AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (US Midterm Elections 2010)

Republicans sweep US House

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:25:23 GMT

Republicans take control of House of Representatives, while Democrats narrowly hold on to Senate majority.

Obama accepts blame over poll loss

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:09:05 GMT

US president says defeats in midterm elections are "humbling" as Republicans take control of House of Representatives.

Democrats retain US Senate

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:59:24 GMT

A narrowly contested Nevada seat that was won by top Democrat Harry Reid proves to be a real face saver for Obama.

Results for key US midterm races

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:55:58 GMT

Results from key US states.

Immigration dominates Arizona polls

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:33:46 GMT

Illegal immigration is main issue as US state elects governor.

Politics dressed as entertainment

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:56:27 GMT

Entertainers Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Glenn Beck have been dominating the political landscape in the US.

Cirque de Folly: Election Time USA!

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:22:14 GMT

Tea Party candidates are accused of having links to criminal biker gangs, as pundits scream about patriotism.

Republicans tout ethnic diversity

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:08:30 GMT

Opposition broadens its appeal by deciding to seek out a wider variety of candidates in US midterm vote.

Polls begin to close in US midterm

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:25:22 GMT

Rand Paul of Kentucky becomes US senate's first Tea Party member, as Republicans gain Indiana seat as well

Obama concedes electoral drubbing

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:02:25 GMT

US president says he and his party have taken a "shellacking" - meaning a very sound beating - in the US midterm polls.

US economic woes could impact polls

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:39:45 GMT

As US voters head to polls, the economy remains a major issue that could affect their decision.

Republicans set for 'big gains'

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:39:36 GMT

Opposition poised to win House of Representatives and gain in senate in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows.

Politicians battle for Florida vote

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:34:59 GMT

The state of US economy is a key issue in the midterm election in the sunshine state.

Climate change ups political heat

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:17:09 GMT

American and foreign energy firms send campaign donations to candidates who oppose limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

Youth unlikely to 'rock US vote'

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:06:34 GMT

Survey shows sharp drop in number of young willing to participate in the November 2 midterm elections.

US Democrats eye Latino vote

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:00:17 GMT

Success of Democratic Party in upcoming elections rests largely on the Hispanic vote.

US divided over stimulus impact

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:56:53 GMT

In run-up to mid-term elections, Americans discuss employment effects of 2009 economic recovery act.

Italians clash in New York race

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:55:28 GMT

Two Italian-Americans are in the race for governor of New York in November elections.

Tea Party spoils Democrats' party

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:00:04 GMT

Even in Illinois, the US president's seat, Democrats face odds due to conservative movement.

Obama in Ohio for mid-term campaign

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:30:58 GMT

New poll suggests that Democrats may be doing too little, too late, with just over two weeks before midterm elections.

US senate leader tested in debate

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:48:15 GMT

Harry Reid, top-ranking Democratic senator in the US, hopes to defend seat against Tea Party favourite Sharron Angle.

Obama seeks to 'fire up' Democrats

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:51:06 GMT

US president launches series of campaign stops in bid to energise his party's base before crucial midterm elections.

Thousands of liberals rally in US

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 23:14:11 GMT

Labour unions, civil rights activists and others gather to show support for Democrats and counter Tea Party rallies.

Waging the big bucks jihad

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:23:28 GMT

Fear of Muslim people and culture in the US is now being utilised as a potent fundraising tool in American politics.

US: myth of the two party system

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:49:28 GMT

Would the US look much different if John McCain had beaten Barack Obama to become president?

Peddling politics in America

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:18:42 GMT

Midterm contributions soar to record levels in 2010, a sign that the US campaign finance system is tainted as ever.

Midterms: money changes everything

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:40:36 GMT

Political donations from nefarious groups are strangling US democracy, and a former Bush adviser is cashing in.

Tea party gains in US primaries

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:15:52 GMT

Conservative movement secures Republican nominations in Delaware and New York ahead of midterm elections in November.

Conservatives rally in Washington

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:35:30 GMT

The location and timing, on the site and anniversary of Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech, draws criticism.

US democracy a la de Tocqueville

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:22:39 GMT

French historian Alexis de Tocqueville's profile of American democracy remains almost as true now as in the 1800s.

The US Midterm Massacre

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:54:52 GMT

Slaughterhouse 2010: As the great novelist Kurt Vonnegut used to say, "So it goes".

US midterms: Political freak show

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:37:40 GMT

During the current US midterm election campaigns, truth is most definitely stranger than fiction.

Off the rails on a crazy train

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:24:00 GMT

With the 2010 primaries officially over, the aftermath has left both parties braced for a tumultuous Midterm campaign.

Palin addresses US 'Tea Party'

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:55 GMT

Former Republican vice-presidential nominee tells delegates nation is ready for "revolution".

Is Sarah Palin the comeback kid?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:28:11 GMT

Speculation is rife that Palin will launch a bid for the White House.

US midterm elections: Your views

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:31:18 GMT

US midterm elections have concluded with President Obama’s Democratic Party keeping control of the Senate but losing that of the House of Representatives. Obama’s ability to manoeuvre politically is weakened by this loss, analysts said, though it remains unclear how much US policies might change with Republicans leading the Senate. Are you in the US? What do you think of the elections' results? What do they mean for the president?