Elections 2010
Ending tax breaks for the wealthy a 2012 goal: Biden
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will be better positioned to fight the extension of tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans when they are set to expire in two years, Vice President Joe Biden said on Sunday.
2010 Election Results
Final results of the 2010 midterm elections as compiled by Real Clear Politics.
Recent 2010 Election News
Renewing Bush tax cuts may slip to 2011: GOP Camp
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The incoming Republican chairman of the powerful tax-writing committee in the House of Representatives said on Wednesday extending Bush-era tax cuts for all income groups could slip into next year if Democrats don't compromise with Republicans.
Obama reaches out to Republicans on tax forms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday suggested working with Republicans on a provision of the new healthcare law that requires businesses to file tax forms on transactions worth more than $600.
Analysis: Voters deliver mixed message on renewable energy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tuesday's election results sent a mixed message on alternative energy, with Republican victories in Congress likely to curb national alternative-energy policy while California results look set to help the sector.
Analysis: Election raises hope for trade deals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican victories in congressional elections have boosted the chances for approval of three long-delayed free trade agreements, and could mark the start of a cooperative effort between the White House and Congress to open new markets for U.S. exports.
Somber White House tries to put brave face on defeat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - So much for criticism that Barack Obama doesn't show emotion. On Wednesday the Democratic president's mood was clear: somber, resigned, and chastened by the biggest political drubbing of his career.
Washington Extra – Line dance
Here's something that Republicans might want to hear: the White House is promising that its budget will include serious deficit control.
Issues and Analyses
- Republican win to deal only tweaks to healthcare
- Republican wins to halt Obama's clean energy plans
- Congress likely to be divided, gridlocked
- Republican resurgence a warning for Obama for 2012
- Could Congress reduce the budget deficit next year?
- Republican election wins may tilt tax policy
- What U.S. vote means for G20 summit
- Tea Party makes big entry into Congress
- Analysts views on election results
- Can healthcare overhaul be repealed?
Factboxes and Background
- Results of key races in midterm elections
- Likely lineup of new House Republican chairs
- GOP set to win control of House Banking panel
- What they're saying about midterm elections
- Congress in "lame-duck" session after election
- Key players in the Tea Party movement
- Obama's daunting post-election agenda
- Promises, promises: How Obama has fared
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