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House Minority Whip Eric Cantor pounced on Friday’s jobs report. Washington (CNN) - The No. 2 Republican in the House of Representatives wasted no time in responding to the monthly jobs report. "Today's jobs report is a clear demonstration that the American economy still has a long way to go," said Rep. Eric Cantor of [...]

ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head. But the perpetually tanned, chain-smoking Ohioan might be the next House speaker and a huge force in national politics, trying to manage an increasingly libertarian-leaning Republican caucus while leading the opposition to President Obama's policies. For those who know Mr. Boehner, who ...

Democrats aren't the only incumbents in trouble this November. With a crop of feisty, fresh-faced conservatives making noise in the House and a wave of Tea Party-backed newcomers determined to join them, senior Republicans could have a mutiny on their hands.

The former GOP activist knows independents face long odds — Ask Kenny Golden what it's like running an independent campaign for Congress in Virginia, and the old Navy captain doesn't blink.

John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head. But the perpetually tanned, chain–smoking Ohioan might be the next House speaker and a huge force in national politics.

Associated Press WASHINGTON John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., has controversial ideas for the future of Medicare, Social Security and Ame

John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head. But the perpetually tanned, chain-smoking Ohioan might be the next House speaker and a huge force in national politics, trying to manage an increasingly libertarian-leaning Republican caucus while leading the opposition to President Barack Obama's policies. Barack Obama - John Boehner - United States - Republican ...

Considered a toss-up race, the Virginia contest between Rep. Glenn Nye and Republican Scott Rigell is causing a good deal of concern for backers of Nye, a freshman Democrat. While he's voted in line with the conservative 2nd Congressional District, recent events involving the Department of Defense cuts could directly impact his re-election chances in a bad way.