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
Elections
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
Ex-Soviet European States Feeling Neglected By Obama
Some of the Eastern and Central European countries haven't been feeling the love recently
Fordham University Ranks Polling Organizations
Daily Kos, SEIU, and PPP were among the most accurate
Obamacare Forever?
What Barack Obama's second term means for the president's signature health law.
First Buddhist Senator and First Hindu Representative Elected
Both Hawaiian Democratic politicians
Can the GOP Embrace Hispanics and Small Government at the Same Time?
The Republican coroners dissecting Mitt Romney's campaign will likely submit competing diagnoses for what ultimately did him in, but at this point many of them seem to agree that the GOP's refusal to court Hispanics is a top contender.
Romney's Future Role in GOP Unclear
Will have to find something else to do after running for president for six years
Chinese Activists Notice Differences Between U.S. and Chinese Elections
Envious of American-style democracy
Mississippi Students Riot After Obama Win
Sore losers set fire to signs and allegedly use racist language
A Total of Nine Marijuana Initiatives Passed
A handful of cities also voted to decriminalize possession
Independent Spending Had Little Impact on Election Results
Can folks just stop shrieking about Citizens United?
Speculation About Pelosi's Future as GOP Keeps Control of House
Does she want to remain minority leader?
Did Libertarians Cost The GOP a Montana Senate Seat?
Even a Ron Paul-endorsed Republican Senate candidate couldn't win the hearts of Libertarian Party voters in Montana. Danny Rehberg lost in a squeaker (not called til this morning) against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, while Libertarian Dan Cox got 5 percent.
Presidents Usually Have Lousy Second Terms, They Also Don't Win With Unemployment This High
President Obama enters his second term
Russian Leaders Congratulate Obama on Second Term
Now they've got that "space" Obama mentioned
How Legal Will Pot Be in Colorado and How Soon?
Amendment 64, the marijuana legalization initiative that Colorado voters approved yesterday, must be signed into law within 30 days by Gov. John Hickenlooper, who has indicated he will do so.
Natural Disasters and the Case for Big Government
The New York Times declares "a big storm requires big government," and my liberal neighbors agree.
New Jersey Approves $750 Million in New Borrowing, Pension Reform for Judges
Both NJ ballot questions passed with significant majorities
Openly Gay GOP Congressional Challenger Tisei Loses in Tight Mass. Race
Incumbent Tierney wins by 4,000 votes
