Edward Lee Pitts | Having made an enormous mark in the 2010 election, Tea Partiers now face the challenge of maintaining their momentum
A post-election pot of metaphor
Emily Belz | A 20-year House veteran, John Boehner has gained the confidence of his Republican colleagues-including social conservatives who are confident that he will advance their cause
Will the new Congress end the pretense that Americans can have it all regardless of cost?
Alisa Harris | As a large freshman class arrives in Washington promising change, these are some of the new faces to watch in Congress
But let jubilation depart.
The GOP has the upper hand in redistricting after adding a staggering 680 seats in state chambers
