by David R. Stokes

Evangelical Christian voter erosion away from the Republicans and toward the Democrats in 2008 was undoubtedly a significant factor in the election of Barack Obama. It didn't work out too badly for those clinging to his coattails, either.

by Salena Zito

If a flood of House seats now held by Democrats switches to Republicans in 2010, it will not be because of a seismic change in the country's ideology.

Senate Giant Killer Sees New Goliath: Reid

The Republican who ousted the Democratic leader of the Senate in 2004 says Harry Reid finds himself in a similar predicament of representing a conservative-leaning state but leading a liberal party.

Democrats: Republicans Are Rooting Against America

During the Bush era, Republicans from Karl Rove to Joe Wilson questioned - in ways both veiled and overt - the patriotism of Democrats who challenged the administration's Iraq policy, pre-war intelligence and surveillance programs.

Dems See Rise in Jersey, Fade in Va.

With a month to go until Election Day, national Democrats are increasingly optimistic about their chances to win the New Jersey governor's race while cautious, or downright skeptical, about their prospects in the Virginia gubernatorial contest.

Ron Paul and Gloria Steinem, Unite!

by S. E. Cupp

New York health-care workers are protesting the emergency regulation adopted this summer by the State Health Department making seasonal and swine flu shots mandatory. As well they should. So should good conservatives, libertarians - and yes - the pro-choice left

A War of Necessity Turns Out Not So Necessary

by Michael Barone

"This is not a war of choice," Barack Obama told the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Aug. 17. "This is a war of necessity. Those who attacked America on 9-11 are plotting to do so again. If left unchecked, the Taliban insurgency will mean an even larger safe haven from which al-Qaida would plot to kill more Americans. So this is not only a war worth fighting. This is fundamental to the defense of our people."

Study: Bernanke, Paulson Misled Public on Bailouts

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and former Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. misled the public about the financial weakness of Bank of America and other early recipients of the government's $700 billion Wall Street bailout, creating "unrealistic expectations" about the companies and damaging the program's credibility, according to a report by the program's independent watchdog.

Universal Coverage, Private Competition and Reduced Deficits

by Lanny Davis

Re-read that headline. I am not making this up. A health care bill exists that would accomplish what the headline says.

Home School vs. Public School: What Are the Benefits?

President Barack Obama sparked controversy earlier this week with the announcement that he believes American kids don't spend enough time in school.

Mojave Cross Honoring Veterans Embodies Best Traditions of Our Nation

by Ted Cruz and Kelly Shackelford

From the first musket shots at Lexington and Concord, American patriots have fought to defend liberty. We rightly memorialize our fallen soldiers and remember their sacrifices that have kept us all safe. And yet Wednesday the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Salazar v. Buono on whether a 75-year-old veterans' memorial in the Mojave Desert should be destroyed.

GOP Faces Multiple Hurdles as It Aims for a 1994 Replay

by Gerald F. Seib

A big question hangs over American politics: Could next year be 1994 all over again? That was the year a bitter debate over health care led to a disastrous congressional election for Democrats, in which they lost 54 House and 10 Senate seats and ceded control of both chambers to the Republicans

34 Banks Don't Pay Their Quarterly TARP Dividends

The U.S. taxpayers' investments in smaller banks are increasingly at risk.

In a sign that more banks are under great pressure from the recession, 34 financial institutions did not pay their quarterly dividends in August to the Treasury on funds obtained under the Troubled Asset Relief Fund (TARP).

Poll: Third of Parents to Shun H1N1 Vaccine

As the first wave of swine flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of parents don't want their kids vaccinated, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll.

Key Democrats Align with Military on Afghan Buildup

The Democratic chairmen of several key committees overseeing war policy, including the House Armed Services and Intelligence committees, say they back the military's request for a troop buildup in Afghanistan - despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stance that Congress will not support deploying more U.S. forces.

Doggett Upstages Texas Senators, White House on Judicial Nominations

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, upstaged Texas' Republican senators - and the White House - Wednesday by announcing the selections for 10 candidates for federal judge, U.S. attorney and the U.S. Marshals Service, including four Hispanic nominees.