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Historic voter mobilization blocks Republican takeover of Illinois

November 9, 2010 By John Bachtell

In the face of a horrible economic crisis and torrent of secret outside money, progressive forces blocked a complete takeover of Illinois state government by Republicans.

What the election bodes for immigration reform

November 9, 2010 By Emile Schepers

The elections were a blow against comprehensive immigration reform.

GOP control over redistricting poses challenge for Democrats

November 4, 2010 By Susan Webb

By winning control of a majority of the nation's state legislatures on Tuesday, Republicans could lock in control of the U.S. House of Representatives for another decade.

California defies national election trend

November 4, 2010

California Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and state governor trounced their Republican contenders in what a month before the elections were considered toss-up races.

Michigan Republicans win big, but the fight continues

November 4, 2010 By John Rummel

Like in other Midwestern states, Michigan Republicans reversed gains made by Democrats just two years ago, but labor activists here say they have lived to fight another day.