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Senator Al Franken Wins Minnesota Election
Minnesota Canvassing Board certified election results favoring Democrat Franken by 225 votes. Republicans Limbaugh, O'Reilly & Cornyn vow to block seating the Senator. more...
What are Tim Russert's Red or Blue States?
Winning more electoral votes than any President since Bill Clinton's 1996 trouncing of Bob Dole, Barack Obama's win initiated a philosophical change in America. more...
2008 Presidential Election Ending USA Apartheid
When America elected Barack Obama, its first black president, emotion was rampant. Not because of political ideology but for the realization that the nation changed. more...
What Is an American President; a Prime Minister?
Often called "the most powerful person in the world", America's President gains that title based upon a unique form of government - trilateral separation of powers. more...
Obama Gets Early New Hampshire Wins
Presidential election polls that closed in the Granite State communities of Dixville Notch and Hart's Location minutes after midnight, gave a solid win to Democrat Obama. more...
What Are the Swing States in the 2008 Election?
Having secured their political base during the Democratic and Republican Conventions, presidential candidates will now focus on several powerful battleground states. more...
Who Is Republican Sarah Louise Heath Palin?
Risking it all, 72 year old John McCain picked a 44 year old Alaska governor as running mate. Who is the woman that's a heartbeat away from becoming President of the USA? more...
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By: Kathleen Strelow
Pro wrestling is about to put the "Smackdown" on the Connecticut Senate race. Sort of. more...
The Effect of Campaign Issues on Voter Turnout
By:
Michael Streich
High voter turnout percentages in U.S. presidential elections since 1960 reflect deep concerns over domestic and foreign policy issues affecting peace and prosperity. more...
Guide to Winning Newspaper Endorsements
By: Michael Carroll
Political candidates in local elections increase their chance for an election victory by honing their skills at gaining endorsements from newspapers and community groups. more...
New York Governor David Paterson Defends Himself
By: Dan Bazile
Top Democratic leaders expressed concerns about Governor David Paterson's candidacy for governor in 2010. The governor went on "Meet the Press" to discuss his options. more...
Interim Senator Kirk Has Cloudy Lobbying Record
By: Michael Carl
Senator Kirk's former law firm Sullivan and Worcester says he left them in 2000. Mr. Kirk says he left Washington in 2002, and returned to work for them the same year. more...
Schilling Says No to Senate Run
By: Ben Carder
Like him or hate him, Curt Schilling running for senate would have made great theater for political junkies. more...
MA State Senate Gives Governor Appointment
By: Michael Carl
Defying pressure from constituents, the Massachusetts State Senate voted to allow Governor Deval Patrick to name an interim senator pending the January special election. more...
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