The Fix Archive: Senate

Minn. Supreme Court Rules for Franken; Coleman Concedes

Updated, 4:05 p.m. ET: Former senator Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken, ending the Minnesota Senate race that has drawn on since November and clearing the way for Franken to become the 60th Democrat in the Senate. "The Supreme...

The Most Important Number in Politics Today

Thirty-four percent. That's the percentage of people who view Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) favorably in a new poll conducted for the Las Vegas Review-Journal by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc.

Sestak Calls Specter "Flight Risk"

Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak (D) ramped up the rhetoric against Arlen Specter in an e-mail fundraising solicitation sent to donors today, calling the Democratic Senator a "flight risk" due to his party switch earlier this year.

Dodd's Opportunity

President Barack Obama's plan to overhaul financial institutions, which he will announce later today, will put Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd (D) at the center of legislative action over the coming months -- affording him the opportunity to rehab a battered image in advance of his 2010 re-election race.

Ensign Acknowledges Extramarital Affair

Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign, a rising star in the Republican Party considering a 2012 presidential bid, is expected to hold a press conference later today in which he will acknowledge an extramarital affair, according to sources in Washington and Nevada.

Norm For Gov?

In the wake of Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's (R) decision not to seek a third term and the dearth of obvious Republican replacements for him, some operatives have floated the idea that former Sen. Norm Coleman might transition into the governor's race if he winds up losing his legal challenges in the Senate contest.

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Coleman Campaign: 'Very Encouraged' by Supreme Court Hearing, Chris Cillizza , June 1, 2009

Sestak Speaks On Strategy, Chris Cillizza , May 28, 2009

Specter's (Potential) Primary Problem, Chris Cillizza , May 28, 2009

Sestak (Likely) In Against Specter, Chris Cillizza , May 27, 2009

Dodd on the Rebound, Chris Cillizza , May 27, 2009

New Poll Reveals Reid's Vulnerability, Chris Cillizza , May 19, 2009

Senate Democrats Lose Top Recruit in NC, Chris Cillizza , May 15, 2009

Santorum on Specter: "Arlen is With Us on the Votes That Matter", Chris Cillizza , May 11, 2009

Madigan Reconsidering Illinois Senate Race, Chris Cillizza , May 11, 2009

Ridge Out, Democratic Prospects Brighten, Chris Cillizza , May 7, 2009

McConnell's Stealth Gitmo Campaign, Chris Cillizza , May 7, 2009

Arlen Specter and the Perils of Party Switching, Chris Cillizza , May 6, 2009

Rubio's Running in Florida Senate, Chris Cillizza , May 5, 2009

Can Specter Be Beaten?, Chris Cillizza , May 4, 2009

Is Jim Bunning Running?, Chris Cillizza , May 1, 2009

100 Days Winners and Losers (Continued), Chris Cillizza , April 29, 2009

Specter's Switch: Unanswered Questions, Chris Cillizza , April 28, 2009

Specter To Switch Parties, Chris Cillizza , April 28, 2009

Crist Nears a Senate Decision, Chris Cillizza , April 27, 2009

Fundraising Heros and Zeros, Chris Cillizza , April 16, 2009

Toomey Time in Pennsylvania, Chris Cillizza , April 15, 2009

Poll: Minnesotans Want Senate Race Resolved, Chris Cillizza , April 15, 2009

Coleman, Franken Feud Continues, Chris Cillizza , April 14, 2009

National Republicans Get Behind Specter, Chris Cillizza , April 14, 2009

Election Contest Falls in Franken's Favor, Chris Cillizza , April 13, 2009

Jindal Says No to Senate, Chris Cillizza , April 13, 2009

Coleman Marches On (And On), Chris Cillizza , April 8, 2009

Ill-Sen: Giannoulias Makes a Fundraising Splash, Chris Cillizza , April 7, 2009

Gillibrand's Fundraising Haul (And What It Means), Chris Cillizza , April 6, 2009

Should Norm Coleman Concede?, Chris Cillizza , April 2, 2009

Dodd Goes From Bad To Worse, Chris Cillizza , April 2, 2009

Stevens Cleared in Alaska?, Chris Cillizza , April 1, 2009

Election Contest Ruling Deals Coleman Setback, Appeal Certain, Chris Cillizza , March 31, 2009

Ted Kennedy: A Life (And a Review), Chris Cillizza , March 29, 2009

PA-Sen: Polls Spell Trouble For Specter, Chris Cillizza , March 25, 2009

Specter To Oppose Employee Free Choice Act, Chris Cillizza , March 24, 2009

Bayh's Centrist Gambit, Chris Cillizza , March 18, 2009

CT-Sen: Simmons Is In, Chris Cillizza , March 16, 2009

LA-Sen: Perkins Turns Down Vitter Primary Challenge, Chris Cillizza , March 13, 2009

LA-Sen: Vitter's Meltdown, Chris Cillizza , March 12, 2009

CT-Sen: Dodd's Struggles Continue, Chris Cillizza , March 10, 2009

MN-Senate: Will It Ever End?, Chris Cillizza , March 9, 2009

Pressure on Burris Could Lead to Special Election, Chris Cillizza , February 20, 2009

IL-Sen: Burris Backtracks, Ethics Committee Investigates, Chris Cillizza , February 17, 2009

Is Congress Getting More Popular?, Chris Cillizza , February 17, 2009

Economic Stimulus Fight: Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , February 12, 2009

Will Any Other Republicans Support the Stimulus Deal?, Chris Cillizza , February 11, 2009

CT-Sen.: Is Chris Dodd in Trouble?, Chris Cillizza , February 11, 2009

Mr. Franken Comes to Washington, Chris Cillizza , February 10, 2009

NH-Senate: A Prime Democratic Opportunity, Chris Cillizza , February 4, 2009

Florida Gov. Crist Considers Senate Race, Chris Cillizza , February 2, 2009

NV-Sen: Hammering Harry, Chris Cillizza , January 28, 2009

KY-Sen: Mongiardo's In, Chris Cillizza , January 26, 2009

The Gillibrand Pick: Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , January 23, 2009

Paterson to Name Gillibrand to Senate , Paul Volpe , January 23, 2009

NY-Sen: Caroline's Out, Who's Next?, Chris Cillizza , January 22, 2009

Caroline Is Out?, Chris Cillizza , January 21, 2009

Clinton Confirmation: Explaining the 'No's, Chris Cillizza , January 21, 2009

NY-Sen: Is it Caroline?, Chris Cillizza , January 19, 2009

Friday Senate Line: Retirements Roil GOP Prospects, Chris Cillizza , January 16, 2009

Paterson Nears A Pick, Chris Cillizza , January 15, 2009

The "Obama Effect" , Chris Cillizza , January 13, 2009

Senate GOP Faces Tough 2010, Paul Volpe , January 13, 2009

Voinovich Announces Retirement, GOP Problems Mount, Chris Cillizza , January 12, 2009

SNL Takes on Burris, Blago AND Rachel Maddow, Chris Cillizza , January 11, 2009

More Senate Republican Retirements?, Chris Cillizza , January 9, 2009

MO-Senate: Bond to Retire, Chris Cillizza , January 8, 2009

Burris To Be Seated?, Chris Cillizza , January 7, 2009

MN-Senate: Coleman Contests!, Chris Cillizza , January 6, 2009

Burris Backs Reid Into a Corner, Chris Cillizza , January 6, 2009

FL-Senate: Jeb Bush Will Not Run, Chris Cillizza , January 6, 2009

MN-Senate: Franken Claims Victory, Chris Cillizza , January 5, 2009

NY-Senate: Much Ado About Nothing (Yet), Chris Cillizza , January 2, 2009

Blagojevich, Burris and More Problems for Illinois Dems, Chris Cillizza , December 30, 2008

The Best Senate Campaign of 2008, Chris Cillizza , December 29, 2008

Franken Campaign: We Will Win, Chris Cillizza , December 20, 2008

Senator Franken?, Chris Cillizza , December 19, 2008

2010: The Year of the Dynasty?, Chris Cillizza , December 17, 2008

DSCC Senior Staff Stays Put, Chris Cillizza , December 17, 2008

TX-Senate: Dominoes Fall, Chris Cillizza , December 17, 2008

Reid Urged Paterson To Pick Kennedy, Chris Cillizza , December 16, 2008

IL-Senate: A Special Or Not?, Chris Cillizza , December 16, 2008

CO-Senate: Salazar Departure Creates GOP Opportunity, Chris Cillizza , December 16, 2008

Caroline Kennedy to Seek Appointment to N.Y. Senate Seat, Chris Cillizza , December 15, 2008

Reid Prefers Senate Appointment to Special Election, Chris Cillizza , December 10, 2008

Sizing Up the (Illinois) Special, Chris Cillizza , December 10, 2008

NY-Senate: Is Caroline the People's Choice?, Chris Cillizza , December 9, 2008

NY Senate: Another Kennedy in the Senate?, Chris Cillizza , December 5, 2008

The Eyes of Texas Are On Hutchison, Chris Cillizza , December 4, 2008

MN-Senate: Counting Chaos!, Chris Cillizza , December 3, 2008

FL-Senate: Jeb Considers, Chris Cillizza , December 3, 2008

GA-Senate Runoff: Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , December 3, 2008

Mel Martinez To Retire, Chris Cillizza , December 2, 2008

Palin Does Georgia: What Does It Mean?, Chris Cillizza , December 2, 2008

GA-Senate: Tight as a Tick, Chris Cillizza , November 25, 2008

Minner Appoints Biden Aide to Senate, Chris Cillizza , November 24, 2008

The Next Senator From New York Is...., Chris Cillizza , November 24, 2008

Should Barack Obama Go To Georgia?, Chris Cillizza , November 20, 2008

McCain's Next Step: Re-Election in 2010, Chris Cillizza , November 19, 2008

AK-Senate: Begich Wins, Chris Cillizza , November 18, 2008

Beau Biden Will Not Accept Senate Appointment, Chris Cillizza , November 18, 2008

The Lieberman Vote: What It Means and Why, Chris Cillizza , November 18, 2008

MN-Senate: The Race That Never Ends, Chris Cillizza , November 17, 2008

Alaska Senate: Begich Widens Lead Slightly, Chris Cillizza , November 14, 2008

Obama To Resign From Senate, Who's Next?, Chris Cillizza , November 13, 2008

The Lieberman Conundrum, Chris Cillizza , November 13, 2008

Alaska Senate: Count the Votes!, Chris Cillizza , November 12, 2008

Chris Matthews for Senate?, Chris Cillizza , November 12, 2008

The Best Senate Ads, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2008

Plouffe to the Senate?, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2008

The State of the Senate, Chris Cillizza , November 6, 2008

2008 Election: Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , November 5, 2008

Obama, Senate Democrats Add To Totals, Chris Cillizza , November 4, 2008

Call Him Senator Warner, Chris Cillizza , November 4, 2008

The Fix's Election Night Viewer's Guide, Chris Cillizza , November 4, 2008

The Dole Ad: Over the Line?, Chris Cillizza , October 31, 2008

The FINAL Senate Line: The Fix Predicts, Chris Cillizza , October 31, 2008

The Fix Ad Competition: The Best (and the Worst), Chris Cillizza , October 30, 2008

IL-Senate: Who Would Step Into Obama's Shoes?, Chris Cillizza , October 29, 2008

RNC Borrows $5 Million For Senate Races, Chris Cillizza , October 28, 2008

Corruption Conviction of Sen. Stevens Enhances Democrats' Prospects, Chris Cillizza , October 27, 2008

The Dean Does New Hampshire, Chris Cillizza , October 26, 2008

Friday Senate Line: Democrats Creep Closer to 60, Chris Cillizza , October 24, 2008

Jindal Makes a Political Power Play, Chris Cillizza , October 22, 2008

National Republicans Pull Ads in Louisiana, Chris Cillizza , October 15, 2008

What's Next for HRC?, Chris Cillizza , October 14, 2008

MN-Senate: Coleman Puts the Kibosh On Negative Ads, Chris Cillizza , October 10, 2008

Ad Wars: Yellow Kansas?, Chris Cillizza , October 10, 2008

Friday Senate Line: 60 in Sight?, Chris Cillizza , October 10, 2008

Rothenberg Warns of GOP "Bloodbath", Chris Cillizza , October 9, 2008

Congressional Republicans Fret Over Potential Losses, Chris Cillizza , October 4, 2008

Torricelli's Anniversary: A Speech for the Ages, Chris Cillizza , September 30, 2008

Freedom's Watch Starts Spending, Chris Cillizza , September 29, 2008

Democrats Slam Coleman On Iraq, Chris Cillizza , September 16, 2008

The Chase for 60: Stevens' s "Toast" Ad, Chris Cillizza , August 20, 2008

The Chase for 60: Is Oklahoma Coming On Line?, Chris Cillizza , August 19, 2008

60 Senate Seats in Sight?, Chris Cillizza , August 13, 2008

Analysis: Stevens Indicted in Alaska, Chris Cillizza , July 29, 2008

Edwards Vet Heads North to Help Franken, Chris Cillizza , July 17, 2008

Freedom's Watch Expands To Senate Behind Bush Campaign Adviser, Chris Cillizza , July 15, 2008

MN-Senate: The Body is...Out, Chris Cillizza , July 14, 2008

Ad Wars: Norm Coleman and the Power of the Puck, Chris Cillizza , July 14, 2008

New Senate Polls: Udall, Coleman Lead, Chris Cillizza , June 26, 2008

Obama Coattails in Alaska?, Chris Cillizza , June 18, 2008

The Line: When a Small Loss Is Your 'Best Case Scenario', Chris Cillizza , June 13, 2008

Friday Line: How Many Seats Will Dems Gain in the Senate?, Chris Cillizza , May 16, 2008

Winners and Losers: Of Mountaineers and Magnolias, Chris Cillizza , May 14, 2008

Andrews Unfazed by N.J. 'Power Structure', Chris Cillizza , April 9, 2008

New Jersey's Senate Race Heats Up, Chris Cillizza , April 4, 2008

How Not To Announce For Senate, Chris Cillizza , March 31, 2008

A New GOP Player in the Soft Money World, Chris Cillizza , March 24, 2008

Re-Live the Clinton Years, Hour-by-Hour, washingtonpost.com Editors , March 20, 2008

How Bad Is It For Senate Republicans?, Chris Cillizza , March 13, 2008

Senate Democrats Hire Spend-meister, Chris Cillizza , March 6, 2008

Senate Republicans Lose Candidate in New Jersey, Chris Cillizza , March 5, 2008

Begich Explores -- Another Senate Seat in Play?, Chris Cillizza , February 27, 2008

Rep. Wicker Is Barbour's Choice, Chris Cillizza , December 31, 2007

Senate: Deflating Democrats' Dream of 60 Seats, Chris Cillizza , December 17, 2007

Alaska: A Target-Rich Environment for Democrats?, Chris Cillizza , December 14, 2007

Are Mississippi Democrats Preparing to Fight?, Chris Cillizza , November 27, 2007

Update: Special Election Announced for Lott's Seat, Eric Pianin , November 26, 2007

The Line: Even for Senate GOP, Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining, Chris Cillizza , November 16, 2007

Kentucky Senate: McConnell's Ads, Chris Cillizza , November 8, 2007

Kentucky: Will Dems' Bandwagon Roll Over McConnell?, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2007

NM-Senate: Shifting Sands, Chris Cillizza , November 2, 2007

KY-Senate: Is McConnell in Trouble?, Chris Cillizza , October 30, 2007

Va. Senate: Rep. Davis is Out (Redux), Chris Cillizza , October 25, 2007

It's Official -- Davis Won't Run, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 25, 2007

Neb. Senate: Kerrey's Out, Who's Next?, Chris Cillizza , October 24, 2007

Va. Senate: Davis Expected to Opt Out of Race, Chris Cillizza , October 22, 2007

The Line: 2008 Gets a Bit Tougher for Senate Republicans, Chris Cillizza , October 19, 2007

N.M. Senate: Pearce's Entry Sets up GOP Primary Clash, Chris Cillizza , October 16, 2007

Virginia Senate: Can Warner be Beaten (Part 2)?, Chris Cillizza , October 16, 2007

N.M. Senate: Another Democratic Opportunity, Chris Cillizza , October 4, 2007

PostTalk: Schumer Denies Clinton Would Be a Drag
On the Democratic Ticket, Chris Cillizza , October 4, 2007

Sen. Pete Domenici Expected to Retire, Eric Pianin , October 3, 2007

Tom Davis and the Politics of MoveOn Bashing, Chris Cillizza , September 24, 2007

N.H. Senate: Shaheen's In, Chris Cillizza , September 14, 2007

Can Mark Warner Be Beaten?, Chris Cillizza , September 13, 2007

Nebraska Senate Race Shapes Up, Chris Cillizza , September 10, 2007

Sen. Hagel Won't Seek Reelection in 2008, Chris Cillizza , September 8, 2007

Tim Johnson's Good Week, Chris Cillizza , September 5, 2007

Craig Bows to the Inevitable, Chris Cillizza , September 1, 2007

Va. Senate: A Golden Opportunity for Democrats, Chris Cillizza , August 31, 2007

Craig Revelations Complicate Senate Picture, Chris Cillizza , August 28, 2007

LA Senate: Kennedy Switches Parties, Chris Cillizza , August 27, 2007

The Line: Where Are the GOP Senate Candidates?, Chris Cillizza , August 17, 2007

Hot September for Senate Races, Chris Cillizza , August 7, 2007

At YearlyKos: Dems Set to Expand Congressional Majorities, Chris Cillizza , August 3, 2007

A Real Challenge for McConnell?, Chris Cillizza , July 24, 2007

Friday Senate Line, Chris Cillizza , July 20, 2007

Assessing Sen. David Vitter's Political Future, Chris Cillizza , July 12, 2007

4 GOP Senators To Be Targeted by DSCC Ads, Chris Cillizza , July 9, 2007

Franken Impresses (Again), Chris Cillizza , July 9, 2007

Wyoming Senate: And Then There Were Three, Chris Cillizza , June 20, 2007

The Line: Senate Map Is Messy for GOP, Chris Cillizza , June 15, 2007

Latham for Senate?, Chris Cillizza , June 11, 2007

The Line: Rays of Hope for Senate Republicans?, Chris Cillizza , May 18, 2007

Lieberman Helps Collect Cash for Collins, Chris Cillizza , May 14, 2007

PostTalk: Top GOP Senator Losing Patience With Iraq's Gov't, washingtonpost.com Editors , May 9, 2007

Senate Recruiting Under the Microscope, Chris Cillizza , May 3, 2007

Getting to 60 in the Senate, Chris Cillizza , April 25, 2007

GOP Hopes Reid's Iraq Views Will Pay Off in Key '08 Senate Races, Chris Cillizza , April 23, 2007

Bruning Presses Hagel, Chris Cillizza , April 19, 2007

Udall Disappoints, Chris Cillizza , April 18, 2007

The Line: Senate Playing Field Still Favors Dems, Chris Cillizza , April 13, 2007

Oregon Senate: Fishing For a Candidate, Chris Cillizza , March 27, 2007

Colorado Senate: Leading Republican to Exit Race, Chris Cillizza , March 21, 2007

The Line: Let the Senate Rankings Begin!, Chris Cillizza , March 16, 2007

Progressive Group Goes After Baucus, Chris Cillizza , March 15, 2007

How Vulnerable is Sen. Dole?, Chris Cillizza , March 13, 2007

Waiting on Hagel's Announcement, Chris Cillizza , March 12, 2007

Hunting Season in Colorado, Chris Cillizza , March 1, 2007

Mark Warner Considers Senate Bid, Chris Cillizza , February 28, 2007

Debating Harkin's Future, Chris Cillizza , February 27, 2007

Cochran Signals He's Ready to Run for 6th Term, Chris Cillizza , February 22, 2007

The Line: Another Early Look at the Senate Playing Field, Chris Cillizza , February 16, 2007

Minnesota Senate: Is Franken the Dems' Dream Candidate?, Chris Cillizza , February 5, 2007

The Line: Senate Dems Hold Early Advantage, Chris Cillizza , January 19, 2007

Colorado Senate: Allard to Retire, Chris Cillizza , January 15, 2007

Wag the Blog: Your Thoughts on Sen. Tim Johnson, washingtonpost.com Editors , January 10, 2007

Wag The Blog: Sen. Tim Johnson, Chris Cillizza , January 10, 2007

The 110th Congress: Bill Clinton Stops By, Chris Cillizza , January 4, 2007

The Senate's New Era of Collegiality?, Chris Cillizza , January 4, 2007

The 110th Congress Arrives, Chris Cillizza , January 4, 2007

Sen. Tim Johnson Out Of Surgery, washingtonpost.com Editors , December 14, 2006

Virginia Senate: If John Warner Doesn't Run Again..., Chris Cillizza , December 7, 2006

A Look at Leadership Changes at the Parties' Campaign Committees, Chris Cillizza , November 28, 2006

The Friday Line: A Way Early Look at the '08 Senate Races, Chris Cillizza , November 17, 2006

Lott Rises Again, Chris Cillizza , November 15, 2006

Election 2006: Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , November 14, 2006

Is Virginia Now a Tossup State?, Chris Cillizza , November 9, 2006

New Faces in the Senate, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 9, 2006

Dems Earn Decisive Win in the House, Senate Too Close to Call, Chris Cillizza , November 8, 2006

Where We Stand: House Democrats Looking at a 30-Seat Gain, Chris Cillizza , November 8, 2006

Where We Stand: Democrats Closing in on the House, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2006

A Big Loss for the GOP in Rhode Island, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2006

Is Hostettler Loss an Early Sign of the Wave?, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2006

National Exit Polls -- Corruption at Top of Voters' Minds, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2006

The Fix's Election Night Viewers Guide, Chris Cillizza , November 7, 2006

Countdown: Election Day, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 7, 2006

The Best Campaign Commercials of 2006, Chris Cillizza , November 6, 2006

Countdown: Polls Differ on Control of Senate, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 6, 2006

The Worst Challengers of Campaign 2006, Chris Cillizza , November 6, 2006

Polls Show Senate Still Up for Grabs, Chris Cillizza , November 5, 2006

Socialist Sanders Poised to Win a Senate Seat, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 5, 2006

Countdown: GOP on the Defensive Nationwide, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 5, 2006

Last Minute Money Moves in Battle for Congress, Chris Cillizza , November 4, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Some Dems May Miss the Wave, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 4, 2006

As Final Weekend Arrives, Experts Say Democratic House Is a Done Deal, Chris Cillizza , November 3, 2006

The Ten Best Challenger Campaigns, Chris Cillizza , November 3, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Formerly Strong Incumbents Struggle in 2006, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 3, 2006

Tennessee Senate: Which Poll Is Right?, Chris Cillizza , November 2, 2006

The 10 Worst-Run Incumbent Campaigns, Chris Cillizza , November 2, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Senate Playing Field Continues to Shift, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 2, 2006

The Ten Best Incumbent Campaigns, Chris Cillizza , November 1, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Va. Senate a Potential Pickup for Dems, washingtonpost.com Editors , November 1, 2006

The Importance of Being Endorsed, Chris Cillizza , November 1, 2006

Ohio Senate: Accusations Fly About Drug Laced Fruit, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 31, 2006

Video: The Fix's Cillizza on Early Voting, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 31, 2006

Congressional Countdown: One Week Out, Top Races in Flux, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 31, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Beyond the Top 35 House Races, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 30, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Will Money Make a Majority?, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 29, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Women Candidates Poised to Play a Major Role in 2006, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 28, 2006

Michigan Senate: In Play Or All Over?, Chris Cillizza , October 27, 2006

GOP Pullout in Ohio Could Have Ripple Effect, Chris Cillizza , October 27, 2006

Congressional Countdown: Dems Have Edge in Split Districts, Open Seats, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 27, 2006

Minnesota: GOP Candidate's "Honest" Message on Iraq, Chris Cillizza , October 26, 2006

Congressional Countdown: 3 More Seats Lean Democratic, washingtonpost.com Editors , October 26, 2006

Fight For the Senate: Dole vs. Schumer, Chris Cillizza , October 25, 2006

Tenn. Senate: Race-Baiting or Rough and Tumble?, Chris Cillizza , October 25, 2006

Parsing the Polls: Surveying the Senate Battlegrounds, Chris Cillizza , October 25, 2006

Congressional Countdown, Chris Cillizza , October 24, 2006

Midterm Madness -- Test Your Political Forecasting Skills, Chris Cillizza , October 24, 2006

The Senate Line: RNC Pulls Out of Ohio, Chris Cillizza , October 17, 2006

Conn. Senate: Lamont's Challenge, Chris Cillizza , October 16, 2006

Eight Big Issues That Will Decide the Election, Chris Cillizza , October 12, 2006

Senate Dems Take to Virginia Airwaves, Chris Cillizza , October 10, 2006

The Line: Senate Landscape Shifts Toward Democrats, Chris Cillizza , October 6, 2006

Allen Attempts to Start Over, Chris Cillizza , October 3, 2006

Lieberman Leads in Connecticut, Chris Cillizza , September 28, 2006

Primary Primer: Races to Watch in Mass. and Hawaii, Chris Cillizza , September 19, 2006

Maryland Senate: Can the GOP Win With Steele?, Chris Cillizza , September 18, 2006

The Line: Virginia Senate Seat Now in Play, Chris Cillizza , September 15, 2006

Primary Recap: A Look at the Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , September 13, 2006

Rhode Island: National GOP Helps Secure Chafee Win, washingtonpost.com Editors , September 12, 2006

Va. Senate: We've Got a Real Race, Chris Cillizza , September 12, 2006

The Senate Line: Dems Still Stuck at Five, Chris Cillizza , September 5, 2006

McGavick Confesses, Will Voters Absolve Him?, Chris Cillizza , August 29, 2006

Inouye Drops Lieberman, washingtonpost.com Editors , August 29, 2006

Democrats, Unions Vital for Lieberman, Chris Cillizza , August 27, 2006

Lieberman Loved by GOP; Hillary Looks to 2008, Chris Cillizza , August 17, 2006

McCain Stumps for DeWine, Chris Cillizza , August 17, 2006

Virginia: Much Ado About "Macaca", Chris Cillizza , August 15, 2006

Connecticut: Can Lieberman Move His Numbers?, Chris Cillizza , August 14, 2006

Aug. 8: Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , August 9, 2006

Connecticut -- The Morning After, washingtonpost.com Editors , August 9, 2006

Lieberman Concedes Connecticut Primary to Lamont, Chris Cillizza , August 8, 2006

CT Senate: Halfway to an Answer, Chris Cillizza , August 8, 2006

CT Senate: The Wait Is On, Chris Cillizza , August 8, 2006

CT Senate: Joe's Last Stand?, Chris Cillizza , August 8, 2006

CT Senate: The Five Questions, Chris Cillizza , August 8, 2006

The Fix Heads Home to Connecticut, Chris Cillizza , August 7, 2006

Tenn. Senate: It's Corker v. Ford, washingtonpost.com Editors , August 4, 2006

CT Senate: Lieberman Trails Ahead of Primary, washingtonpost.com Editors , August 3, 2006

Tenn. Primary Preview: Will It Be Corker vs. Ford?, washingtonpost.com Editors , August 2, 2006

The Fix Podcast: Crabs, Clams & Candidates, washingtonpost.com Editors , August 2, 2006

The Fix Talks Back: Bellwether Project, Lieberman and More, Chris Cillizza , July 25, 2006

Election 2006: The Bellwether Project, Chris Cillizza , July 23, 2006

Maryland: Steele and O'Malley Are Hits at Annual Crab Fest, Chris Cillizza , July 20, 2006

Connecticut: Poll Shows Lieberman Trailing Among Dems., Chris Cillizza , July 20, 2006

Of Stem Cells and Election-Year Politics, washingtonpost.com Editors , July 19, 2006

Maryland's Political Clambake, Chris Cillizza , July 19, 2006

Minnesota Senate: Not So Close After All?, Chris Cillizza , July 17, 2006

Ohio Senate Race Looking Better For Dems?, Chris Cillizza , July 10, 2006

Lieberman: Iraq and a Hard Place, Chris Cillizza , July 5, 2006

CT Senate: Lieberman May Run as Independent, washingtonpost.com Editors , July 3, 2006

The Two Faces of George Bush, Chris Cillizza , June 28, 2006

Parsing the Polls: Time for an Iraq Timeline?, Chris Cillizza , June 28, 2006

Chafee Remains in Party of Lincoln, Chris Cillizza , June 27, 2006

CT Senate: Lieberman, Iraq and the Price of Principle, Chris Cillizza , June 22, 2006

N.Y.: Schumer More Effective Than Clinton, Voters Say, Chris Cillizza , June 21, 2006

Democratic Committees Hold Fundraising Edge, Chris Cillizza , June 20, 2006

Montana Senate: Fast and Furious Mud-Slinging, Chris Cillizza , June 20, 2006

Virginia Senate: Webb's Uphill Battle, Chris Cillizza , June 15, 2006

Va. Senate: Winners and Losers, Chris Cillizza , June 14, 2006

Conn. Senate: Will Lieberman Jump Ship?, Chris Cillizza , June 13, 2006

Primary Primer: Virginia, South Carolina and Maine, Chris Cillizza , June 13, 2006

Va. Senate: Kerry and Webb Mend Fences, Chris Cillizza , June 12, 2006

The Friday Line: Arizona Cracks the Senate Rankings, Chris Cillizza , June 9, 2006

Primary Update: Spinning California 50 and More, Chris Cillizza , June 7, 2006

Primary Day Primer: Your Guide to Key Races in 8 States, Chris Cillizza , June 6, 2006

Hillary Clinton: Winning Converts in N.Y., Chris Cillizza , June 1, 2006

Harry Reid and the Daschle Spectre, Chris Cillizza , May 31, 2006

Obama Staff Move Prompts Renewed '08 Speculation, Chris Cillizza , May 25, 2006

Club For Growth Chalks Up More Wins, Chris Cillizza , May 24, 2006

Parsing the Polls: 2006 -- A Bush Referendum?, Chris Cillizza , May 24, 2006

Conn. Senate: Lieberman's Primary Fight Getting More Interesting, Chris Cillizza , May 22, 2006

Hawaii Senate: A Referendum on Iraq?, Chris Cillizza , May 18, 2006

The Friday Line: Static Senate Rankings Still Favors Dems, Chris Cillizza , May 12, 2006

Tenn. Senate: Corker's Cash Advantage, Chris Cillizza , May 11, 2006

Schumer: Senate Dems "Are On Offense", Chris Cillizza , May 11, 2006

Bense Says No to Florida Senate Bid, Chris Cillizza , May 10, 2006

Primary Update: Nebraska Gov. Wins Tough Primary, Chris Cillizza , May 10, 2006

Primary Day Primer: Nebraska and West Virginia, Chris Cillizza , May 9, 2006

Insider Interview: EMILY's List's Chris Esposito, Chris Cillizza , May 8, 2006

Fla. Senate: GOP Insiders -- Anyone But Harris, Chris Cillizza , May 4, 2006

Parsing the Polls on the Ohio Senate Race, Chris Cillizza , May 3, 2006

R.I. Senate: Dem's Exit Could Boost Chafee in GOP Primary, Chris Cillizza , April 26, 2006

Video: Fish, Beer, & Politics in Virginia, washingtonpost.com Editors , April 25, 2006

A look at Leadership PACs -- The Democrats, Chris Cillizza , April 25, 2006

Insider Interview: Democratic Pollster Pete Brodnitz, Chris Cillizza , April 24, 2006

Virginia: The Races to Come, Chris Cillizza , April 21, 2006

Virginia: Fish, Beer and Politics, Chris Cillizza , April 20, 2006

Counting on Sen. Clinton, Chris Cillizza , April 17, 2006

The Friday Line: Senate Gains Still Looking Certain For Dems, Chris Cillizza , April 14, 2006

Arizona Senate: Can Democrats Unseat Kyl?, Chris Cillizza , April 13, 2006

CT Senate: Lieberman Could Run as Indie, Chris Cillizza , April 11, 2006

Mary Matalin Joins Team Allen, Chris Cillizza , April 6, 2006

527 Reform Could Boost Party Committees, Chris Cillizza , April 6, 2006

Democrats Keep Up Security Push, Chris Cillizza , April 5, 2006

Fla. Senate: Is There a GOP Alternative to Harris?, Chris Cillizza , April 4, 2006

Congressional Dems Aim for Security Parity, Chris Cillizza , March 30, 2006

Va. Senate: Democrat Webb Courts the Netroots, Chris Cillizza , March 29, 2006

Bush and Cheney: Fundraisers in Chief, Chris Cillizza , March 27, 2006

Va. Senate: George Allen's Tough Balancing Act, Chris Cillizza , March 27, 2006

Campaign 2006: Last Week's Winners & Losers, Chris Cillizza , March 27, 2006

Post Politics Hour: Feingold the Dems' Lone Ranger?, washingtonpost.com Editors , March 20, 2006

Nebraska Senate: Is Deficit Issue a Winner for Ricketts?, Chris Cillizza , March 16, 2006

Parsing the Polls: Too Early to See the Wave?, Chris Cillizza , March 15, 2006

CT Senate: Lieberman's Primary Challenge, Chris Cillizza , March 14, 2006

The Friday Line: GOP's Worrisome Senate Landscape, Chris Cillizza , March 10, 2006

Parsing the Polls: The Bush Burden?, Chris Cillizza , March 8, 2006

Allen and Frist: GOP Birthday Boys, Chris Cillizza , March 7, 2006

Will Dem Challengers Keep Allen at Home?, Chris Cillizza , March 3, 2006

Parsing the Polls: Rating Every Governor and Senator, Chris Cillizza , March 1, 2006

Gregoire Discounts Recount Backlash, Chris Cillizza , February 28, 2006

washingtonpost.com's Midterm Elections Map, Chris Cillizza , February 17, 2006

Ohio: Fallout From Hackett Announcement, Chris Cillizza , February 14, 2006

Hackett Switch Could Boost Ohio Democrats, Chris Cillizza , February 14, 2006

washingtonpost.com's Election Map, Chris Cillizza , February 11, 2006

Pa. Senate: Santorum Rallies the Base, Chris Cillizza , February 10, 2006

The Friday Line: Can Democrats Get to 6?, Chris Cillizza , February 10, 2006

Va. Senate: Former Reagan Aide to Run as Dem, Chris Cillizza , February 9, 2006

R.I. Senate: Matt Brown Makes Gains, Chris Cillizza , February 8, 2006

Congressional Ethics: McCain v. Obama, Chris Cillizza , February 7, 2006

Nevada Senate: Goodman vs. Ensign?, Chris Cillizza , February 7, 2006

The 2006 Horse Race, Chris Cillizza , February 6, 2006

Obama to McCain: No Thanks on Reform Task Force, Chris Cillizza , February 3, 2006

Wash. Senate: Cantwell Challenger Hits the Airwaves, Chris Cillizza , February 2, 2006

Bill Frist: On The Rebound, Chris Cillizza , January 31, 2006

Senate GOP: Freshman Thune Eyes Leadership Role, Chris Cillizza , January 30, 2006

R.I. Senate: Chafee Rolls Dice With 'No' on Alito, Chris Cillizza , January 30, 2006

R.I. Senate: Does Chafee's Future Hinge on Alito Vote?, Chris Cillizza , January 26, 2006

Mont. Senate: Burns Ad Responds to Ethics Issue, Chris Cillizza , January 24, 2006

NRSC's Elizabeth Dole Dismisses Corruption Issue, Chris Cillizza , January 23, 2006

Minn. Senate: Democrat Klobuchar Gets a Boost, Chris Cillizza , January 23, 2006

Mont. Senate: A Birthday Ba$h for Conrad Burns, Chris Cillizza , January 19, 2006

Reid Sends "Personal Regrets" to Republicans, Chris Cillizza , January 19, 2006

George Allen: Building a Team for '08, Chris Cillizza , January 19, 2006

Congressional Dems Hope to Ride Ethics Issue to Majorities, Chris Cillizza , January 18, 2006

Bob Menendez: The Senate's Newest Member, Chris Cillizza , January 18, 2006

Fla. Senate: Gore Says "Remember the Recount", Chris Cillizza , January 17, 2006

Miss. Senate: Another Run for Lott, Chris Cillizza , January 17, 2006

NJ-Senate: And Then There Was One, Chris Cillizza , January 13, 2006

First of Many Anti-Lobbyists TV Ads?, Chris Cillizza , January 12, 2006

Conn. Senate: Survey Says a 4th Term for Lieberman, Chris Cillizza , January 11, 2006

The Friday Line: Momentum for Senate Democrats, Chris Cillizza , January 6, 2006

Harold Ford Jr. -- Underrated?, Chris Cillizza , January 5, 2006

A Christmas Present for Montana Democrats, Chris Cillizza , December 27, 2005

N.Y. Senate: Hillary Coasting to Reelection, Chris Cillizza , December 21, 2005

Trent Lott: Reading the Tea Leaves, Chris Cillizza , December 20, 2005

N.J.: Poll Shows Menendez Leading Kean, Chris Cillizza , December 15, 2005

Tenn.: Harold Ford Jr. Changes Horses, Chris Cillizza , December 15, 2005

AFL-CIO Asks, "Who's On Our Side?", Chris Cillizza , December 13, 2005

Ohio: Is Brown the Democrat to Beat?, Chris Cillizza , December 12, 2005

R.I.: Club For Growth Backs Chafee Opponent, Chris Cillizza , December 12, 2005

N.J. Senate: Keeping Their Options Open, Chris Cillizza , December 9, 2005

The Left vs. Lieberman, Chris Cillizza , December 9, 2005

The Friday Line: Prospects for a Narrower GOP Senate Majority, Chris Cillizza , December 9, 2005

Democrats' Parliamentary Privilege, Chris Cillizza , December 8, 2005

The Risky Business of Senate Appointments, Chris Cillizza , December 8, 2005

Make That SENATOR Menendez, Chris Cillizza , December 7, 2005

Hillary Hires a New Flack, Chris Cillizza , December 6, 2005

Connecticut: Awakening of the Sleeping Bear?, Chris Cillizza , December 6, 2005

Is Menendez the Choice?, Chris Cillizza , December 5, 2005

A Primary Challenge to Lieberman?, Chris Cillizza , December 2, 2005

2006 Midterms: Early Spin From Both Sides, Chris Cillizza , December 1, 2005

Political Scandal Scorecard, Chris Cillizza , November 29, 2005

Recess Talking Points, Chris Cillizza , November 23, 2005

Pa. Senate: Pro-Santorum Ads Launched, Chris Cillizza , November 21, 2005

RNC Hits Senate Minority Leader at Home, Chris Cillizza , November 18, 2005

Fla. Senate: Curtains For Katherine?, Chris Cillizza , November 17, 2005

N.J. Senate: Momentum For Menendez?, Chris Cillizza , November 16, 2005

N.J. Senate: Wooing Corzine, Chris Cillizza , November 15, 2005

The Friday Line: Senate Races to Watch, Chris Cillizza , November 4, 2005

Lautenberg's Rhetorical Missile, Chris Cillizza , November 3, 2005

Closed Door Session: Red State Dems React, Chris Cillizza , November 2, 2005

Senate GOP Notes: Tenn., Mich., Majority Project, Chris Cillizza , November 1, 2005

The GOP's Second African American Senate Candidate, Chris Cillizza , October 25, 2005

Ohio Senate: Hackett vs. Brown in Dem. Primary, Chris Cillizza , October 24, 2005

Pa. Senate: Is It Curtains for Santorum?, Chris Cillizza , October 19, 2005

Md. Senate: Steele's In, Chris Cillizza , October 19, 2005

Quick Guide to Senate Fundraising, Chris Cillizza , October 19, 2005

N.J. Senate: Corzine Succession Watch, Chris Cillizza , October 18, 2005

R.I. Senate: National GOP Blasts Laffey (Again), Chris Cillizza , October 17, 2005

Potential Hillary Challenger Gets Gov.'s Support, Chris Cillizza , October 14, 2005

The Friday Line: Senate Races to Watch, Chris Cillizza , October 14, 2005

Survey Says: A 2nd Term for Hillary, Chris Cillizza , October 12, 2005

Frist Hits the Road for GOP Colleagues, Chris Cillizza , October 9, 2005

Ohio and Pa. Senate; Hillary Raising $ for N.H. Gov., Chris Cillizza , October 6, 2005

A Carter in the Senate?, Chris Cillizza , October 5, 2005

Ohio: Hackett's In; Brown Mulls, Chris Cillizza , October 4, 2005

Harriet Miers: '06 Senators React, Chris Cillizza , October 4, 2005

Brown Reconsiders Senate Run in Ohio, Chris Cillizza , October 3, 2005

Another Blow to Republicans in West Virginia, Chris Cillizza , October 3, 2005

2006 Senate Races, Chris Cillizza , September 30, 2005