US mid-term elections

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general

US presidential elections: Why a Democrat is now favourite to win in 2020

The results of the US midterm elections are now largely in and they came as a shock to many seasoned forecasters.

world

Obama calls to congratulate Boehner

world

Voter unrest fuels Republican return to House rule

world

Obama retains narrow Senate majority

world

Voters reject moves to legalise marijuana

world

Republicans resurgent in gubernatorial races

Republicans take lower house in setback for Obama

Opposition Republicans delivered a stinging blow to President Barack Obama, capturing the US House of Representatives in election results.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010

Republicans make early gains in US midterm elections

Opposition Republicans scored the first gains in US elections as they looked to end Democratic control of Congress and deliver a stinging blow to Barack Obama's presidency.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010

Obama waits to see damage as America votes in mid-terms

American voters went to the polls today with Republicans poised to strip Democrats of their hold on power in Congress and reshape the political landscape nationwide.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010

Republicans expected to triumph in mid-term elections

Angry American voters were poised to deliver a heavy blow today to President Barack Obama’s Democrats in elections likely to cost the party control of at least one chamber of Congress.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010