisingly, Pretty Unsurprising (January 4, 2008)

Obama Wins Iowa's Democratic Caucuses (January 4, 2008)

8 Questions Iowa Could Answer (January 3, 2008)

Choosing a Candidate, and More (January 3, 2008)

Poll Shows Obama With 7-Point Lead In Iowa Contest (January 1, 2008)

Romney Eyes Huckabee Lead (December 29, 2007)

Surging Huckabee Takes Lead in Iowa Over Romney (December 20, 2007)

Iowa Poll Spotlights Importance Of Turnout (December 19, 2007)

Iowa Poll Spotlights Importance Of Turnout (December 19, 2007)

Lucky Star (December 16, 2007)

So Many Candidates, So Little Time Left (December 15, 2007)

Poll Shows More Optimism on War (December 14, 2007)

So Far, and So Fast (December 14, 2007)

Clinton Apologizes To Obama Over Aide's Drug Remark (December 14, 2007)

In a Lifeless Debate, Vows of a Spirited Sprint (December 13, 2007)

In Poll, Huckabee Closes on Giuliani (December 12, 2007)

In Poll, Huckabee Closes on Giuliani (December 12, 2007)

Fighting Head Winds (December 10, 2007)

'Our Moment Is Now,' Obama Declares (December 10, 2007)

No Done Deal (December 9, 2007)

In Speech on Faith, Romney Vows to Serve 'No One Cause' (December 7, 2007)

As N.H. Primary Nears, Clinton Clings to Narrow Lead (December 6, 2007)

As N.H. Primary Nears, Clinton Clings to Narrow Lead (December 6, 2007)

Clinton Rivals Hammer Her Iran Vote During Iowa Radio Debate (December 5, 2007)

Poll Shows Romney With Wide Lead in New Hampshire (December 5, 2007)

Poll Shows Romney With Wide Lead in New Hampshire (December 5, 2007)

As Iowa Race Tightens, Clinton Decides the Best Defense Is a Good Offense (December 4, 2007)

In Debate, Romney and Giuliani Clash on Immigration Issues (November 29, 2007)

Romney and Giuliani Turn Negative in N.H. (November 26, 2007)

Huckabee Gaining Ground in Iowa (November 21, 2007)

Huckabee Gaining Ground in Iowa (November 21, 2007)

For Democrats, Iowa Still Up for Grabs (November 20, 2007)

With Strong Debate, Clinton Quiets Talk of a Slide (November 17, 2007)

U.S. Inaction Faulted, Immigration Polls Find (November 16, 2007)

Democratic Contenders Step Up Attacks in Debate (November 16, 2007)

Democrats' Provocative Iowa Dinner Conversation (November 12, 2007)

Clinton, Obama Fight For Advantage in Iowa (November 11, 2007)

Dinner That Can Alter Fortunes (November 10, 2007)

On Campaign Bus, Obama Opens Up About Challengers (November 9, 2007)

Republican Nomination Most Open in Decades (November 5, 2007)

Republican Nomination Most Open in Decades (November 5, 2007)

Clinton Regroups As Rivals Pounce (November 1, 2007)

Clinton's Foes Go on the Attack (October 31, 2007)

Marylanders Lean Left on Gay Marriage, Death Penalty (October 26, 2007)

Iran Becomes an Issue In Democratic Contest (October 25, 2007)

Majority For Slots In Md. Increases (October 24, 2007)

Poll Finds Va. Focused On Illegal Immigrants (October 24, 2007)

Attacks Sharpen Among Party's Principal Rivals (October 22, 2007)

Giuliani Works to Win Over Religious and Social Conservatives (October 21, 2007)

Poll Shows Va. GOP's Vulnerabilities (October 14, 2007)

Gore and U.N. Panel Share Peace Prize (October 13, 2007)

Va. Poll Gives Mark Warner Wide Lead in Senate Race (October 12, 2007)

Free Trade and Low Taxes Star in Republican Debate (October 10, 2007)

Clinton Cites Lessons of Partisanship (October 10, 2007)

Negative Perceptions Dogging Clinton Among Voters in Iowa (October 7, 2007)

Iowa a Key Test for Democrats (October 7, 2007)

In Latest Poll, Good News for Both Clintons (October 4, 2007)

In Latest Poll, Good News for Both Clintons (October 4, 2007)

Poll Shows Giuliani Atop An Unsettled GOP Race (October 3, 2007)

Clinton Widens Lead In Poll (October 3, 2007)

Most in Poll Want War Funding Cut (October 2, 2007)

Most in Poll Want War Funding Cut (October 2, 2007)

Iowa Trip to Mark New Intensity for Obama Campaign (September 30, 2007)

Democratic Rivals Press Clinton, Courteously (September 27, 2007)

At Iowa Event, Clinton Vows Pre-Inauguration Diplomatic Push (September 17, 2007)

Another Entry, but Still a Jumbled GOP Race (September 16, 2007)

Giuliani's GOP Lead Shrinks in New Poll (September 12, 2007)

Giuliani's GOP Lead Shrinks in New Poll (September 12, 2007)

Poll Highlights Disconnect Between U.S. Commanders, Iraqis (September 10, 2007)

In Terrorism Fight, Wariness Tempers Optimism (September 10, 2007)

Democrats' Struggle to Change Course in Iraq Has Produced Much Debate, Little Action (September 10, 2007)

Wide Skepticism Ahead of Assessment (September 9, 2007)

Fred Thompson Makes A Late-Night Late Entry (September 6, 2007)

Clinton Bills Herself as Agent Of Change, Voice of Experience (September 3, 2007)

7 Questions as the Race for the White House Accelerates (September 2, 2007)

Firefighters Endorse Dodd as Transport Union Picks Clinton (August 29, 2007)

In the End, Realities Trumped Loyalty (August 28, 2007)

Romney, Giuliani Escalate Their Immigration Fight (August 17, 2007)

Obama Says He Can Unite U.S. 'More Effectively' Than Clinton (August 15, 2007)

Iowans Feel Snubbed, but Will It Matter? (August 13, 2007)

Iowa Governor: 2007 Too Early for Vote (August 11, 2007)

When a Poll Is Not Really a Poll (August 8, 2007)

Obama and Clinton Take the Gloves Off In AFL-CIO Debate (August 8, 2007)

Edwards Makes Courting Labor a Key Strategy in Bid for Nomination (August 7, 2007)

Bloggers Give Clinton a Mixed Reception (August 5, 2007)

Iowa Republicans Are Not Thrilled With Presidential Field (August 5, 2007)

Iowa Republicans Are Not Thrilled With Presidential Field (August 5, 2007)

Three Top Democrats Share Lead In Iowa Poll (August 3, 2007)

Three Top Democrats Share Lead In Iowa Poll (August 3, 2007)

Obama Says He Would Take Fight To Pakistan (August 2, 2007)

A True Political Partner (July 30, 2007)

Fewer See Balance in Court's Decisions (July 29, 2007)

For Clinton and Obama, A Debate Point Won't Die (July 27, 2007)

Most Say Al-Qaeda Remains Strong (July 26, 2007)

Poll: Republicans Like Giuliani's Electability (July 25, 2007)

Poll: Republicans Like Giuliani's Electability (July 25, 2007)

Public Voice Adds Edge to Debate (July 24, 2007)

Poll Finds Democrats Favored On War (July 24, 2007)

Poll Finds Democrats Favored On War (July 24, 2007)

Voters Allow a Separation of Blame (July 15, 2007)

For New Image, McCain Looks to His Past (July 15, 2007)

McCain Persists Despite Trouble (July 14, 2007)

Rivalries Split McCain's Team (July 14, 2007)

Top Aides Leave McCain Camp (July 11, 2007)

Democratic Rivals Tread A Well-Worn Path in Iowa (July 4, 2007)

In Iowa, Clinton Relies Heavily on Husband's Star Power (July 3, 2007)

McCain Again Falls Short of Cash Goals (July 3, 2007)

A Political Force With Many Philosophies (July 1, 2007)

A Political Force With Many Philosophies (July 1, 2007)

Democrats Address Race Issues In Debate (June 29, 2007)

Romney Gains Credibility In Early Primary States (June 25, 2007)

Bush Criticized in Immigration Defeat (June 9, 2007)

A Failure of Leadership in a Flawed Political Culture (June 8, 2007)

GOP Hopefuls Keep Distance From Bush (June 7, 2007)

McCain Sets Self Apart in Debate (June 6, 2007)

Discontent Over Iraq Increasing, Poll Finds (June 5, 2007)

Discontent Over Iraq Increasing, Poll Finds (June 5, 2007)

Democrats Focus on Iraq In Contentious Second Debate (June 4, 2007)

Democrats to Face Off in Second Debate (June 3, 2007)

Clinton, Giuliani Maintain Leads, But GOP Shows Signs of Shifting (June 3, 2007)

Clinton, Giuliani Maintain Leads, But GOP Shows Signs of Shifting (June 3, 2007)

Thompson Bid Would Stir Up GOP Race (May 31, 2007)

Unflattering Books Cause Hardly a Ripple (May 27, 2007)

Tipping-Point Shock (May 24, 2007)

Clinton Campaign Plays Down Iowa Memo (May 24, 2007)

White House Counselor Challenges Democrats on Immigration Bill (May 22, 2007)

2 Speeches Show Contrasting Campaign Styles (May 20, 2007)

McCain, Romney Duel as Giuliani Leads (May 17, 2007)

Debate Spotlight Is Giuliani's -- to Use or Lose (May 15, 2007)

Giuliani Tries to Clarify Abortion Stance (May 12, 2007)

GOP Leader Losing Patience With Iraqi Government (May 10, 2007)

GOP Field United On War, Divided On Social Issues (May 4, 2007)

Democratic Field Seeks New Moves to Halt War (May 2, 2007)

Clinton Campaign Tries to Keep Heat on Obama Over Debate Response (April 28, 2007)

Candidates Unite in Criticizing Bush (April 27, 2007)

Giuliani Speech on Terror Fight Decried (April 26, 2007)

As He Enters Race, McCain Appears to Be Off His Stride (April 25, 2007)

Poll Shows Support for D.C. Vote (April 24, 2007)

Growing Number of Americans See Warming as Leading Threat (April 20, 2007)

Giuliani's Lead Shrinks, Clinton's Margin Holds (April 19, 2007)

Giuliani's Lead Shrinks, Clinton's Margin Holds (April 19, 2007)

Solid Poll Numbers For Pelosi, Reid (April 18, 2007)

Final War Funding Bill in Works (April 17, 2007)

Fundraising Totals Challenge Early Campaign Assumptions (April 17, 2007)

Candidates Still Take Cues From Their Base (April 16, 2007)

Bush's Troop Initiative Doomed, Biden Says (April 12, 2007)

Thompson Says Lymphoma Is in Remission (April 12, 2007)

Tommy Thompson Opens GOP Bid (April 5, 2007)

Giuliani Urges Compromise on Iraq Legislation (April 5, 2007)

Clinton Decries Veto Threat, Urges Bush Compromise on Iraq (April 4, 2007)

Giuliani Rings Up Forbes Endorsement (March 29, 2007)

At Forum, Democrats Differ on Health Care (March 25, 2007)

Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout (March 24, 2007)

Clinton Camp Aims to Minimize Differences With Obama on Iraq (March 21, 2007)

Clinton, Obama Camps Spar on War (March 20, 2007)

Poll Shows Dramatic Decline in How Iraqis View Lives, Future (March 20, 2007)

With Earlier Primary, Calif. Reshapes Race (March 16, 2007)

Firefighters Gain Favored Spot With 2008 Hopefuls (March 15, 2007)

Iraq Debate Will Test GOP Senators' Unity (March 14, 2007)

New John Edwards Sells Less Biography, More Liberal Issues (March 11, 2007)

Unions To Delay Supporting A Candidate (March 8, 2007)

Giuliani Has No Real Chance With GOP Voters . . . or Does He? (March 4, 2007)

McCain Says He'll Seek Presidency, Plans to Make It Official in April (March 1, 2007)

Blacks Shift To Obama, Poll Finds (February 28, 2007)

Blacks Shift To Obama, Poll Finds (February 28, 2007)

Majority in Poll Favor Deadline For Iraq Pullout (February 27, 2007)

Majority in Poll Favor Deadline For Iraq Pullout (February 27, 2007)

Vilsack, First Democrat In, Is Quickly Out (February 24, 2007)

Clinton, Obama Camps' Feud Is Out in the Open (February 22, 2007)

In Limbo in Washington, McCain Comes Alive in Iowa (February 19, 2007)

Debate Over Iraq Follows McCain to Iowa (February 18, 2007)

With Campaign Underway, Obama Now Must Show More Than Potential (February 13, 2007)

Obama Questions Rivals on Iraq (February 12, 2007)

Obama Joins Race With Goals Set High (February 11, 2007)

Edwards Introduces Plan For Health-Care Coverage (February 6, 2007)

Giuliani Announces He's In '08 Presidential Race (February 6, 2007)

Democrats Split on How to End the War (February 4, 2007)

DNC Turns Focus to White House (February 3, 2007)

Biden Stumbles at the Starting Gate (February 1, 2007)

In Iowa, Clinton Calls Bush Reckless (January 29, 2007)

Mixed Reviews For Clinton In Iowa (January 29, 2007)

Clinton Begins Her Run In Earnest (January 28, 2007)

In Race for Iowa, Clinton Has to Make Up Ground (January 27, 2007)

The State of The President: Beleaguered (January 24, 2007)

Bush To Face Skeptical Congress (January 23, 2007)

Clinton Bid Heralds Demise of Public Financing (January 23, 2007)

Confidence in Bush Leadership at All-Time Low, Poll Finds (January 22, 2007)

Confidence in Bush Leadership at All-Time Low, Poll Finds (January 22, 2007)

On the Electronic Campaign Trail (January 22, 2007)

Hillary Clinton Opens Presidential Bid (January 21, 2007)

Clinton Steps Up Criticism of War in Iraq (January 18, 2007)

Race and Gender Make Democrats' Field Historic (January 17, 2007)

The War Within Sen. McCain (January 13, 2007)

Poll: Most Americans Opposed to Bush's Iraq Plan (January 11, 2007)

Poll: Most Americans Opposed to Bush's Iraq Plan (January 11, 2007)

Democrats Aim to Block Funds for Plan (January 11, 2007)

Romney Forms Presidential Committee, Focuses on Fundraising (January 4, 2007)

Remembering a Leader And the Party That Was (January 3, 2007)

Edwards, Now Seasoned, Elbows His Way Into the Field (December 30, 2006)

Edwards Formally Joins 2008 Presidential Race (December 29, 2006)

Edwards Scooped by His Web Site (December 28, 2006)

Clinton, Obama Clearing The Field (December 24, 2006)

Mass. Governor's Rightward Shift Raises Questions (December 21, 2006)

Clinton and Giuliani Have the Early Edge For '08, Poll Shows (December 14, 2006)

New Congress Is More Trusted Than President (December 14, 2006)

Clinton and Giuliani Have the Early Edge For '08, Poll Shows (December 14, 2006)

Americans Say U.S. Is Losing War (December 13, 2006)

Obama Takes First Steps in N.H. (December 11, 2006)

Hillary Clinton's Early Moves (December 6, 2006)

Iowa Governor Begins His Bid For President (December 1, 2006)

Economics Experts Join Romney's PAC (November 29, 2006)

McCain Prepares for '08 Bid With Appeal to Right (November 17, 2006)

In Sea of Data, Not All Numbers Are Equal (November 14, 2006)

Midterm Election Leaves Political Landscape Blurry (November 13, 2006)

Mehlman Won't Seek Another Term as Republican Party Chief (November 10, 2006)

GOP Moderates' Ouster Widens House Divide (November 10, 2006)

For Bush's New Direction, Cooperation Is The Challenge (November 9, 2006)

Moderate Voters Lean Toward Democrats (November 8, 2006)

Democrats Take House (November 8, 2006)

Angry Campaigns End on an Angrier Note (November 7, 2006)

Parties Crank Up Voter Turnout Efforts (November 6, 2006)

Democrats, on the Offensive, Could Gain Both Houses (November 5, 2006)

Campaigner in Chief Has Limited Reach (November 1, 2006)

Independent Voters Favor Democrats by 2 to 1 in Poll (October 24, 2006)

Independent Voters Favor Democrats by 2 to 1 in Poll (October 24, 2006)

Obama Says He'll Consider A 2008 Bid for The Presidency (October 23, 2006)

Democrats Strengthen Chances For Senate (October 22, 2006)

GOP Aims to Scare Up Big Voter Turnout (October 20, 2006)

Clinton Lists Differences With GOP, Administration (October 19, 2006)

Giant-Killer Lamont Stumbles (October 17, 2006)

Clinton's Iowa Visit May Serve Wife's Aims (October 16, 2006)

With Eye on 2008, Kerry Attacks (October 15, 2006)

GOP Redirects Funds From Faltering Races (October 13, 2006)

Poll Shows Strong Shift Of Support to Democrats (October 10, 2006)

Democrats Aim to Regain Edge In Getting Voters to the Polls (October 8, 2006)

Foley Lawyer Cites Alcohol, Childhood Abuse (October 4, 2006)

After Foley, New Fears For the GOP (October 3, 2006)

'08 Scrutiny Shines Unkind Light on Allen (October 1, 2006)

Keep Cash Coming, Steele Tells The GOP (September 29, 2006)

Bill Clinton's 60th Birthday Benefit Blowout (September 28, 2006)

With Eye on Midwest in '08, GOP Picks Twin Cities for Convention (September 28, 2006)

Both Parties Sensing Tighter House Races (September 24, 2006)

Major Problems At Polls Feared (September 17, 2006)

Democratic Forces Salve Wounds (September 13, 2006)

President Tries to Win Over a War-Weary Nation (September 12, 2006)

Kerry Seeks More U.S. Troops for Afghanistan (September 10, 2006)

More GOP Districts Counted as Vulnerable (September 3, 2006)

Alaska Governor Battles a Shifting Tide (August 21, 2006)

Clinton Gives Lieberman A Lesson in Independence (August 16, 2006)

Governors Oppose Federal Control of Guard (August 14, 2006)

Connecticut May Be a 2008 Preview (August 13, 2006)

Democratic Leadership Welcomes Lamont (August 10, 2006)

Lieberman Defeated in Democratic Primary (August 9, 2006)

Lieberman's Troubles Go Beyond War (August 8, 2006)

Lieberman Confronts Criticism Over Iraq (August 7, 2006)

Conn. Race Could Be Democratic Watershed (August 6, 2006)

Lamont Leads Lieberman by 13 Points in New Poll (August 4, 2006)

Lieberman Assails Lamont Over Supporter's Blog Post (August 3, 2006)

On Wal-Mart, Lieberman and Challenger Can Agree (August 3, 2006)

Democrats' Plan Focuses on Middle Class (July 25, 2006)

How Common Ground of 9/11 Gave Way to Partisan Split (July 16, 2006)