Topic: State Politics

Mayor Bloomberg Has a Posse

Reuters

Mayor Bloomberg, who always fends off the suggestion that he'll make a run at the White House, had to spell out why he's just as powerful where he's sitting in Manhattan: "I have my own army," for one.

By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 8, 2010

By Max Fisher

Jul 7, 2010

Inside Harry Reid and Sharron Angle's Internet War

It's been a strange week in the Nevada campaign

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By Max Fisher

Jun 29, 2010

Who Will Replace Senator Robert Byrd?

The West Virginia Democrat held his seat for five decades

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By Jared Keller

Jun 28, 2010

Morning Vid: Alabama Candidate Compares Health Care to Slavery

Rick Barber gathers his armies yet again

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By John Hudson

Jun 23, 2010

How Nikki Haley Became the GOP's Rising Star

After a decisive runoff victory, Haley is favored to become South Carolina's first female governor

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By Jared Keller

Jun 15, 2010

Morning Vid: Stewart Slams Rumors of Alvin Greene as GOP Plant

"I like the color Greene more than I like the color Rawl"

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By Max Fisher

Jun 10, 2010

By John Hudson

May 28, 2010

The Guerrilla Warfare Behind 'Haley-Gate'

Inside the blogospheric battle rocking South Carolina

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By John Hudson

May 24, 2010

The Nikki Haley Fiasco: Malicious Smear or One-of-a-Kind Scandal?

"South Carolina politics at its worst"

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By Jared Keller

May 24, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Rand Paul Takes On MSNBC

Oddly, Maddow escapes unharmed.

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By Heather Horn

May 5, 2010

By Jared Keller

May 3, 2010

Can Republicans Win In Hawaii?

The GOP sees the best opening in decades to win in urban Honolulu

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By Max Fisher

Apr 21, 2010

Arizona Draws Yet More Fire With Birther Bill

A Democratic rep worries the state might become "the laughing stock of the nation"

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By Max Fisher

Apr 20, 2010

Will Charlie Crist Run as an Independent?

The beleaguered Florida Republican considers his options

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By Max Fisher

Apr 20, 2010

By Max Fisher

Apr 16, 2010

Has Crist Finally Killed GOP Senate Bid?

A controversial veto draws yet more conservative outrage

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By Max Fisher

Apr 13, 2010

Can a Town Survive With Nearly No Government?

The Colorado Springs experiment brings Ayn Rand to life

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By Jared Keller

Apr 13, 2010

Prospect of State-Run Oklahoma Militia Agitates Left

"Thus far, the discussions have been exploratory"

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By John Hudson

Apr 8, 2010

Is Bob McDonnell Finished?

The political aftermath of Confederate History Month

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By Max Fisher

Apr 7, 2010

MoveOn.org Founder's Long-Shot Governor Campaign

Peter Schurman is an unlikely contender in California's Democratic primary

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By John Hudson

Apr 6, 2010

California's Greek Tragedy

Which government will default first, Greece or California?

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By Heather Horn

Mar 25, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: 'Bring What On?' Maddow Asks Scott Brown

The Rachel-Maddow-for-Senate saga continues

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By Jared Keller

Mar 25, 2010

California: A Blue State Turning Red?

Seven months out, California Democrats start feeling the election heat

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By Jake Simpson

Mar 15, 2010

Morning Vid: From 'Demon Sheep' to 'Boxer the Blimp'

Carly Fiorina unveils her latest over-the-top campaign ad

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By Heather Horn

Mar 11, 2010

What We Need to Get Ground Zero Rebuilt

Somebody needs to compromise to end the stalemate

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By Alex Eichler

Mar 10, 2010

By John Hudson

Mar 4, 2010

What's the Matter With New York?

Something's amiss in the Empire State

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By Max Fisher

Mar 2, 2010

What GOP Showdown Reveals About Texas

Let's keep Washington, D.C. out of it

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By John Hudson

Feb 26, 2010

New York Newspapers to Paterson: Resign Now

He's not running for election. They urge him to go all the way.

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By John Hudson

Feb 25, 2010

Can Paterson Survive This?

Update: The New York Post reports Paterson won't seek election

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By Heather Horn

Feb 24, 2010

Handicapping the GOP's Texas Governor Primary

Perry's up, Medina's down, Hutchison's struggling

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By John Hudson

Feb 23, 2010

By John Hudson

Feb 17, 2010

Paterson 'Bombshell' Shocks Few

This wasn't the sordid affair the press was hoping for

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 16, 2010

Plotting Sabotage, Right Rallies Behind Indiana Democrat

They're betting Tamyra d'Ippolito wouldn't stand a chance

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