Josh Kraushaar

Forget the entrenched narrative. Most voters are just tuning in, so the candidates are a blank slate for them.… More »

Though he once distanced himself from his predecessor, the president now looks for his help in both making his case and raising money.… More »

It's not that he's worried about upsetting conservatives. It's that he can't afford to lose black voters who overwhelmingly oppose it.… More »

Although the former congressman doesn't have much chance, he -- not Mike Bloomberg -- is the prototype of a successful contender.… More »

The former Pennsylvania senator has always lagged among female voters, and President Obama would happily exploit that in the general election.… More »

Despite his status as frontrunner, it always seemed like an outside shot for Romney to win Iowa. But a victory Jan. 3 would essentially end the race.… More »

A 269-269 tie might seem outlandish, but it's plausible on 2012's unusual map -- and would likely spell defeat for President Obama.… More »

As the party seeks to retain control of the upper chamber, its 2012 lineup of candidates will feature more women than ever… More »

Herman Cain's campaign manager claimed this reporter is the son of the candidate's accuser -- and works at Politico. Neither are true.… More »

The Texas governor has deep pockets, but the early primary states afford little opportunity for him to revive his campaign… More »

Lately, the president and his allies have sharpened their rhetoric. Can the party win back blue-collar white voters by bashing Wall Street?… More »

Republican governors are supplying the party with a new campaign playbook, rising to popularity after instituting tough policies… More »

The party's success will depend on support from the growing Hispanic vote. So why aren't more Latinos running for office as Dems?… More »

Punished by voters in New York and Nevada on Tuesday, the president's party faces a daunting enthusiasm gap… More »

After dropping out of the 2012 race last month, the former Minnesota governor will serve as national co-chairman for his erstwhile rival… More »

Why Texas Gov. Rick Perry could be the Republican party's best hope to take back the White House in 2012… More »

The president's national numbers look bad, but his polling in battleground states is even worse, and the debt standoff hasn't helped him… More »

After three wave elections, voters may again decide to throw the bums out -- but keep Republicans in power… More »

It's a tough time for centrists in the GOP, and the former governor will have to overcome significant weaknesses… More »

Nerves show in the president's political operation, as his reelection prospects appear uncertain amid a lagging economy… More »