The off-year gubernatorial contests are often the first real opportunity for a party out of power to get back some momentum.

The likely governorship turnovers in 2010 could have implications for the next political generation on the national stage.

Maps of the latest poll averages for the Senate and governors' races show Republicans leading over almost all of the landmass of America, showing a Democratic Party shrinking back to its bicoastal base.

Next month's thirty-seven gubernatorial elections are not looking promising for the Obama Democrats.

Covers Social Security reform, a look back at the Iraq war, the oldest Congress, economic indicators, governors' races, party identification, and numerous public opinion snapshots.

AEI's Political Report compiles the latest polls and looks at Americans' qualms about exporting democracy.

Whoever is in power to draw new district lines will shape congressional majorities in the next decade.

With polls showing a drop in Barack Obama's job rating and sinking support for the Democrats' health care plans, there is evidence of collateral damage where you might not expect to find it, in the standing of Democratic governors.