Though Republicans appear likely to hold onto the House, some individual contests have captured our attention, and there are also hints of post-vote intrigue among House Democratic leadership. We've collected the most interesting stories about the House race - from The Times and other top sources around the Web - in the Election 2012 app, where we're continuously curating the latest political news.
HOUSE RACE
- G.O.P. Has Firm Grasp on House, but Democrats Won't Fold
On the heels of three consecutive wave election cycles in 2006, 2008 and 2010 - when a net of at least 20 House seats changed partisan hands - 2012 appears to be shaping up to be more of a status quo year. (USA Today) - Illinois: Joe Walsh Tells Tammy Duckworth to Pull ‘Dirty' Attack Ad
Representative Joe Walsh on Monda y urged his Democratic challenger to pull a new ad attacking the congressman over $117,00 in back child support the Tea Party-affiliated congressman's ex-wife alleged he owed in a now-settled lawsuit. (The Huffington Post) - California: After 40 years, Stark Faces Tough Battle
Representative Pete Stark, one of Congress's most liberal and outspoken Democrats, faces perhaps the toughest campaign since he was first elected from Eric Salwell, a 31-year-old fellow Democrat. (The Los Angeles Times) - Massachusetts: Globe Endorses Tisei Over Scandal-Plagued Democrat
Amid a scandal in Representative John Tierney's family, The Boston Globe's editorial board recommended Richard Tisei, an openly gay Republican, in the Sixth Congressional District, saying his “mix of libertarianism and fiscal conservatism makes an excellent blueprint for New England Republicans.†(The Boston Globe) - Pelosi Move Fuels Speculation Ove r Her Future
Representative Nancy Pelosi's decision to delay a different type of House race, the Democratic leadership elections, until after Thanksgiving has spurred speculation about whether she is going to stay atop the caucus. (Politico) - Election Ratings and Map: The Race for the House
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