Election News
The well-greased vote machine Chavez left
The well-greased vote machine bequeathed by Venezuela's Chavez
RNC splits on deals as Congress weighs compromises
GOP faithful deeply divided on compromising as potential deals emerge in Congress
Ryan: Abortion opponents should find common ground
Ryan urges anti-abortion activists to work with those who support abortion rights
Reagan son urges NYC GOP to OK Carrion's mayor bid
Reagan son urges NYC GOP to OK ex-Democratic official Carrion's bid to run in mayoral primary
Iran candidate vows 'constructive' diplomacy
Iran presidential candidate vows 'constructive' outreach to West if elected
An agency-by-agency guide to Obama's 2014 budget
An agency-by-agency guide to Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2014
Like GOP outreach plan, delegate rules divide GOP
Republican presidential delegate rule quarrel could sour wary conservatives on outreach plan
Comeback: Weiner says he may run for NYC mayor
Ex-Rep. Weiner says he may run for New York mayor; will voters forgive sexting scandal?
Texas bill criminalizing airport pat-downs is back
Texas bill criminalizing excessive airport pat-downs is back, may raise security concerns
9 years after loss, Nader fights campaign tactics
9 years after presidential election loss, Nader keeps fighting campaign tactics in Maine
Foes of gun bill try start process for petition
Opponents of Maryland gun-control bill seek review of legal sufficiency of petition language
Paul: GOP faces 'daunting task' with black voters
Paul: Republicans face a 'daunting task' in connecting with black voters
Analysis: Hamas wants bigger regional role
Analysis: Hamas chief seeks wider regional role in new term, but no concessions to Israel
Ex-Ill. lawmaker elected to succeed Jackson Jr.
Former Illinois lawmaker Kelly wins special election to replace ex-US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Republicans debate message, battle bad messengers
Republicans fault problematic messages more than policy as big GOP hurdle
In Venezuela election, food is a voting issue
In Venezuelan election, food security _ or lack thereof _ can turn votes
FBI probes recording of McConnell hardball talks
FBI probes recording of McConnell aides attacking Ashley Judd; his campaign alleges 'bugging'
Texas may add legal protection for gay teens
Texas lawmakers consider expanding 'Romeo and Juliet' law to give gay teens legal protection
Russia to file case against vote-monitoring group
Russia to file case against respected elections-monitoring group
GAO asked to investigate why voters waited hours to cast ballots
Two members of Congress have asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate why voters in Virginia and Florida had to wait hours in line to cast their ballots on Election Day 2012.



