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  • Editorial

    Stand and Fight

    Conventional wisdom says Republicans made gains in the midterms because Obama tried to do too much and was too liberal. Wrong.

    The Editors

  • Tea Party Takeaways

    On a night when Republicans pulled off the largest shift in party power since 1938, they also seemed, paradoxically, to be an endangered species.

    Richard Kim

  • Noted.

    John Nichols on Sen. Russ Feingold’s loss, Ari Berman on Democratic wins in Colorado and Kate Murphy on Arizona’s new ban on affirmative action.

    Various Contributors

  • Mama Grizzlies Die Hard

    As Democrats survey the wreckage left by the 2010 midterms, one sight is at least slightly cheering: Sarah Palin’s Mama Grizzlies licking their wounds.

    Betsy Reed

  • The Perriello Way

    In the wake of Congressman Tom Perriello’s loss, it’s tempting to conclude that politics based on conviction simply doesn’t work. But that would be the wrong lesson to take away.

    Chris Hayes

  • The States See Red

    The wave of GOP wins extends to governorships and state houses, too.

    John Nichols
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