The first competitive race to run Boston in two decades has become a union-funded fight over identity politics
Elections
Texas Voter ID Law Snags Former House Speaker
Veteran politico Jim Wright was denied the photo identification card now required to cast a ballot in the Lone Star State
For Cuccinelli and McAuliffe One Day Voting Is Still What Matters
For most Americans, the days when the polls are only open on the first Tuesday of November are long gone. But in Virginia, where the governor’s race between Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli will take center stage this Tuesday, …
The New Republican Civil War
In lower Alabama, the first battle in the intraparty fight has gotten nasty.
Here’s Why Winning The House Is Still a Long Shot For Democrats
The government shutdown isn’t the end of the Republican majority
Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat
The Newark mayor is headed to Washington after chalking up a decisive victory
Sarah Palin Heading To Iowa
Cue the 2016 speculation
Ted Cruz Dominates Republican Straw Poll
Considered early predictor of party’s next choice for president
Ditka Takes Credit for Obama Becoming President
Says he would have beat Obama if he ran for Senate in 2004
Science Asks: Who’s More Pig-Headed, Dems or Republicans?
Duke researchers look at how liberals and conservatives rationalize their inflexible behavior
Democrats’ Biggest 2014 Weapon: Ted Cruz
Democratic strategists plan to “aggressively” tie Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to all Republicans next year in an attempt to scare away moderate voters, party officials say.
“Die-hard Republicans will consider him their best …
Wendy Davis Announces Bid For Texas Governor’s Seat
The Democrat who rose to national fame after her 11-hour filibuster in June faces a tough uphill battle
Wendy Davis Eyes Texas Governor Run
Democrat became star for filibuster of antiabortion bill