The GOP governor would be the heavy favorite to win this fall if he weren’t constitutionally barred from running for re-election, leading Democrat Terry McAuliffe by 15 points in a hypothetical matchup. Read More
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Top GOP senator ‘fairly satisfied’ on Benghazi answers
Sen. Bob Corker, the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says he's comfortable the facts are already out on last year's terrorist attack in Benghazi. Read More
#TDRGoodmorning from Concordia College
Meet the latest winners of our #TDRGoodMorning challenge: Nursing students and faculty of Concordia College in New York
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Chris Christie cruising to re-election in NBC/Marist poll
Incumbent GOP Gov. Chris Christie has a more than two-to-one lead over state Sen. Barbara Buono, crushing the likely Democratic nominee 60% to 28%. Read More
NBC/Marist poll: Va. gubernatorial race in dead heat
Democrat Terry McAuliffe holds a slim lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli (43% to 41%) in the most competitive race of 2013. Read More
First Read Flash: Redemption is sweet
The comeback story is complete for former Gov. Mark Sanford (R). The key for Sanford? Despite his well-documented flaws, the significant GOP lean of the district was just too much for Democrats to overcome. Read More
Watch: In Arizona, education key to filling jobs
Even with better than expected job numbers, millions of jobs still remain vacant across the country; Chuck Todd moderated a series on how to match education with 21st century jobs. Read More
Illinois GOP chairman resigns after supporting gay marriage
Embroiled in an intraparty fight over his support for gay marriage, Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady stepped down on Tuesday as leader of the state party. Read More
Heritage Foundation report takes fire from GOP over ‘misleading’ claims
The Heritage Foundation put out a long-awaited report on what it claims are the costs of immigration reform, kicking off a political battle on the right - and producing a loud silence from Democrats who were happy to let other Republicans trash the study. Read More
Crooner Jon ‘Bowzer’ Bauman hits trail for Colbert Busch
There’s a familiar voice from the 1950s who Democrats have turned to in special elections to help them hit the right notes with voters. Read More
#TDRGoodMorning from the staff at Huntington Hospital
Meet the latest winners of our #TDRGoodMorning challenge: Kara Theal and the staff at Huntington Hospital
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The Sanford-Colbert Busch showdown: Especially ‘special’ special elections
Tuesday’s South Carolina special election may seem like the most important event in politics this week, but in months it may well be just an asterisk in the congressional history books. Read More
Mark Sanford aims to surprise once again
If the once-disgraced former governor pulls off a win in South Carolina’s 1st District special election, it will be an example of how he's defied the political odds yet again. Read More
Can Cruz run? Canadian-born senator eyes 2016
The Texas freshman senator was born in Canada, not the United States, leading some to question whether he can really run for president in 2016. Read More
#TDRGoodMorning from nursing students in Kansas
Meet the latest winners of our #TDRGoodMorning challenge: Nursing students from Kansas in honor of National Nurses Week.
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Morning Rundown: Candidates still matter
It's Monday, May 6, 2013, and the 2016 White House race officially began this past weekend. But races in South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts are on our radar this morning. Read More
10 House seats Dems, GOP will spar over in 2014
There are some top races both parties know they have their best chance at--and the other side must play their best defense. Here's our list of the top seats likely to flip control for each party, and why. Read More
Philly to boost ‘enhanced police presence’ at weekend race
In addition to increased security personnel, bags and backpacks have been banned at the finish line and the city has added evacuation centers along the 10 mile race course. Read More
Senate rundown: Candidates still wanted
Republicans are still searching for a nominee in Iowa, while Democrats still need one in West Virginia, but there’s no shortage of GOP candidates eyeing the open Georgia Senate race. Read More
Clinton 2016 cries intensify
On Thursday, EMILY’s List launched a new push to put a woman on the White House the same day new polling showed the former first lady trouncing her potential Democratic rivals. Read More



