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The U.S. Capitol and U.S. Senate (R) in Washington, August 2, 2011.

Republican Party Vows Less Gridlock If They Gain Senate Majority

Nov 03, 2014 07:37 AM EST

Republicans have vowed to bring an end to the legislative impasse that has plagued Washington for years if they gain a Senate majority on the midterm elections.

Jeb Bush Swipes At Hillary Clinton In Colorado

Christl Leong |

Oct 30, 2014 08:58 AM EDT

Jeb Bush took a dig at Hillary Clinton Wednesday night for her remarks last week when she said that businesses don't create jobs while at a rally for Sen. Elizabeth Warren last week, a move that some believe could presage the course of the 2016 presidential race.

Democrats Claim Republicans Violated Campaign-Finance Laws In Vidak Senate Race

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 30, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Democrats have called out the Fair Political Practices Commission (FFPC) to investigate the Republican Party's violation of federal campaign finance laws in its support of Andy Vidak (C) who seeks re-election in the midterm elections for the Senate seats.

Walker Leads Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race In Latest, Last Poll

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 30, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Republican Gov. Scott Walker overtakes Democrat challenger Mary Burke by seven points in the final poll released Wednesday as one of the tightest gubernatorial races head to its uncertain end.

Joe Biden Stokes Rumors Of 2016 Presidential Bid In Iowa

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden made a stop in Iowa Monday for a campaign event where he endorsed Senate candidate Bruce Braley, lambasted the Republicans and made a vague reference to a possible 2016 presidential bid.

Scott Walker Backtracks On Scathing Comments Against RGA, Chris Christie

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 28, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) backtracked on his provocative remarks against New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) Monday following what appears to be an increased Republican financial support to his flagging bid for a re-election.

Democrat Senatorial Candidate Gary Peters (Mich.)

Gary Peters Almost a Runaway Winner in Michigan -- Poll

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 23, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

In a midterm elections year that is largely dominated by the Republicans, Michigan is proving to be a favorable battleground for Democrats with Representative Gary Peters solidly dominating the Senate race, polls released Wednesday show.

Chris Christie: Next President ‘Needs’ To Be A Republican Governor

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 22, 2014 09:49 AM EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said he is convinced the next head of state is “going to be” and “needs to be” a Republican governor in a speech to corporate executives and lawyers in Washington, D.C., Tuesday.

Crowd Walks Out On President Obama During Rally Speech in Maryland

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 20, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

Crowds thinned steadily Sunday as President Barack Obama made a rare appearance on the campaign trail in a rally supporting Democratic candidate Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown in Maryland.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) at the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2012.

Obama Should Focus On World Issues, Not Elections –Dem. Sen. Shaheen

Christl Leong |

Oct 10, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen thinks President Barack Obama should focus efforts on dealing with world crises rather than the November midterm elections.

Polls Suggest Americans More Interested In Ebola, ISIS News Than Midterm Elections

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 09, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

With barely four weeks to go before the ballots are cast, Americans remain largely disinterested in the 2014 midterm elections, says the survey released by the Pew Research Center Wednesday.

Tom Cotton Not Worried About Bill Clinton’s Support For Arkansas Senate Rival

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 07, 2014 09:50 AM EDT

Republican ace and possible Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton says he is not worried about former president Bill Clinton supporting opponent Senator Mark Pryor in the 2014 U.S. midterm elections.

She Who Controls Iowa, Controls The U.S. Senate: The Case Of Joni Ernst

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 07, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

With just less than a month until the midterm elections, the Republicans are looking to wrest control of the Senate by netting at least six states. One particularly bright spot is Iowa.

Republican Voters Likely To Choose Anti-Obama Candidates – Gallup Survey

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 06, 2014 06:46 AM EDT

A recent Gallup survey showed that 58 percent of registered Republican voters are likely to choose candidates who are anti-U.S. President Barack Obama.

Jeb Bush Aids GOP Senate, House Candidates Reach Latino Demographic

Jeb Bush Likely To Run In 2016

Christl Leong |

Oct 03, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Jeb Bush's supporters have been pushing the 61-year-old to run for president in the 2016 elections and sources say it is likely he will run this time around.

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