U.S. Midterm Elections
Live coverage of the 2010 U.S. midterm elections
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Pres Obama, in radio intvu with Michael Smerconish, said he wants some budget cuts but must be done "with a scalpel, not a machete."by Steve Holland via twitter 10/27/2010 3:50:03 PM -
Obama told Smerconish he believes the healthcare law will ultimately be embraced by Americans.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/27/2010 3:52:16 PM
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"As long as unemployment is as high as it is, people are going to be frustrated," Obama said.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/27/2010 3:53:32 PM
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Stewart: "The Democrats seem to be running on 'Please baby, one more chance.'"by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/28/2010 3:14:47 AM -
Obama: "Let me say this about members of Congress." Stewart: "Are you going to curse?"by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/28/2010 3:18:52 AM
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Asked my 16-yr-old son whom he'd be more thrilled to meet: Obama or Jon Stewart. He did say Obama.by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/28/2010 3:30:16 AM
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But asked if he'd rather meet Obama or his soccer hero, Steven Gerrard, he didn't want to pick. "I feel like I should say Obama."by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/28/2010 3:32:59 AM
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Gibbs praises Daily Show's Jon Stewart as good interviewer, says Obama thought it was good opportunity to talk about what's left to doby Tabassum Zakaria via twitter 10/28/2010 5:10:55 PM
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Gibbs comment on Stewart's interview with Obama responded to question that perhaps it was more serious than people expectedby Tabassum Zakaria via twitter 10/28/2010 5:14:00 PM
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Gibbs says Daily Show i/v wasn't expected to ask light Q's about Obama living at whouse, his favorite color, preference for dog or cat?by Tabassum Zakaria via twitter 10/28/2010 5:39:01 PM
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We had Repub economist Doug Holtz-Eakin in the bureau, he said he did not think the 2.0 GDP growth figs will change trajectory of Tues elex.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 1:35:25 PM
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Pres Obama will give his views on the GDP figs at 11:40 a.m. EDT when he speaks at a local business in Beltsville, Maryland.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 1:37:10 PM
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RT @rooseveltroom: Former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush to throw out ceremonial first pitch at game four of the World ...by Tabassum Zakaria via twitter 10/29/2010 3:23:05 PM
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Obama, in Beltsville, Md., says political season will be over soon and that when it is, both sides will need to work together on job growth.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 3:52:53 PM
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Pres Obama was notified of the potential terrorist threat on Thursday night at 10:35 pm. The two suspicious packages originated from Yemen.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 5:32:55 PM
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Homeland Security Dept statement advises passengers may encounter additional security at airports, unpredictable mix of security layers.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 5:39:37 PM
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RT @carriedann: Worth noting amid "throw the bums out" talk: Of the 23 members of the Senate running for reelection, at LEAST 70% are de ...by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 5:53:00 PM
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DNC officials tell conf call they like what they're seeing, lots of early voting by Democrats, robust ground game by volunteers.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 6:18:53 PM
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"We feel very good about what we're seeing," said DNC executive director Jen O'Malley Dillon.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 6:19:47 PM
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Bill Clinton statement on Kendrick Meek: "I didn't ask Kendrick to leave the race, nor did Kendrick say that he would."by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 6:31:43 PM
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Clinton said he told Meek: "I told him that how he proceeds was his decision to make and that I would support him regardless. "by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 6:33:14 PM
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"I still believe he could be the best senator to help Florida and America emerge from the current crisis..." Clinton said of Meek.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 6:34:51 PM
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Pres Obama to make statement in press briefing room at 4:15 p.m. EDT. Must be about the suspicious packages.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 6:50:00 PM
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President Obama to make a statement at 4:15 p.m., after which his counterterrorism adviser John Brennan will brief the media.by Tabassum Zakaria via twitter 10/29/2010 6:53:00 PM
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Pres Obama called former SAfrican Pres Thabo Mbeki today re Sudan and they discussed need to move aggressively to support negotiations.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 7:34:38 PM
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Obama said apparent explosive material found on two suspicious packages. They originated in Yemen, bound for US."Credible terrorist threat."by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 8:43:21 PM
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Gibbs said Obama's campaign travel tonight and this weekend at this point will proceed as planned.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 8:44:44 PM
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RT @steveholland1: Gibbs said Obama's campaign travel tonight and this weekend at this point will proceed as planned.by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/29/2010 8:47:01 PM
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Yemen, again.by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/29/2010 8:47:49 PM
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WH's John Brennan said the packages were about breadbox size and "we don't know yet how they were intended to be activated."by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 8:49:35 PM
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RT @Reuters: FLASH: Obama says was a credible terrorist threat to the U.S., says packages discovered do apparently contain explosive mat ...by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/29/2010 8:49:54 PM
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RT @steveholland1: WH's John Brennan said the packages were about breadbox size and "we don't know yet how they were intended to be acti ...by Patricia Zengerle via twitter 10/29/2010 8:51:28 PM
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Brennan won't say how US knew what it was looking for. "We were on to this. We were looking for packages that were of concern."by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 8:51:58 PM
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Brennan said al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula "is the most operational franchise of al Qaeda," and deserves US attention.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 8:58:06 PM
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Brennan also said the packages were being sent to two synagogues in Chicago. Neither were near Obama's Chicago home.by Steve Holland via twitter 10/29/2010 9:01:17 PM
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This woman clearly being contacted by a pollster:
www.youtube.comby Steve Holland via twitter 11/1/2010 4:30:09 PM -
Our new Reuters-Ipsos projects Republicans will likely win House, take 231 seats to 204 for Democrats. Generic ballot 50 pct Repub, 44 Dem.by Steve Holland via twitter 11/1/2010 5:30:50 PM
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Reuters-Ipsos poll indicates Democrats likely to retain Senate, with margin of 52-48 or 53-47.by Steve Holland via twitter 11/1/2010 5:31:50 PM
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Obama's approval rating at 45 percent, disapproval at 51 pct, according to the poll. 52 pct said they don't think Obama will win reelection.by Steve Holland via twitter 11/1/2010 5:33:46 PM
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