Time in House Could Be Short for Republican Newcomers

At least half a dozen potential primary challengers are considering a run, and there is heated chatter about more.

Bachmann Opens Campaign as Expectations Grow

Michele Bachmann’s presidential candidacy, which she formally opened in Iowa on Monday, shakes up an already unsettled Republican field and tests the broader appeal of the Tea Party movement.

The Caucus: Huntsman Enters Race With Cordial Criticism of Obama

Former Gov. Jon M. Huntsman Jr.

Weiner Faces Calls to Resign and Tries to Make Amends

Representative Anthony D.

Obama Retools 2008 Machine for Tough Run

President Obama is rebuilding the campaign machinery that vaulted him into office, hoping it can overcome the challenges of high unemployment and a fractured coalition of supporters.

Between Young and Old, a Political Collision

In a rapidly aging suburb of Denver, younger voters are championing cuts in spending, while older ones want to retain the services they counted on for their retirement.

The Caucus: Video: Palin’s Potential Impact

Matt Bai offers his assessment of the influence of Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, on the 2012 presidential race if she does indeed choose to enter the Republican primary.

The Caucus: Is Sarah Palin Pulling a Donald Trump?

Is Sarah Palin pulling a Donald Trump on the political universe?

The Caucus: Bachmann Plans Iowa Announcement

Michele Bachmann suggested that she had all but decided to run for president. She will return to her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa, next month to declare whether she is in or out.

The Caucus: Palin to Begin Public Tour This Weekend

Her tour of the Northeast is the latest evidence that Ms. Palin is still seriously considering a run for the presidency this year.

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