Elections and Voting
May 28, 2010 -
By Melissa del Bosque, Texas Observer
May 26, 2010 -
After years of inaction, federal officials are mulling new regulations to confront the growing problem of coal ash. But energy companies have fought off regulation before, and they're fighting the new rules every step of the way. A special Facing South investigation by Sue Sturgis
May 20, 2010 -
How fast things can change. Just two days ago, Tea Party favorite Rand Paul was celebrating his stunning victory in Kentucky's primary to run as the GOP's candidate for U.S. Senate.
May 19, 2010 -
As The Four Seasons said, "Oh, What a Night!"
May 18, 2010 -
In Arkansas' closely-watched primary today for U.S. Senate, the polls and pundits are saying embattled incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D) has a big enough lead to win against labor/progressive-backed challenger Bill Halter, maybe by enough points to avoid a runoff.
May 5, 2010 -
With few clear winners -- and a handful of surprisingly feisty challenge campaigns -- Tuesday's primaries in North Carolina seemed a perfect symbol for today's volatile political climate.