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GOP set to roll next year? Wait just a minute

The gubernatorial elections provided a much-needed boost for Republicans, but they may not say much about next year's midterms. Full story | Video: Obama adviser reacts

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Houses passes credit card fix

Wrapping up last night's ballot measures

Wrapping up the mayoral contests

GOP boost, but local issues dominated

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White House distances itself from losses

The White House distanced itself Wednesday from Democratic losses in two states, saying the races for governor hinged on local issues and were not a referendum on the president.