anti-incumbent

Everywhere but Maryland, that's been the spark for an anti-incumbent inferno.

Maryland may be on wrong track, but voters like conductor O'Malley Mike DeBonis 2010

Everywhere but Maryland, that's been the spark for an anti-incumbent inferno.

Maryland may be on wrong track, but voters like conductor O'Malley Mike DeBonis 2010

Deval Patrick, the friend and longtime political ally who is facing two challengers at a time when an anti-incumbent sentiment is sweeping the country.

In Boston, Obama rallies for Gov. Deval Patrick Felicia Sonmez 2010

That deep-seated resentment has factored into the anti-Washington, anti-incumbent sentiment so prominent in this year's midterm elections, in which a yes vote on TARP has proven to be its own toxic asset.

After 2 turbulent years, officials assess TARP Brady Dennis 2010

That deep-seated resentment has factored into the anti-Washington, anti-incumbent sentiment so prominent in this year's midterm elections, in which a yes vote on TARP has proven to be its own toxic asset.

After 2 turbulent years, officials assess TARP Brady Dennis 2010

"Is there an anti-incumbent mood in the country?" he said.

Can Democrats spring an upset in Texas governor's race? Dan Balz 2010

But in this anti-incumbent environment, many candidates appear wary of explicitly embracing an agenda written in Washington by a small group of party leaders.

After fanfare, few Republicans campaigning on 'Pledge to America' Ben Pershing 2010

That helps insulate him from the anti-incumbent sentiments that have taken hold nationwide this year.

Can Democrats spring an upset in Texas governor's race? Dan Balz 2010

Independents are the most anti-incumbent, with just 23 percent saying they were inclined to vote to reelect their representative.

Democrats gain in poll but GOP still leads as midterm elections near Dan Balz 2010

The anti-incumbent mood is not the only thing going against Edwards.

Democrat Chet Edwards fights to hold on to his job in one of the most Republican congressional districts in the country Karen Tumulty 2010