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Cornyn blames GOP Senate losses on polling, primary wins of weak candidates

Despite leading the GOP to a net loss of two seats in last week’s election, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair John Cornyn earned himself a promotion and is poised to take on the roll of minority whip in the upcoming Congress. In a frank interview with POLITICO, Cornyn ascribed part of the blame to himself […]

Does it really pay to spend more?

Millions of dollars are poured into tight Congressional campaigns in the hopes that more money, and in turn more advertising, will help candidates win elections. Although a few financial underdogs managed a win this election, overall the big spenders remained on top.

Here’s a breakdown of the most expensive campaigns and the top Senate and House spenders who won, or didn’t.

The ten best and ten worst political campaigns of 2012

From Texan Ted Cruz to Hawaii’s Mazie Hirono, there have been some outstanding political campaigns run in 2012. And yet there were more than a few “oops” moments and downright bad campaigns. Here are ten of the best and ten of the worst campaigns of 2012.

Analysis: Polls show that 14 Senate seats are still up for grabs

If current polling holds up on Nov. 6, the Republicans would net one Senate seat, leaving Democrats with a slim majority (thanks to Independents who caucus with the Democrats).

Best-case scenario for Republicans: A gain of nine.

Best-case scenario for Democrats: A gain of two.

CT Democratic delegates going to war to end ‘war on women’

Don’t tell Connecticut Democrats Patricia Miller, Nancy DiNardo and Susan Bennett that the Republican Party is not waging war on women.

Yes, they saw the cavalcade of strong women come to the microphone at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. They were watching when New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said, “I’ll be damned. We’re Republicans.” They even heard Ann Romney say, “I love you, women!”

The three Connecticut women, delegates to this week’s Democratic National Convention, are not buying it.