Why you vote the way you do
Posted on May 25, 2012, at 10:32 AMGenes play a role, says Jonathan Haidt, but your political outlook is also determined by six moral values
Scott Walker's battle for Wisconsin
Posted on May 18, 2012, at 10:35 AMThe union-busting Republican governor faces a recall vote next month that will resonate throughout the nation. What's at stake?
Anatomy of a campaign ad: 'Independent'
Posted on May 9, 2012, at 3:05 PMMassachusetts Sen. Scott Brown touts his record in a new ad — leaving out the fact that he's, you know, a Republican
Dick Lugar's ouster: Did the Tea Party cost the GOP the Senate?
Posted on May 9, 2012, at 7:00 AMIndiana's 35-year incumbent senator was defeated by a Tea Party-backed candidate in Tuesday's GOP primary, and that could spell big trouble for Republicans
Will the Tea Party bring down Orrin Hatch?
Posted on April 23, 2012, at 10:41 AMA GOP icon suffers a big setback at the party's Utah convention, failing to dodge a primary challenge from a conservative candidate backed by the noisy grassroots movement
The 8 Senate races you should pay attention to
Posted on April 6, 2012, at 4:15 PMThe GOP nomination fight seems to be wrapping up, but the battle for Congress is just getting started
The battle for the U.S. Senate
Posted on April 6, 2012, at 6:00 AMThe presidential election isn't the only important race this year. Which party controls Congress may be just as critical
Americans Elect: A guide to the 'revolutionary' third-party movement
Posted on March 22, 2012, at 2:40 PMCan a new group make an end run around the divisive political primaries and establishment parties to tip the scales in November?
Olympia Snowe's retirement: A 'huge gift' to Democrats?
Posted on February 29, 2012, at 10:52 AMOne of the last moderate Republicans in Washington is stepping aside, endangering her party's plan to retake control of the Senate
Anatomy of a campaign ad: 'Debbie Spend It Now'
Posted on February 16, 2012, at 2:09 PMA GOP Michigan senate candidate crosses the line with a pricey Super Bowl ad that's widely condemned as "racist"
America's 'zombie voter' problem: By the numbers
Posted on February 15, 2012, at 6:05 PMA new study finds that millions of the names on U.S. voter rolls appear in more than one state ... or on tombstones
Should audiences be allowed to cheer at presidential debates?
Posted on January 25, 2012, at 10:15 AMNewt Gingrich says that asking debate audiences to hold their applause is an assault on free speech — and vows that he'll protest such rules
Why Americans are fleeing the GOP and Democrats
Posted on January 10, 2012, at 3:29 PMMore people than ever are identifying themselves as independents. What's driving them away from the major parties?
Paul Brandus: A forecast for divided government in 2013
Posted on January 5, 2012, at 9:55 AMPredictions on how the 2012 election will shake out — dealing victories and blows to Democrats and the GOP alike
How the Supreme Court is messing with Texas... and the 2012 race
Posted on December 12, 2011, at 1:30 PMThe high court throws a wrench into Texas politics — and the justices' decision could well determine which party controls the 113th Congress
Paul Brandus: Be thankful for messy politics and noisy protesters
Posted on November 23, 2011, at 11:10 AMMany Americans are fed up with our gridlocked politics and sputtering economy. But there's still plenty to be grateful for
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