Jeanne Shaheen, Scott Brown tied in New Hampshire Senate poll
The New Hampshire race is one of several midterm elections that could determine Senate control
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Both sides prepare for runoffs in key Senate races
Political parties and outside interest groups are preparing for the possibility that control of the Senate may not be decided until December or January
Karl Rove's Crossroads groups raise $100 million for midterms
The strong fundraising by outside groups could help Republicans seize control of the Senate in November
Joe Biden's salty description of being VP
Speaking to a group of students, the VP jokes about playing second fiddle to President Obama
Hillary Clinton has "grandmother glow" after Charlotte's birth
As she weighs a presidential bid, Clinton says her granddaughter is fueling her drive for women's empowerment
Pentagon "slush fund" pays for ISIS airstrikes, irking some in Congress
Some lawmakers are concerned the Pentagon is relying too heavily on its war budget, which is exempt from sequestration budget caps
Colo. school board sticks with contested proposal
In raucous meeting, conservatives on suburban Denver panel modify but don't withdraw plan that's prompted student walkouts
Obama: Action by me on immigration not if, but when
Seeks to reassure restive activists he'll bypass Congress and institute reforms, despite delaying the moves until after the elections
Leon Panetta criticizes Obama for Iraq withdrawal
The former defense secretary was among those who pushed for a residual troop presence in Iraq
Obama suggests midterms will "set the stage for America's greatness"
The presidents makes the case he's built the foundation for a strong economy and that more Democrats in Congress will help secure a thriving economic future
Supreme Court won't take up same-sex marriage case -- yet
High court will take up other issues including religious bias in the workplace and campaign fundraising
In Kentucky Senate race, big names are swooping in to help
With Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in a tough re-election battle, both candidates are enjoying high-profile political help
Mitt Romney: Republican man in demand
The defeated 2012 GOP presidential nominee's busy midterm campaign schedule is stoking more 2016 buzz
Opponents of Wisconsin voter ID law ask Supreme Court to step in
The Supreme Court has been asked to block the controversial voter ID law before the November elections
Charlie Rose brings laughs to Al Smith dinner
Annual fundraiser gives public figures a chance to poke fun at each other - and themselves
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