Jimmy McMillan, New York's 'nonsensical' would-be governor
In a televised debate, Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Carl Paladino were both upstaged by a mustachioed fringe candidate with black gloves and an array of non-sequiturs
The video: Last night's New York gubernatorial debate, expected to be a showdown between Democrat Andrew Cuomo and controversial Republican candidate Carl Paladino, was instead dominated by Jimmy McMillan, the elaborately mustachioed leader of the "Rent Is 2 Damn...
MoreCan Obama turn out the black vote?
With control of Congress hanging in the balance, the president is pushing African-Americans to show up on Nov. 2
Facing a daunting enthusiasm gap, the Democratic National Committee is hoping that heavy turn-out among black voters will help prevent the Republicans from recapturing Congress. Though President Obama's popularity has waned among the broader public, African-Americans... More
The 'nastiest' campaign ad ever: Bill Brady is a 'puppy killer'
In a new attack ad, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says a vote for his opponent is a vote for sending puppies and kittens to the gas chamber
The video: Illinois' Democratic governor, Pat Quinn, is playing the dreaded "puppy killer" card against his Republican opponent, Bill Brady. A new attack ad from Quinn — featuring disturbing shots of dogs being placed in what appear to be gas chambers &mdash... More
Should the GOP dump a Nazi-impersonating Tea Partier?
Ohio Republican congressional candidate Rich Iott's fondness for World War II reenactment backfires when photos surface of him in a Nazi uniform
Republican leaders are rushing to distance themselves from Rich Iott, one of their party's congressional candidates in Ohio, after The Atlantic uncovered photos of him wearing a Nazi uniform. Iott, a Tea Party favorite, said he abhors Nazi beliefs, but that he... More
Is Barney Frank in trouble?
The Massachusetts Dem has served in Congress for 30 years — will the GOP finally take him down in Nov.?
In a troubling sign for Democrats, one of the party's best-known incumbents, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), is facing his strongest re-election challenge in years. Although Frank is still favored to carry his Boston-area district — if not in characteristic "steamrolling... More
Meg Whitman vs. her illegal housekeeper
The GOP candidate for governor in California fights back against allegations that she knowingly employed an illegal Mexican immigrant
California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman is fighting "startling accusations" that she knowingly employed an illegal immigrant as her housekeeper, even though she publicly advocates tougher penalties for businesses that hire undocumented workers. Gloria Allred... More
Jim DeMint's 'undemocratic' Senate blockade
The Tea Party's favorite senator says he will block any legislation he has not personally approved until after the midterms. Can he do that?
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) is threatening to block all bills that have not been cleared by his office, potentially freezing pending legislation until after the November midterms. The Senate is scheduled to adjourn Thursday until after the elections, so DeMint could... More
Karl Rove's 'shadow GOP'
The Republican master strategist is rebuilding the political machine that brought Bush to power a decade ago. But can he beat the Tea Party?
Karl Rove was a main strategist behind the Republicans' push for a "permanent majority" in the early 2000s, and he's back to work on that cause, The New York Times reports. Rove has gathered a group of like-minded Bush-era figures — former Republican National... More
Michelle Obama: The Dems' 'closer'
In a significant move, the popular first lady is hitting the campaign trail to raise money for beleaguered Democrats. Can she save the day for her party?
With Dems facing gloomy prospects in November's midterms, First Lady Michelle Obama is hitting the campaign trail in a "big way" to help out, reports The Washington Times. Mrs. Obama — or "The Closer," as she's known among some Democrats — will headline... More
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