Campaign2006

MacFarquhar Defends Controversial New Congressman from "Muslim-Bashers"

11/11/2006 4:25 PM ET
MacFarquhar dismisses Keith Ellison's past ties to the Nation of Islam and the anti-Semite Lewis Farrakhan, says Ellison is being "attacked on religious grounds."

Election Over, the Times Finds Some Liberals in Congress

11/9/2006 2:18 PM ET
Just in time not to scare away Democratic voters: "In the House, Democratic unity could also be tested in relations between the new committee chairmen - many of whom are liberal veterans who ...

Democrats Now Have a "Mandate" - But 1994 GOP Didn't?

11/9/2006 2:00 PM ET
Adam Nagourney: "The Democratic Party can clearly claim a mandate."

Nancy Pelosi, Victim of Conservative "Caricature"

11/9/2006 1:25 PM ET
And another appearance by "conservative" anti-war hero Rep. John Murtha.

Stick a Fork in Him, Bush Is Done

11/9/2006 12:59 PM ET
Mark Leibovich on Bush's news conference: "Yet for someone whose presidency had just been repudiated...."

"Unyielding" Bush Must Reach Beyond "Conservative Base" (and Fire Rumsfeld?)

11/8/2006 12:52 PM ET
Robin Toner sees a "more conciliatory" Bush in the offing.

Adam Nagourney Backs off Some More

11/7/2006 12:40 PM ET
After writing off GOP prospects on Sunday, Nagourney writes on Election Day morning: "[Democratic] expectations may well be overheated."

Why the Times Didn't Endorse a Single Republican Candidate This Year

11/7/2006 10:50 AM ET
"For us, the breaking point came over the Republicans' attempt to undermine the fundamental checks and balances that have safeguarded American democracy since its inception."

Bush: Six Years "Ignoring Democrats" While Pressing GOP "To Do His Bidding"

11/7/2006 10:38 AM ET
"If the balance of political power in Washington changes on Tuesday, will President Bush change with it?" The Times fears not.

GOP: Left for Dead on Sunday, Spark of Life on Monday

11/6/2006 2:54 PM ET
What a difference a couple of favorable Republican polls make in the Times' coverage
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