Redistricting plans upset some Illinois Republicans

Jun. 27, 2011
Illinois’ redistricting process lurched forward Friday as Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a new map of congressional districts for the 2012 elections. His action is expected to spur lawsuits from groups opposing the map, particularly Republicans.

The Clintonian Way: Lessons from President Clinton’s midterm rebound

Jan. 6, 2011
This is not the first time that Democrats have lost their Congressional footing. During President Clinton’s first term, Newt Gingrich famously led a Republican revolution and took over Congress in 1994.