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Mark Penn explains that when he called Barack Obama "unelectable," he really meant Obama was a very strong candidate.
Sen. Jesse Jackson Jr.? Sen. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
As he decides whom to appoint to fill Barack Obama's Senate seat, Illinois' governor is meeting with the son of the civil rights leader.
Will charges against Blackwater guards stick? Will charges against Blackwater guards stick?
The most important question may not be their guilt or innocence in the shooting of Iraqi civilians, but whether they're even subject to U.S. law.
Romney gearing up for 2012? Romney gearing up for 2012?
Mitt Romney, who came up short in his race for the Republican presidential nomination this year, appears to be preparing for another run.
Supreme Court won't hear Obama citizenship case Supreme Court won't hear Obama citizenship case
Without comment, the justices declined to consider a lawsuit that contends both Barack Obama and John McCain are ineligible for the presidency.
Hildebrand writes to liberal critics of Obama Hildebrand writes to liberal critics of Obama
The president-elect's deputy campaign manager says Obama "was elected to be the president of all the people -- not just those on the left."
Kennedy leaving Senate Judiciary Committee Kennedy leaving Senate Judiciary Committee
The Massachusetts Senator, who's been treated for a brain tumor, says the decision isn't about his health.
Sex, lies and creatively edited interviews with Sarah Obama Sex, lies and creatively edited interviews with Sarah Obama
A look at the conspiracy theories surrounding Barack Obama's eligibility for the presidency.
Why the stories about Obama's birth certificate will never die Why the stories about Obama's birth certificate will never die
Barack Obama was, without question, born in the U.S., and he is eligible to be president, but experts on conspiracy theories say that won't ever matter to those who believe otherwise.
It's not cheap to look like a real American It's not cheap to look like a real American
All told, more than $330,000 was spent during the campaign on Sarah Palin's appearance and clothing for her and her family.
Obama sets fundraising record Obama sets fundraising record
Barack Obama brought in more than the 2004 candidates raised combined.
DeMint protests Capitol Visitor Center's "left-leaning" displays DeMint protests Capitol Visitor Center's "left-leaning" displays
Republican Sen. Jim DeMint issues an angry statement about the new tourist attraction, saying it leaves out the country's religious history.
RNC chair: Chambliss win shows Obama mandate talk "hot air" RNC chair: Chambliss win shows Obama mandate talk "hot air"
Mike Duncan says proved "the ideology of the country [hasn't] shifted to the left," but the election wasn't really that significant.
Matthews advised to quit MSNBC for run Matthews advised to quit MSNBC for run
Chris Matthews appears to be taking more steps towards a Senate campaign, but some insiders wonder if he's just angling for a new contract.
Live from New York, it's Hillary Clinton Live from New York, it's Hillary Clinton
"Hillary Clinton for President Debt Relief" announces a fundraiser, a "conversation" complete with celebrity host and special guest star.
More RNC spending on Palin revealed More RNC spending on Palin revealed
A new disclosure to be filed with the FEC will show additional money -- "less than $30,000" -- spent on clothes for Sarah Palin.
Rendell apologizes for comments about Napolitano Rendell apologizes for comments about Napolitano
The governor of Pennsylvania had been caught on a hot mic saying Janet Napolitano is a "perfect" DHS secretary because she doesn't have a family.
Inside the mind of Lou Dobbs Inside the mind of Lou Dobbs
Is there anything the CNN host can't connect to his obsession with illegal immigration?
Franken's camp claims lead Franken's camp claims lead
Al Franken's attorney says the Democrat has overtaken incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, but has he really?
"Prop. 8 -- the Musical" "Prop. 8 -- the Musical"
Jack Black, Maya Rudolph, John C. Reilly, Margaret Cho and other celebrities come together for a funny take on California's vote against same-sex marriage.
Obama announces Richardson nomination Obama announces Richardson nomination
If all goes well, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will be the next commerce secretary.
Does Chambliss win mean trouble for Democrats? Does Chambliss win mean trouble for Democrats?
Some observers say Tuesday's results are a backlash, or at least an end to Obamamentum, but they're reading too much into the race.
Don't count the Bushes out yet Don't count the Bushes out yet
The outgoing president's brother Jeb says he's considering a run for Mel Martinez's Senate seat.
AP calls it: Chambliss re-elected AP calls it: Chambliss re-elected
Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss has apparently prevailed in a run-off against Democrat Jim Martin.
Results trickling in from Georgia Results trickling in from Georgia
Polls have closed in the Senate run-off, but there's no clear winner yet.
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