With the 2014 campaign expected to shatter previous midterm election spending records, now is the time for politicians to start shaking the money tree ever harder.
2012 Election
Wendy Davis Eyes Texas Governor Run
Democrat became star for filibuster of antiabortion bill
Cory Booker Tweets with Stripper from Vegan Nudie Bar
He’s no Carlos Danger, but the mayor of Newark has been outed over a flirty Twitter exchange
Cruz Loses Support for Anti-Obamacare Tactic
He’s trying to block a bill he supports because he’s worried Democrats will restore funding for health care law later
Sarah Palin: GOP ‘Gutless’ for Not Standing Against Obamacare
In commentary published on Saturday by the conservative website Breitbart.com, former Alaska governor and vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin lets loose against Republicans who she sees as too soft in the fight against …
Hillary Clinton ‘Pragmatic and Realistic’ on Presidential Run
Hillary Clinton wrestles with the decision to run for President and is not in a hurry to announce her plans anytime soon, according to an interview in “New York” magazine
Former House Leader DeLay’s Money Laundering Conviction Overturned
Former Republican U.S. House Majority Leader Tom Delay’s money laundering conviction was overturned by a Texas appeals court Thursday.
In a 2-1 ruling, the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals reversed a trial court decision against the …
Senators Call For Investigation Into Navy Yard Shooter’s Security Clearance
Four U.S. Senators called Wednesday for an investigation into how Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis was able to maintain a “Secret” security clearance despite his history of erratic behavior, including two arrests involving …
The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth O’Bagy
What the fall of the Free Syrian Army’s front woman in Washington tells us about America’s love affair with rebel groups and its ignorance of the Middle East
Coakley Launches Mass. Gov. Bid
The attorney general says she learned from the 2010 senate race loss.
What You Missed By Not Watching Rand Paul’s Response to Obama’s Speech on Syria
10:05 p.m.: Before he speaks, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has already proved one thing: he can get from a Fox television studio to his Capitol Hill office quicker than you can bake brownies. Those just tuning in don’t know that …
Weiner’s Former ‘Sexting’ Flame Crashes Election Night Party
Sydney Leathers tells reporters that she’ll “only be 23 once”
Sarah Palin Won’t Let ‘Death Panels’ Die
Sarah Palin clearly feels vindicated. In a video posted online Tuesday, the former vice presidential candidate suggests she was right when she predicted that the Affordable Care Act would lead to “death panels” of bureaucrats
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