Incumbency

Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents

GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership

Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents

GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership

Section 1: Congress, The Parties, and the Anti-Incumbent Mood

GOP Likely to Recapture Control of House

Ground War More Intense Than 2006, Early Voting More Prevalent

Democrats Stirring But Are No Match for Energized Republicans

Section 1: The Midterm Vote

Possible Negatives for Candidates: Vote for Bank Bailout, Palin Support

Obama Viewed as Doing Better than GOP Leaders in Explaining Vision

Independents Oppose Party in Power...Again

More Conservative, More Critical of National Conditions

Section 1: The Midterm Vote

Voting Intentions Even, Turnout Indicators Favor GOP

Section 1: The 2010 Midterm

Seniors are Strongest Advocates for Change in 2010

Distrust, Discontent, Anger and Partisan Rancor

The People and Their Government

Section 7: Electoral and Political Implications

Midterm Election Challenges for Both Parties

Obama's Ratings Are Flat, Wall Street's Are Abysmal

Section 2: The Midterm Elections

A Year Out, Widespread Anti-Incumbent Sentiment

Obama's Afghanistan Rating Declines

Obama Has The Lead, But Potential Problems Too

Increasing Optimism About Iraq

Section 4: Opinions of the Parties and Congress

Iraq Looms Large in Nationalized Election

Congressional Race Unchanged After Foley's Resignation

Democrats Hold Solid Lead; Strong Anti-Incumbent, Anti-Bush Mood

Terrorism Focus Increases, But No GOP Boost

Democrats More Eager to Vote, But Unhappy with Party

Gay Marriage, Inheritance Tax Among the Lowest Public Priorities

Public Disillusionment with Congress at Record Levels

Anti-Incumbent Sentiment Echoes 1994

Independents Sour on Incumbents

Many Say Their Member Has Taken Bribes
by Michael Dimock

Bush a Drag on Republican Midterm Prospects

Hillary Clinton Seen as Leader of Democratic Party

Economic Pessimism Grows, Gas Prices Pinch

Independents Back Democrats on Most Issues, Congressional Midterms