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The Reporters: US mid-terms

The Reporters

Mid-term elections news


New York Times: With many Republicans gloomy about their prospects next month, George W Bush has become the party's optimist-in-chief. Link

Washington Times: Emotions are running high in Tennessee, where voters could decide which party controls the Senate. Link

Newsweek: The polls suggest a tidal wave sweeping the Democrats into power, but Jonathan Alter is not convinced it's going to happen. Link

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  • 1.
  • At 10:06 PM on 23 Oct 2006,
  • Karen from Arizona wrote:

You are absolutely correct. Americans spend MUCH more on Halloween (and Christmas, for that matter) than on the foundation of the country that allows such celebrations. It is sad, scary, and just another example of why Americans get the government they deserve. I'm moving to New Zealand!

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  • 2.
  • At 11:12 PM on 23 Oct 2006,
  • andy wrote:

Is that George W Bush has become the party's optimist-in-chief or Albatross in chief

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