2008 Election

Franken wins, for now

The Democrat is declared the winner of Minnesota's Senate election, but Republican Norm Coleman has only begun to fight.

By Alex Koppelman January 5, 2009

The Midwest still reigns supreme

The Mountain West is emergent, but the Midwest remains the swing region.

By Thomas Schaller December 15, 2008

Closure in Minnesota Senate race?

The Franken-Coleman race may finally be coming to an end.

By Thomas Schaller December 15, 2008

Franken wins rulings, but more wrangling ahead

A couple key decisions about lost and improperly disqualified votes went in the Minnesota Democrat's favor Friday.

By Gabriel Winant December 12, 2008

The 2008 campaign's big what ifs

Advisors to the major party nominees ponder what would have happened if John McCain brought up Jeremiah Wright or the Florida Democratic primary had counted.

By Alex Koppelman December 12, 2008

Now Joe the Plumber tells us?

Apparently, the accidental celebrity of this year's election isn't really a big John McCain fan.

By Alex Koppelman December 10, 2008

The Jeremiah Wright ad McCain didn't want you to see

The McCain campaign had a spot attacking Barack Obama over his former pastor ready to go, but never pulled the trigger.

By Alex Koppelman December 8, 2008

Quote of the day

Mark Penn explains that when he called Barack Obama "unelectable," he really meant Obama was a very strong candidate.

By Alex Koppelman December 8, 2008

Every Cao has a silver lining

Republicans are looking for hope in the unlikeliest of places -- like the defeat of one Democratic Congressman who's under federal indictment.

By Gabriel Winant December 8, 2008

The benefits of being Obama's secretary of State

In an email to Obama's famed list of donors, Vice President-elect Joe Biden asks for contributions to pay down Hillary Clinton's campaign debt.

By Vincent Rossmeier December 5, 2008

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.

By Alex Koppelman December 5, 2008

Obama sets fundraising record

Barack Obama brought in more than the 2004 candidates raised combined.

By Alex Koppelman December 5, 2008

Franken's camp claims lead

Al Franken's attorney says the Democrat has overtaken incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, but has he really?

By Alex Koppelman December 3, 2008

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.

By Alex Koppelman December 3, 2008

AP calls it: Chambliss re-elected

Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss has apparently prevailed in a run-off against Democrat Jim Martin.

By Alex Koppelman December 2, 2008

Low turnout in Georgia run-off

Good news for Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who looks likely to win re-election.

By Alex Koppelman December 2, 2008

Clinton still raising money

Bill Clinton sends out a fundraising e-mail congratulating his wife on her nomination to be secretary of state.

By Alex Koppelman December 2, 2008

Georgia gears up for Senate run-off

With celebrity campaigners working on both sides, incumbent Saxby Chambliss clings to a lead over his Democratic challenger.

By Gabriel Winant December 1, 2008

Palin to hit the trail for Chambliss

The GOP continues to pull out the big guns for Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss -- Sarah Palin will be campaigning for him on Monday.

By Alex Koppelman November 25, 2008

California to probe Mormon pro-Prop. 8 donations

Advocacy group claims the church failed to fully report funds it spent on campaign against same-sex marriage.

By Alex Koppelman November 25, 2008