Why Have There Been So Many Contested Elections?
Election-related lawsuits have more than doubled since 2000. There has been at least one post-election litigation in every general or midterm election since 2000, with the exception of 2002. Legal experts blame the flawed election process and the fact that voters don’t like their candidates to concede.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Big News From Mars? Rover Scientists Mum For Now
Data from a soil sample on Mars have NASA scientists buzzing with excitement over a finding that could be “one for the history books.” But they’re not spilling the beans about their discovery just yet.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Week Later, Pollster Says: ‘I Was Drinking That Republican Kool-Aid’
If voters were surprised to watch TV networks call the election for President Obama over Republican Mitt Romney minutes after polls closed in California last week, perhaps it was because of earlier statements from some pollsters confident in a Romney romp. A few are now acknowledging mistakes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Who Gets The Blame For The Romney Loss? The Tea Party Has A Theory.
The Tea Party and other conservatives argue that Mitt Romney lost the election because he was “too moderate.” And they are calling for a complete overhaul of the Republican Party. But the evolving demographics may have played a bigger role.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Florida’s Most Populous County Finishes Vote Count
It only took two extra days, but Florida’s Miami-Dade County has finished counting votes in the presidential election. But as of Thursday afternoon, three other large counties were still tabulating.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Once Again, Florida’s Voting Doesn’t Add Up
The election problems in Florida that kept the nation waiting more than a month for the outcome of the presidential race back in 2000 have largely been resolved. But the state has come up with a whole new set of difficulties that led to long lines and another slow count.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Controversial Members Of Congress Come And Go
Members of the House known for notorious or offensive comments have lost their seats in Tuesday’s elections. On the other hand, some are coming back.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Voting Queue Etiquette: Hey, Buddy, That’s Out Of Line!
On or around Election Day, millions of Americans will show up at their polling places and settle in for what could be a long wait in line to cast their ballots. So how do you respond if the person behind you decides it’s the perfect time to loudly express his political opinion? A look at what some voters say is OK and what’s not at the polls.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Guide For The Day: An Election Day Timeline
The final day in the 2012 political marathon has arrived. Here’s an hour-by-hour guide to key times across the nation on Election Day.
On Election Eve, Obama And Romney Try Blazing A Path To 270
On the final day of the 2012 campaign, President Obama and Mitt Romney made a last push in states that could be critical to victory. Obama was scheduled to campaign in three swing states, while Romney had events planned in four. The only overlap was in Ohio, considered the linchpin of the election.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
