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Monday, August 23, 2010

Vestiges of Clinton, Gore Influence to be Tested in Home States

As Republicans eye a potential three-seat pickup in Tennessee this fall and the possibility of taking over two House seats and a Senate seat in Arkansas, party strategists are cautiously optimistic that 2010 will be the year that two holdout Southern states are finally brought into the GOP's fold for good. Read More

Senate Landscape Shifts Farther in Favor of GOP

It's hit that point in the election cycle where the competitive nature of Congressional races are shifting rapidly. Unfortunately for Democrats, the overwhelming majority of those shifts are in favor of Republicans. Read More

Dean: Democrats Will Do Better Than Expected on Nov. 2

Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean predicted Sunday that Democrats will fare better than expected this November, urging them to put aside their differences and "let's win." Read More

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Feingold tops in town halls, so far

Sen. Russ Feingold has held the most town-hall meetings so far this year. According to an extensive review of senators' 2010 schedules by Congress.org, the Wisconsin Democrat has held 72 town-hall meetings this year - a rate of nearly one every three days.

• Congress.org