Outside the Beltway

Two weeks after it seemed to be tightening, there are signs the battle for control of the Senate may be moving in the GOP’s direction.

Third-party candidates in several states could end up having a big say in the battle for control of the Senate.

Republicans still have an advantage, but Democrats seem to be holding their own in the battle for Senate control.

So far at least, there is no evidence that 2014 will be a “wave election.”

The Tea Party v. “establishment” battle in the GOP has been pretty one-sided this year.

Signs continue to suggest that a GOP Senate takeover is likely.

More bad news for the Tea Party.

A Tea Party battle in the Cornhusker State

From the beginning, the Tea Party has shown itself to be just plain bad at picking candidates. This year, they finally seem to be on the verge of paying for it in the GOP primaries

It’s a bit too early for Republicans to be celebrating that Senate majority that so many people are predicting.

The GOP’s chances to take over the Senate became much better over the weekend.

Texas has become the latest state to attempt to restrict abortion rights, and North Carolina isn’t far behind.

Remember that $400 tax cut President Obama gave you? Neither do 90 percent of Americans.