Some of the offerings for the first round of this year's Classics Cup had me laughing so hard I almost disgraced myself in the GNER dining car somewhere between Peterborough and Doncaster.

RepublicanPartyprospects in the 2008 Senate races have gone from dim to dismal.

The reality of the health care bill will be shaped by the implementation of the program, and that in turn will be shaped by the people in charge of implementation.

To US policymakers and pundits, Britain is the agent to ensure that American interests in Europe are protected - in other words, that Europe does not emerge as a superpower rival.

It is difficult for Congress to limit President Bush'scourse in Iraq.

With the midterm elections behind us, how does the political terrain in Congress look for both parties in 2008?

The outlook for the GOP is gloomy for both the 2008 presidential and congressional elections.

How should we reform campaign financing, and can the Democrats gain enough seats for a "filibuster-proof" Senate?