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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014
Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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Election 101: How an Iowa GOP caucus works
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A year of oops: five big political gaffes of 2011
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Political sex scandals: Who survived – and who didn't
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5 best books by 2012 presidential hopefuls
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The Vote Herman Cain announcement: Is he staying, or is he going?
Herman Cain said he would announce the future of his presidential bid on Saturday in Atlanta. As bad as things look for him right now, there are no certainties in this campaign season.
12/02/2011 04:39 pm -
Political sex scandals: Who survived – and who didn't
Revelations of an extramarital affair ended the political career of David Petraeus, who resigned as CIA director Nov. 9. But sex scandals are not necessarily fatal to political ambition. Against all odds, some politicians survive them. How do they do it? Here’s a list of notable politicos whose careers continued in spite of their slips – and some who didn’t, and found themselves looking for work in the private sector.
12/02/2011 01:22 pm -
Newt Gingrich stomps Mitt Romney in Florida poll
Newt Gingrich is ahead of Mitt Romney by a wide margin in Florida, a key GOP primary state. Will the surge last?
12/02/2011 09:45 am -
Herman Cain admits payments to Ginger White, edges toward quitting
In an interview with New Hampshire's Union Leader newspaper, Herman Cain said his wife didn't know he was giving money to Ginger White, who claims to have had a 13-year affair with him. Cain also said quitting the presidential race 'is an option.'
12/01/2011 07:37 pm -
Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney: How different are they on the economy?
If Newt Gingrich is the new 'anti-Romney,' shouldn't they have fundamental differences? While the two share some views on core economic issues, Gingrich has staked out other positions well to Romney's right.
12/01/2011 05:41 pm -
The Vote Is Herman Cain running a zombie candidacy? (VIDEO)
Ginger White’s allegation of a 13-year affair appears to have buried whatever chance of victory Herman Cain had. But some polls say his candidacy was already dead.
12/01/2011 12:17 pm -
Why Mitt Romney is losing the TV campaign ad war, again
Mitt Romney is launching new TV ads in Iowa Friday. But so far Mitt Romney's campaign ads have not been very good, says DCDecoder.
12/01/2011 09:49 am -
Is Mitt Romney nomination really inevitable anymore?
Mitt Romney has tried to paint his nomination as inevitable. But Newt Gingrich hopes to siphon support from a limping Herman Cain campaign, making Romney win anything but inevitable.
11/30/2011 04:00 pm -
The Vote Ginger White: Is Herman Cain's accuser credible?
Ginger White, who claims she had a 13-year affair with GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain, appeared on TV Wednesday morning to repeat her claims. But her phone records may be more important.
11/30/2011 10:39 am -
Ginger White gives another TV interview, Herman Cain undeterred
Ginger White tells Good Morning America that Cain would not be a good president. Herman Cain says he's not dropping out of the GOP presidential race.
11/30/2011 09:05 am -
The Vote Herman Cain 'reassessment': What will his voters do if he drops out?
Though Herman Cain has denied the most recent allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior, the claim has prompted him to 'reassess' his campaign. If Cain drops out, where would his voters flock?
11/29/2011 04:34 pm -
The Vote How Sheriff Joe Arpaio helps (and hurts) Rick Perry on illegal immigration
The endorsement of anti-illegal immigration crusader Joe Arpaio is a big boost to the conservative credentials of Rick Perry. But 'Sheriff Joe' is not without his critics, even among Republicans.
11/29/2011 02:45 pm -
The Vote Herman Cain: Is his political career kaput?
Herman Cain is not likely ever to stretch his legs in the Oval Office, except as part of a White House tour group. But that was the case even before Herman Cain became embroiled in allegations of an extramarital affair.
11/29/2011 11:56 am -
Ginger White: Her phone bill has 61 calls or texts from Herman Cain (video)
Ginger White, who says she had a 13-year affair with Herman Cain, showed reporters her phone bill. There were 61 texts or calls from Herman Cain.
11/29/2011 08:50 am -
The Vote Herman Cain accuser: We called or texted 61 times in four months
Herman Cain has refuted allegations of a 13-year affair with an Atlanta woman, Ginger White. She says she was upset by how Herman Cain treated those accusing him of sexual harassment.
11/28/2011 07:37 pm -
The Vote For Herman Cain, allegation of 'extended' affair comes as campaign fades
Herman Cain was already slipping in the polls before he acknowledged Monday that new allegations of a long-term affair would be surfacing.
11/28/2011 06:08 pm -
The Vote Ron Paul’s strategy for winning: Independent and cross-over voters
With not a lot of enthusiasm for either Mitt Romney or Barack Obama, Ron Paul may become increasingly attractive to independent and cross-over voters. At least that's what his supporters are counting on.
11/27/2011 04:37 pm -
The Vote Did Newt Gingrich just flip-flop on immigration?
Newt Gingrich has said that law-abiding, tax-paying illegal immigrant families should not be forcefully kicked out of the US. Now, he's emphasizing the get-tough part of his stance on immigration.
11/26/2011 02:02 pm -
The New Economy Real tax reform: flat-tax simplicity with a progressive twist
There are good reasons for a simpler tax system, as found in the flat-tax plans of GOP hopefuls Perry, Gingrich, and Cain. But they need to be made more progressive to amount to real tax reform that can pass muster politically.
11/25/2011 08:00 am -
Latin America Monitor Latin America prominent in Republican presidential debate on foreign policy
But, says guest blogger James Bosworth, the Republican presidential candidates are all too busy being afraid of Hezbollah and Hugo Chávez, and trying to apply old doctrines to the modern era.
11/23/2011 01:04 pm -
The Vote Did Ron Paul win GOP's national security debate?
Media-types seem to think Ron Paul more than held his own, which is no small feat, considering many of his ideas on national security are well outside the Republican mainstream.
11/23/2011 11:49 am -
Newt Gingrich in the media crosshairs
Newt Gingrich's rise in the polls is followed by the inevitable closer look at his record. Can Newt Gingrich survive the scrutiny?
11/23/2011 11:49 am -
'Humane' immigration policy: Is Newt Gingrich the next Rick Perry? (video)
Newt Gingrich said in Tuesday's presidential debate that he couldn't imagine deporting illegal immigrants who have been in the US a long time. When Rick Perry said something similar, his collapse began.
11/23/2011 08:47 am -
Chapter & Verse Michele Bachmann shares her life story with voters in 'Core of Conviction'
Michele Bachmann's campaign autobiography tells of a youthful world view shaped by an antipathy to Jimmy Carter and a reverence for Ronald Regan.
11/23/2011 07:50 am -
GOP debate: all but Ron Paul want Patriot Act extended
GOP debate touches on Patriot Act, which most Republican candidates agreed should be extended.
11/22/2011 11:01 pm
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