September 27, 2010 -
It's been clear for a while that the South's political clout will grow after the 2010 Census data was released next year and used to redo the nation's Congressional districts. But a new projection suggests the region's gains will be even bigger than had been estimated earlier, with Southern states picking as many as eight House seats and Electoral College votes for president.
September 24, 2010 -
Date on which a Supreme Court ruling for the first time allowed corporations, unions and other organizations to spend unlimited amounts
September 23, 2010 -
"The voting system is under attack now. The movements that are focused on voter fraud and the integrity of elections are crucial at this point. This really, this is a war."
September 23, 2010 -
By Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica
