Tierney bemoans Republican gains
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Despite Republican gains in the House and Senate, Congressman John Tierney expressed confidence that local initiatives would not be affected.
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Republicans determined to win in November are up against a troublesome trend &#151; growing opposition to President Bush.
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"Primary Mistake" (Sentinel, 212 pages. $25.95), by Steve Laffey: There are a lot of possible reasons Steve Laffey lost last year's Republican Senate primary in Rhode Island against former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee. Laffey points the finger in one direction &#151; at his own party.
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Republicans have momentum as campaign moves into final phase.
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Republicans retained control of the US Senate on Tuesday, as the Democratic floor leader found himself struggling to save his job in the face of a strong GOP challenge.
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At first glance, John Kerryâs strong showing in Illinois and Barack Obamaâs overwhelming win suggest continued tough times for state Republicans.
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Officials said that the Democratic candidate, Christine O. Gregoire, was now leading her Republican opponent by 10 votes.
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Â· Disastrous week after loss of aides and cash crisis  Â· Republican to focus on three key primary states
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As results come in, party appears highly conflicted about its direction and guiding principles
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Tuesdayâs primary results did not match the fervor that had been signaled by Barack Obamaâs dramatic march of rallies leading up to the vote.
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UNDATED Republicans have strengthened their grip on southern state legislatures. But Democrats gained enough in other parts of the country for an almost-even party split.
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One GOP candidate seems to be generating more than the usual personal antipathy from his rivals and their staffs. Why?
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Rep. James T. Walsh (R-N.Y.) spent last year aggressively fundraising and campaigning for what promised to be a very close election in his toss-up district in Syracuse. A 10-term House veteran and senior member on the coveted House Appropriations Committee, Walsh raised more than $780,000, almost...
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The Republican candidate for governor, who lost by 129 votes, says Democrat Christine Gregoire&#39;s term will be tainted. By Jerry Cornfield.
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Fresh off their first victory over a Republican incumbent, GOP conservatives seeking party purity on taxes and spending are focused on ousting moderate Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island.
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McCain has strengthened his claim to the GOP nomination. But growing attacks from conservatives may hurt him in November
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Democrats had great success in state legislative races this year, even as they performed poorly in the presidential race and campaigns for Congress. Many Democratic gains came in the heart of Republican territory.