Tag: Elections

Like Mike, Greg will be running for Indiana's 6th congressional district. (Andre Teague/The Bristol Herald-Courier via AP)

Beltway Confidential

The sibling rivalry between Mike and Greg Pence that will build a political dynasty

Philip Wegmann · October 19, 2017 9:13 pm

Obama did not mention Trump by name once during his 18-minute speech. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Obama ignores Trump in return to campaign trail

Al Weaver · October 19, 2017 9:10 pm

White House chief of staff John Kelly addressed reporters at the White House press briefing on Thursday, where he discussed how families of fallen service members are notified of their loved one's death. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

John Kelly: Sanctity of Gold Star families gone ‘in the convention over the summer’

Melissa Quinn · October 19, 2017 8:46 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has not been entirely consistent in her handling of the scandal surrounding Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

In 2012, Nancy Pelosi crucified Mitt Romney. Now she wishes he was president

Becket Adams · October 19, 2017 7:43 pm

Seattle's democracy voucher program gives registered voters four $25 vouchers they can donate to candidates. The program was supposed to "turn the table on the traditional power map of Seattle." (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Beltway Confidential

‘Democracy vouchers’ are a sham

alex-cordell · October 19, 2017 6:19 pm

Democrat Doug Jones is running against Republican former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat. In a new 30-second TV spot, Jones describes himself as a "right-to-lifer" only after a baby has been born. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Steve Bannon-backed PAC rips Alabama Dem for ‘extreme’ abortion views in first TV ad

Gabby Morrongiello · October 19, 2017 5:34 pm

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the Russian interference in the 2016 election is not unique in American history, but she emphasized that it remains a novel threat. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

National Security

Condoleezza Rice: Silicon Valley may be ready to compromise on privacy

Joel Gehrke · October 19, 2017 3:59 pm

Former President George W. Bush's remarks on Russian election meddling could be read as a shot against President Trump, who has said complaints about Russia are just an excuse to explain Hillary Clinton's loss last year. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg)

National Security

George W. Bush: Russian meddling ‘should never be downplayed or tolerated’

Pete Kasperowicz · October 19, 2017 3:44 pm

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said the seriousness of the threat to election systems could require changes to U.S. law that would give the military more leeway in dealing with election attacks. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

National Security

John McCain calls on military to protect elections from Russian attack

Travis J. Tritten · October 19, 2017 3:43 pm

Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, was passed over for House Ways and Means chairman when House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., moved up. Tiberi briefly considered a 2018 Senate bid, but concluded that winning the nomination might be too difficult. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Republican Rep. Pat Tiberi to resign in January

David M. Drucker · October 19, 2017 3:04 pm

Most Americans have never heard of National Popular Vote, but the California-based group has been operating quietly behind the scenes for years. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Truth catches up with the effort to abolish the Electoral College

Tara Ross · October 19, 2017 4:01 am

De Leon promises to "lead the resistance." (AP)

Kevin de Leon officially launches primary bid against Dianne Feinstein at Los Angeles rally

Katie Leach · October 18, 2017 9:58 pm