Obama Widens Lead in Illinois
President is leading Romney almost two to one
Politics
UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Warns Against Deputy PM's Proposed Tax
Says 'Wealth Tax' would hurt economic growth
New Zealand Takes First Steps to Legalize Gay Marriage
First of three parliamentary votes passed 78 to 40
Muslim Brotherhood Say Mursi Visit to Israel is Impossible
Party not keen on the Egyptian president visiting the "Zionist entity"
Jeff Flake Wins GOP Nomination for Arizona Senate
Will face former surgeon general in November.
Rule Change Keeps Ron Paul Votes Uncounted
Six states nominated the libertarian, but last minute scrambling kept him off the ballot
Obama Torpedoes Traditional Convention Truce
Forget decorum; the permanent slap-fight between Dems and Repubs is more fun
Gov. Brown's Pension Reform Plan Won't Defuse the Bomb
Plan for California will help fight fraud and pension spiking, but doesn't deal with the reality of the system's unsustainability.
Protesters Kept Far From Republican Convention
No to much free speech as managed speech
Young, Gay Conservatives Call for Marriage Freedom in Full-Page Ad
Will run in Wednesday's Tampa Tribune.
Poll: More Want to Hear Ryan Speak Rather Than Romney
Bill Clinton also overshadows Barack Obama.
D'Souza "Fact Check" Light on Facts
AP treats opinions as facts, then says the opinions are wrong.
Black Caucus Unhappy with Artur Davis
Letter accuses him of distorting Obama's record and flip-flopping.
Coal Miners Say They Were Forced to Attend Romney Rally Without Pay
Company denies attendance was mandatory, and paying them would violate laws.
Gov. Brown to Share Details of Pension Deal
Deal brokered by Democrats and union leaders to cut the state's public employee pension costs.
Convention Flashback: Anti-Masons Initiate Two Campaign Traditions
Looking back at the first presidential nominating convention.
