Alaska Supreme Court clarifies redistricting decision
Alaska’s highest court says the first step in the redistricting process is to draw political boundaries based on state constitutional requirements.
Democratic proposal seeks campaign finance change
Minority House Democrats have introduced a measure opposing unlimited spending in political campaigns.
The Inaugural Ball: Thousands Of Dresses Searching For An Experience
The inaugural ball is sort of a strange event — it’s not really fancy, but everyone treats it like it is. People are determined to have the experience be special, even if the surroundings aren’t.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
DeMint’s Exit Creates Political Ripples, Raises Questions For Tea Party
Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., an early supporter of the Tea Party movement who helped foster its growth in Congress and work for the election of like-minded lawmakers, is leaving to run the conservative Heritage Foundation. His exit set in motion political maneuvers from Columbia, S.C., to Washington, D.C.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Fiscal Cliff PR War, Obama Seeks Help From A Public Already Leaning His Way
In Washington’s latest game of chicken, President Obama is recruiting voters who see things his way to provide an edge in his quest to get congressional Republicans to accept tax increases on the nation’s wealthiest. His newest weapon? A Twitter hashtag.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Legal Pot Is Here, But Stash The Wallet For Now
On Election Day, voters in Colorado and Washington state legalized marijuana for recreational use. Residents can’t just walk in and buy a dime bag yet, however; the states need to set up some ground rules first.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Campaign Machine May Be Turned Loose On Fiscal Cliff Climbing Congress
President Obama’s campaign operation apparently isn’t going to be totally retired just yet. Instead, the Obama team is considering deploying some of its grass-roots elements to push Congress to solve the fiscal cliff problem and help pass the president’s agenda.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sen. Boxer: Female Politicians In ‘Middle’ Of Progress
Barbara Boxer was elected to the Senate in the “Year of the Woman,” 1992. But she’d already served 10 years in the House. As Congress enters a landmark term with more women than ever, there’s still a gender gap. But Boxer says, wait a minute: “It’s only almost yesterday that women got the right to vote.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
