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Election Watch 2010 News Hub

Message to Democrats: Don't Worry, Be Happy!

By Lawrence Bobo

There are good reasons to be hopeful after the midterm elections. Just look at what happened in 1994.

GOP Gains House, Seating New Black Members

By Sheryl Huggins Salomon

Voter discontent does in the Democratic majority. Black Republicans Tim Scott and Allen West among election winners.

Watching the Results: IMPACT's Election Party

By Lauren Williams

Politicos, young black professionals and media folks gathered Tuesday night to mingle and discuss a way forward after the midterms.

How Barack Obama Became a Republican

By David Swerdlick

The Tea Party now dominates the GOP, but its members are in for a surprise. It will be harder than they think to go to Obama's right because so far, he's governing a lot like an old-school Republican.

A Reflective Obama Blames Losses on the Economy

The president rejects argument that the power shift is a referendum on his policies. It’s all about jobs and growth, he insists.

Election News and Views



Youth and Black Voter Turnout Low



Black Lawmakers Break New Ground



Blackout: No African-Americans in Next U.S. Senate



Voters Reject Rhode Island Name Change



Exit Poll: 4 out of 10 Voters Support the Tea Party Movement



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A Tour of Election Parties in DC and FL with Nicole Venable



IMPACT, The Root and Others Host an Election Party in DC



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The Washington Post Election 2010 Results Hub: The Washington Post is monitoring races in all 50 states and keeping track of the results.