GOP, Democrats Strengthened State Legislative Control in Their Strongholds
Are the two major parties becoming regional?
Elections
Why Mitt Romney Lost—and the GOP Will Continue to Lose
The party's message is confused, contradictory, and unconvincing.
California's Deadly Embrace of Big Government
Golden State voters open the gates to an endless flood of tax increases.
Voter Turnout, Margin "Astronomical" for Obama in Some Philly Wards
99% for Obama with 90% turnout in some districts
Gary Johnson May Not Have Broken One Percent
With absentee ballots and late returns coming in it looks like the LP candidate did not do as well as previously thought
Romney's Technology Effort Contributed to GOTV Failure
GOP candidate received fewer votes than John McCain
Warren Seat on Senate Banking Committee Likely
The senator-elect has called for breaking up big banks
Barack Obama Thanks Volunteers at Chicago Headquarters, Tells Campaign-Like Story of 25-Year-Old Self
The president makes a surprise visit
Karl Rove: Obama Suppressed the Vote
Even assuming he's just screwing with people, it's funny
MT GOP Upset Over Libertarian Candidate's Role
The Republican lost and the Libertarian drew a lot of votes
The Taming of the Tea Party
It wasn't a pretty year for the Tea Party movement-unless you were in the Ron Paul wing.
Best-Ever Showing Has Libertarians Hopeful
Maybe there's a constituency for freedom, after all
Election's Over, Can We Focus on the Wars Now?
Barack Obama tried to extend the war in Iraq, has more troops in Afghanistan than Bush did, and is ordering drone strikes at a dizzying pace.
Bipolar Judge Barred from Entering Courthouse Without Escort Re-elected in Cook County, Ill.
Faces misdemeanor battery charges and has been suspended from the bench
Orc Rogue Elected to Maine State Senate
At last, a politician honest about tendency to backstab people
Democrats Are the Silent Majority—For Now
Obama promised the most explicitly left-wing agenda in presidential history and he won easily.
Obama Victory Celebrations Angers Pakistani Drone Victims
They don't know Obama cares, apparently
Situation Lousy, Don't Change a Thing
Voters may say they want forward-looking reforms, but they consistently vote otherwise.
Chances for Compromise on "Fiscal Cliff" Low After Indecisive Election
The electorate sent back the same bunch of politicians who haven't been able to agree over the last two years
Rahm Emanuel Expects More Money From White House for Roads, Schools in Chicago
The money train's headed from the station
Four More Years for the Unwitting Authoritarian
Obama is the least skilled president since Jimmy Carter, but he is far more menacing.
Republican Implosion Evokes No Pity From Libertarians
Only sorry they couldn't help hammer a few more nails in the coffin lid
China Welcomes Obama Reelection
Rival superpower mentioned often by both camps during campaign
New Mother Names Twins Barack Obama and Mitt Romney
Babies born near where Obama's father was born
Olmert Criticizes Netanyahu Over Relationship With Romney
Bibi and Mitt seemed too friendly for the former Prime Minister's liking
