by Ross Williams | Nov 10, 2014 | Midterm Election 2014
To translate their sweeping victory in the midterm election to a winning White House bid in 2016, Republicans must play an error-free game over the next two years, the chairman of the Republican National Committee told reporters Friday. “I think we’ve got to be...
by DeJonique Garrison & Hayat Norimine | Nov 10, 2014 | Midterm Election 2014
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Republican Thom Tillis edged out Democratic incumbent Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina late Tuesday, he told a boisterous crowd that the victory “isn’t about me… This is our victory.” He was talking about the people of North Carolina, but some...
by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Nov 6, 2014 | Midterm Election 2014, Politics
WASHINGTON — The day after the American electorate handed over congressional power to the Grand Old Party, a nervous buzz permeated throughout the East Room. Even veteran reporters in the front row shuffled their feet, wiped their brows and cleared their...
by Hayat Norimine | Nov 6, 2014 | Midterm Election 2014
RALEIGH — In Durham, Latino activists have been training and registering Hispanic voters leading up to the midterm election Tuesday. But the goal isn’t just short term — they’re looking two years ahead. “This midterm election is only the dress rehearsal for what’s...
by Merrill D'Arezzo | Nov 6, 2014 | Midterm Election 2014
Even though the race was called early on in favor of Mitch McConnell, Alison Grimes supporters showed up to listen to their candidate’s concession speech.