It looks like the Republicans taking back the House, may lift the capital markets higher.

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If the president's standing with the American public declines, his goal of taking back the House next year becomes more improbable than ever.

WSJ: Henninger: Presidential Followership

George W. Bush has dominated the race to this point in great measure because Republican donors believe he is capable of taking back the White House, and preventing the loss of Congress.

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If Bush can succeed in making defense a prominent feature in his case for taking back the White House, chances are good that the ensuing debate will redound to his advantage.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

When Seth fell to the floor and Amy ran out of the kitchen, she left the house through the back door, taking the shotgun with her.

NEWYORKER: A Loaded Gun

About 130 members from the Republican Party came back and forth, taking their turn in the quiet House Chamber to speak about energy and high gas prices.

NPR: Energy A Priority As Congress Returns From Break

But in the end it is the House races that will matter the most: if the Republicans are to achieve their aim of taking back the chamber, they need 39 wins, so three or four from Ohio will be hugely valuable.

ECONOMIST: Ohio

He had been in a half-way house recently, but according to court documents, was sent back to the clink for taking a pain killer, allegedly without approval.

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