5 hits and 5 misses from GOP Convention, Day 1
5 Hits: Ted Cruz. Of all the new faces that represent the party’s future, Ted Cruz stood out, with a performance that was part Clarence Darrow and part Billy Graham — a startling, moving, polished...
View ArticleThe ten best and ten worst political campaigns of 2012
From Texan Ted Cruz to Hawaii's Mazie Hirono, there have been some outstanding political campaigns run in 2012. And yet there were more than a few "oops" moments and downright bad campaigns. Here are...
View ArticleTen politicians who’ve excelled at social media in 2012
People have been showing their support for candidates for months using social media. So which candidates have taken advantage of this unique sharing tool? Here are our top picks for 2012.
View ArticleDoes it really pay to spend more?
Millions of dollars are poured into tight Congressional campaigns in the hopes that more money, and in turn more advertising, will help candidates win elections. Although a few financial underdogs...
View ArticleTea party bashes Romney, vows comeback
The tea party was in finger-pointing mode Wednesday, and the digits weren’t aimed at President Barack Obama. Tea partiers placed the blame of the "epic election failure of 2012" squarely on Mitt Romney...
View ArticleThe Class of 2013: 13 congressional freshmen to watch
They’re all sworn in and rarin’ to go. The congressional class of 2013 is big, rowdy and the most diverse in history. Here are 13 new representatives and senators to watch in coming years: Sen. Tim...
View ArticleCornyn, Cruz measured in their wording attacking weapons ban
Continued coverage of the Judiciary Committee’s hearing on Sen. Feinstein’s proposed assault weapons ban: Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, who have been conservative outliers on many issues in the...
View ArticleGOP members grow increasingly hostile towards Cruz
As the government shutdown continues and blame continues to fly, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is coming under fire once again from his members of his own party.
View ArticleRick Santorum on Ted Cruz: “In the end, he did more harm”
Santorum stopped short of saying Cruz was the face of the Republican party -- although Cruz was one of the most notable names involved in this month's government shutdown and the fight to defund the...
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