The 9 worst political gaffes of 2012
Posted on December 28, 2012, at 3:35 PMIn an election season riddled with gaffes, flubs, and verbal miscues, here are the lowlights
Recall-mania: Why American voters are increasingly eager to oust lawmakers
Posted on December 26, 2012, at 8:35 AMAcross the nation, a record 168 officials faced recall votes this year
Secession threats, aggravated assault, and more overreactions to the election [Updated]
Posted on November 14, 2012, at 9:20 AMWhenever America votes, one side always goes home disappointed. This time, however, some voters are going to extremes to vent their frustration
'Drunk Nate Silver': The best tweets from the funniest post-election meme
Posted on November 9, 2012, at 11:55 AMThe New York Times stats wizard was spot-on in his election forecasts, defying his many critics. And all the thanks he got was Twitter immortality
Is Puerto Rico on the verge of becoming the 51st state?
Posted on November 7, 2012, at 1:45 PMA majority of Puerto Ricans vote in favor of full statehood. But don't start designing a new U.S. flag quite yet
The failed 'war on women': 5 big election victories for women
Posted on November 7, 2012, at 11:53 AMOne surefire way to lose an election bid? Make offensive, inaccurate comments about rape and abortion
The multibillion-dollar 2012 election: By the numbers
Posted on November 7, 2012, at 4:28 AMSo much money spent for so little change in Washington
Democrats hold the Senate: What it means
Posted on November 7, 2012, at 12:40 AMDemocrats prevail in several tight races, and pundits blame the GOP's penchant for nominating severely conservative candidates
The funniest tweets from Election Night 2012
Posted on November 7, 2012, at 12:05 AMAn account parodying New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie won the night... at least on Twitter
Nebraska Senate race: First reactions to Republican Deb Fischer's victory
Posted on November 6, 2012, at 11:06 PMThe Tea Party-backed senator-elect came from nowhere to trounce veteran Democrat Bob Kerrey
Virginia Senate race: First reactions to Democrat Tim Kaine's victory
Posted on November 6, 2012, at 10:55 PMThe former DNC chairman beats back the GOP candidate most famous for coining the unfortunate term "macaca"
Indiana Senate race: First reactions to Democrat Joe Donnelly's victory
Posted on November 6, 2012, at 10:05 PMTea Party-backed Richard Mourdock incited a media firestorm with his comments about rape and pregnancy. Those remarks also seem to have cost him a Senate seat
The man who died while voting... and then came back to life to make sure his ballot was cast
Posted on November 6, 2012, at 9:50 PMThe strange story of one particularly dedicated Michigan voter
Massachusetts Senate race: First reactions to Democrat Elizabeth Warren's victory
Posted on November 6, 2012, at 9:45 PMThe U.S. Senate has a brand-new progressive hero
Connecticut Senate race: First reactions to Democrat Chris Murphy's victory
Posted on November 6, 2012, at 8:45 PMRepublican Linda McMahon is now a two-time loser, after yet another Dem thumps the former wrestling exec
Maine Senate race: First reactions to independent Angus King's victory
Posted on November 6, 2012, at 8:25 PMThe independent former governor secures an easy win in the race to replace retiring Republican Olympia Snowe
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