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Elections
Obama Endorses de Blasio for NYC Mayor
The president praises the Democratic candidate’s progressive agenda
In Virginia Governor Race, Third Party Spoiler Threatens
Does long shot gubernatorial third party candidate Robert Sarvis have a chance to become the next governor of Virginia? Not likely. But could he be a spoiler? The answer is a resounding “Maybe.”
A Quinnipiac University poll …
Thompson Dropping Out of NYC Mayoral Primary
Update: 11:38 a.m.
Bill Thompson, the runner-up in last week’s Democratic primaries for New York City mayor, conceded defeat Monday and endorsed Democratic front-runner Bill de Blasio.
Thompson announced his decision at …
The Ad That Won the New York Mayor’s Race
Bill de Blasio’s son, Dante, is a big reason why he could be the next mayor of New York
A Bumpy Stretch for McAuliffe
Once billed as evidence of his business acumen, an electric-car company has become a headache for the Virginia Democrat
Does Cory Booker Really Want to Come to Washington?
Polls predict the popular Newark mayor will easily win his Senate primary tonight. Poor guy
Mitch McConnell’s Campaign Manager: I’m “Holding My Nose”
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell, facing re-election fights next year from a Tea Party primary challenger and a Democrat running close in early polls, was the subject of derisive comments by his own campaign manager, …
Detroit Mayoral Field Whittled to Two
Benny Napoleon, a county sheriff, and Mike Duggan, the former CEO of the Detroit Medical Center, will face off in November.
Behind in the Polls, Weiner Plays on New Yorkers’ Sympathies
The scandal-plagued mayoral candidate is making a defiant appeal to voters to save his flagging campaign.
The Case Of The Disappearing Lt. Gov. Candidate In Virginia
E.W. Jackson, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Virginia, is a running mate without a visible partner.
DOJ Makes First Move Against States After Voting Rights Ruling
As Congress considers new laws, Attorney General Eric Holder announces plan to review Texas plans before the next election.
Virginia Businesses Aren’t Buying Cuccinelli, McAuliffe
Deep-pocketed business leaders from Virginia have shown little enthusiasm for their candidates for governor, with many saying Democrat Terry McAuliffe is too close to labor unions, and state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is too …