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The GOP blitzed the midterms without carrying women voters. That won't be possible in 2016. So bring on the women candidates!

If Republicans are taking the midterms as a sign of how well they'll do in 2016, they're misreading the data. Big-time.

GOP gubernatorial candidates scored big wins, backed by the millions of dollars raised by RGA head Chris Christie.

Gubernatorial races put more state pension money in control of Wall Street financial managers.

Now in full control of Congress, the GOP can no longer govern as the "Party of No."

The Republicans Governors Association spent $19 million in Florida governor's race — the most the RGA spent on any contest.

Here are five things to know about Mitch McConnell, the likely new Senate majority leader.

The Democratic Party has retained a much-needed seat in the New Hampshire Senate race.

The Republicans' showing in 2014 midterm elections reflects the party's new-found moderation on polarizing social issues.

McConnell is expected to become majority leader if the Republicans take the Senate after Tuesday's midterm elections.

Midterm exit polls show voters aren't pleased with anyone in Washington and say the nation is on the wrong track.

Christie's Republican Governors Association was boosted by donations from firms doing business with his administration.

A "Seinfeld" election? Newspaper layoffs and the decline of local media are changing the way political campaigns are run.

Illinois, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California could get new governors with ties to financial firms managing state's pension funds.

Focusing on her years of experience, Hillary Clinton talked about the need for economic improvement at home and abroad.

Funding for the government will expire on Dec. 11, and Congress must pass a spending bill to avoid another shutdown.

Boosting name recognition and currying favor in the party, likely 2016 candidates hit the road -- with some bumps along the way.

The New Jersey governor is financing ads amplifying the very criticism of pension investments that he has slammed.

After coming under criticism for his decision to quarantine a nurse, Christie appeared on the "Today" show to defend the policy and criticize the CDC.

With an eye on taking the Senate, tea party groups are throwing their support to GOP candidates they opposed in the primaries.

In a televised debate, Charlie Baker faced questions about why he gave $10K to Christie's party just before his firm got a state pension deal.

The family name isn't his biggest problem. On immigration and education, Bush is out of step with Republican primary voters.

Candidates need to figure out a strategy for reaching voters who don’t have TVs — and they’re running out of time.

A labor group is set to sue Walker administration officials after they relied on a restaurant industry study to block a minimum-wage increase.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offered cautious optimism about Republican gubernatorial candidates who will face voters next week.

The Wisconsin governor's office based a minimum wage ruling primarily on a study from the restaurant industry, documents say.

With 11 days left, what to watch for in Senate and governor's races in Kentucky, Kansas, Georgia, Masssachusetts and New Hampshire.

Rep. Don Young, speaking at a high school that recently lost a classmate, said a lack of support from family is to blame.

Advocates of marijuana legalization argue that cannabis is safer than alcohol, and they say the comparison is an election-winner.