Topic: Michael McDonald

Should Mitt Romney worry about Ron Paul?

Mitt Romney is way ahead of Ron Paul in the delegate count. But Paul's enthusiastic forces have been effective in controlling state party apparatus, and this could impact the GOP convention.

Election 101: Ten questions about Newt Gingrich as a presidential candidate

The former speaker is a masterful strategist with a brilliant political mind. But a rocky marital record and a penchant for flame-throwing may jeopardize his candidacy.

The Super Bowl just aggravates our addiction to hyperbole

The Jets are out, the Steelers are in. The Green Bay Packers ousted the Chicago Bears. And now we'll be subjected to weeks of adrenaline-pumping adjectives – a trend that has spread to politics and media, corroding our discourse.

Early voting data: beware any conclusions

Democrats are looking at early voting data from several key states and suggesting that Election Day might not be too bad for them. But experts say the data are unclear.

Poll: Republican resurgence among young adults

A new poll shows 18- to 29-year-old Republicans are more politically energized than young Democrats and are more inclined to vote in this fall's elections. Young adults are also extremely concerned about the economy.

2008 US election: What youth revolution?

The youth vote did increase slightly, but not enough to meet pre-election predictions.

The rush is on to vote early

Obama seems to be benefiting so far, but McCain forces are hustling to get their supporters out, too.

Can McCain win tonight? Three things he must do

Battles rage over new voters

Legal disputes loom as the political parties spar over voter lists, new registrations.

15,000 miles in an R.V, all in the name of voter turnout

Jay Sigal left Santa Barbara, Calif., Feb. 19 and will crisscross the country three times before reaching his final destination: Washington, D.C. on Nov. 4, Election Day.