Outside the Beltway

State-level job approval numbers seem to suggest that the President could have Electoral College worries in 2012.

The job approval numbers for Congress are at historic lows, but will that matter in 2012?

Now that America’s political leadership have probably averted a self-inflicted global economic calamity, it’s time to assess the winners and losers.

Gingrich is beyond toast.

The debate format was the biggest loser last night, but there were a few memorable moments in New Hampshire.

Once again, Sarah Palin has made herself the center of attention in the political world.

Mitch Daniels, the candidate of George Will and a host of mainstream Republicans hoping for something better in 2012, has announced he will not be running for president in 2012.

Does the Donald Trump flame-out provide any kind of guide to other candidates? Only if they want to host a reality show.

Last night’s Presidential Debate in South Carolina was interesting, but, in the end, not very important.

The impact of the death of Osama bin Laden on the domestic politics is likely to be minimal at best.

Jon Huntsman is running for president. Who the hell is Jon Huntsman, you say?

President Obama’s selection of Bill Daley as Chief of Staff is being seen as a sign that the White House is moving to the center and gearing up for 2012.

Polls show the Republicans easily retaking the House but falling short in the Senate. But 2006 showed us that wave elections can produce shocking outcomes.

The Delaware GOP now has, according to Nate Silver, a 17% chance of winning the Senate seat.

The signs point to 2010 being an even worse year for Democrats than 1994.

Thanks to a rather odd interpretation of West Virginia law, there won’t be an election to fill Robert Byrd’s Senate seat until November, 2012.