Traffic Cameras Lose at the Polls
The little revenue machines went down wherever they appeared
Politics
Gridlock Rules After National Election
As Republicans blew a seeming opportunity, the federal government remained blessedly divided
Puerto Rico's Gov. Luis Fortuño Loses Re-Election Bid
The market friendly reformer was kicked to the curb
GOP Regains Control of Wisconsin Senate
Governor Walker's revenge, in a year otherwise not-so-friendly to Republicans
CA Democrats Win Legislative Supermajority
Think of it as a political experiment. And aren't you glad you're not a subject?
Voters in Six States Approve Direct Challenges to Federal Power
From marijuana to Obamacare, people threw down the gauntlet to D.C.
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
Boehner Calls For Fiscal Cliff Down Payment
Says House Republicans will not accept tax hikes
Man Arrested For Hitting Secret Service Agent Outside White House
Post-election tempers could have flared
Fordham University Ranks Polling Organizations
Daily Kos, SEIU, and PPP were among the most accurate
Marijuana Initiatives Also Thrive on the Municipal Level
Six cities scale down their drug wars
Obamacare Forever?
What Barack Obama's second term means for the president's signature health law.
Merkel: E.U. Will Become More Federalized
But says there are other things to worry about at the moment
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
Some Stocks Expected to Surge Thanks to Obama Reelection
Despite falling stock markets, some stand to gain
Chinese Activists Notice Differences Between U.S. and Chinese Elections
Envious of American-style democracy
Charter Schools, Teachers Unions Both End Up Winners at the Polls
Reforms to teaching rules fail, but voters see increased interest in education alternatives
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?
NJ to Require Judges Contribute to Pension Fund
Good luck getting that speeding ticket thrown out!
Montana Bans Health Insurance Mandates
Approves tighter regulations on medical marijuana use
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
