The Fall (and Rise?) of Christine O’Donnell The Fall (and Rise?) of Christine O’Donnell
The Tea Party candidate was never a contender, but her supporters—who rallied around her slogan of “I’m You”—aren’t going away.
Nov 5, 2010 / JoAnn Wypijewski
How Democrats Won the West in 2010 How Democrats Won the West in 2010
In an otherwise dismal election for Democrats, the party fared surprisingly well out west.
Nov 5, 2010 / Ari Berman
Unsettled Contests, Recounts Will Define Extent of GOP Win Unsettled Contests, Recounts Will Define Extent of GOP Win
Patty Murray will keep her Senate seat. But several Senate races and at least ten House contests remain in play. In some cases, Democrats are winning seats where they were declared...
Nov 5, 2010 / John Nichols
NY’s Attorney General Schneiderman: ‘This Is Our Moment’ NY’s Attorney General Schneiderman: ‘This Is Our Moment’
As a longtime supporter of Eric Schneiderman, it was solace for the political soul, on a grim election night, to mark his victory as New York State’s attorney general. His wi...
Nov 4, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Once Every Thousand Years… Once Every Thousand Years…
The Larry Sanders Show and the compromised administration of Obama.
Nov 4, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Why Dean Won’t Challenge Obama in 2012 Why Dean Won’t Challenge Obama in 2012
It needn’t take a primary challenge for Obama to recognize that he can no longer take his base for granted.
Nov 4, 2010 / Ari Berman
Stand and Fight Stand and Fight
Conventional wisdom says Republicans made gains in the midterms because Obama tried to do too much and was too liberal. Wrong.
Nov 4, 2010 / The Editors
Tea Party Takeaways Tea Party Takeaways
On a night when Republicans pulled off the largest shift in party power since 1938, they also seemed, paradoxically, to be an endangered species.
Nov 4, 2010 / Richard Kim
Mama Grizzlies Die Hard Mama Grizzlies Die Hard
As Democrats survey the wreckage left by the 2010 midterms, one sight is at least slightly cheering: Sarah Palin's Mama Grizzlies licking their wounds.
Nov 3, 2010 / Betsy Reed
The Perriello Way The Perriello Way
In the wake of Congressman Tom Perriello's loss, it's tempting to conclude that politics based on conviction simply doesn't work. But that would be the wrong lesson to take away.
Nov 3, 2010 / Chris Hayes