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Tracking the race for control of Congress in 2006 and looking ahead to 2008

Sen. Hillary Clinton
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Sen. Hillary Clinton
November 8, 2006:
What the Democratic Sweep Means for 2008
As the Democrats take control of the House and still could take over the Senate, TIME Managing Editor Richard Stengel talks to chief political correspondent Joe Klein about the impact of scandals on the election, how Bush will work with a bipartisan legislature and what the midterm election results could mean for the presidential election in 2008.
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Rick Stengel
Richard Stengel
is TIME's 16th Managing Editor. Stengel has served as TIME's national and culture editor as well as the editor of TIME.com. As a senior writer and essayist he covered both the 1996 and 1988 Presidential campaigns.
Joe Klein
Joe Klein
is a Senior Writer and chief political correspondent at TIME magazine. His weekly column, "In the Arena," covers national and international affairs and won the 2004 National Headliner Award for best magazine column.
Podcast Archive
November 6, 2006
How Would the Democrats Govern?
Thanks to the Iraq war and Republicans' own missteps, the Democrats could gain control of one or both houses of Congress. Managing Editor Richard Stengel asks political columnist Joe Klein about the latest polls, the tossup states and the challenges Democrats will face if they win.
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October 31, 2006
Can the Democrats Find a Way to Lose?
TIME Managing Editor Richard Stengel talks with chief political correspondent Joe Klein about what could happen this week to change the direction of the mid term elections, what the Republicans will do if the House is taken over by the Democrats and the effects of Obama mania on voters.
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October 24, 2006
Are the Democrats Overconfident?
TIME Managing Editor Richard Stengel talks with chief political correspondent Joe Klein about his travels with President George W. Bush on the campaign trail, why the Democrats may be headed toward regaining control of the House, and which party will do a better job of getting their faithful to the polls.
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October 17, 2006
What will the house and senate look like after the midterm elections?
Managing Editor Richard Stengel talks to political columnist Joe Klein about the chances of a Democratic sweep in November, the impact of the Foley scandal and the rise of Barack Obama.
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