Topic: Montana Politics

John Edwards verdict could become part of Citizens United backlash

A diverse panel of North Carolinians is currently considering whether John Edwards committed campaign fraud in 2008, but the verdict could also reverberate nationally if it is at odds with the Supreme Court's landmark Citizens United ruling.

'Three Cups of Tea' author Greg Mortenson battles a civil lawsuit

Are readers who bought 'Three Cups of Tea' entitled to compensation?

Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.

Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.

Montana's challenge to 'super PACs'

Montana's high court challenges the moral basis for the US Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling that spawned super PACs. The high court needs to rebalance free speech vs. democracy.

Wisconsin's Scott Walker poised to bury recall foes in money chase

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker raised $4.5 million in a recent five-week period – vastly more than his opponents. The sum might scare off unions from spending big money in a potential recall election.

Election 101: What's the Republican primary calendar for 2012?

Here are the ins and outs of the road to winning the Republican Party presidential nomination.

World's oldest man celebrates 114th birthday Tuesday in Montana

World's oldest man turns 114 on Tuesday. A Montana resident believed to be the world's oldest man is celebrating Tuesday.

In Maine, and other states, local fare is on the Fourth of July menu

A sustainable food advocate inspires governors' offices around the county to hold an "Independence Food Day," where they will serve foods native to their region.

Obama shooting for Montana now?

McCain's maverick ad starts shootout over earmarks

Obama and McCain spar over Palin's claim that she killed the "bridge to nowhere"

Hanging chads in Alaska primary? Don Young waits...

Mark Warner? Hillary Clinton? Bring back Brian Schweitzer

In Montana, bison plan paused

Ranchers and conservationists are increasingly at odds, as Yellowstone herd numbers plunge.

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States fight as REAL ID deadline nears

Montana and New Hampshire are two states revolting against unfunded federal mandates.