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Ohio Senate fight attracts outsider bucks
President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney each see Ohio as a key toss-up state in their presidential hopes, but super PACs and other outside groups are pouring huge sums of money into the down-ballot U.S. Senate race key to the GOP's quest to regain control of the chamber in November.
Newly announced Democratic convention speakers include pro-choice advocates
A day removed from a deadline for Missouri Rep. W. Todd Akin to drop out of his U.S. Senate race after making controversial comments about rape and pregnancy Sunday, Democrats rolled out a list of 10 new speakers for their convention in Charlotte, N.C., next month — all of them women, and two who are leaders of pro-choice organizations.
Akin: 'Uncomfortable' with 'party bosses' trying to dictate race
Missouri Rep. W. Todd Akin said Wednesday he is "uncomfortable" with "party bosses" trying to dictate his U.S. Senate race, while again apologizing for his controversial remarks on rape and pregnancy that have caused top Republicans around the country — including Mitt Romney — to say he should drop out of the race.
Assessing the impact of Maryland's preseason injuries
Ailing Terrapins down several players just 10 days before season opener
State lawmaker defeats Palin pick in Georgia runoff
State legislator Doug Collins defeated former talk show host Martha Zoller in a Republican runoff Tuesday for Georgia’s new 9th Congressional District, the Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting.
Democrats fundraise off Akin
Democrats are wasting little time trying to raise campaign money by exploiting Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" comment and the Republican Party's pro-life platform.
Gingrich releases delegates
Ahead of next week's Republican convention, Newt Gingrich on Tuesday officially released the delegates he won during the primary, giving them the ability to vote for Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee.
Poll: Obama up 5 in Virginia; down from 8 last month
President Obama leads presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney by 5 points in Virginia, 50 percent to 45 percent — down from an 8-point lead he held in early July, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling.
PICKET: Did Akin refuse the heavenly sent helicopter and speed boat?
In light of Congressman Todd Akin, Missouri Republican, deciding he is remaining in the Missouri U.S. Senate race against Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Democrat, one must wonder what is keeping Mr. Akin in the race despite the various approaches Republicans and conservatives have made asking him to withdraw from the race.
Storm threatens GOP convention in Tampa
When Republicans gather next week in Tampa for their national convention, Isaac — not President Obama — threatens to be their No. 1 adversary.
Romney tells Akin to go
Mitt Romney, who as the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee is his party's de facto head, called on Tuesday for Rep. Todd Akin to drop out of the Missouri Senate race.
Biden to head to Tampa next week
Vice President Joseph R. Biden will head to Tampa, Fla., early next week to provide a little Democratic counter-programming at the massive Republican confab.
College Football Lookahead: Nos. 21-25
Will Stanford be out of Luck? Will only the Strong survive in the Big East? And what of Notre Dame?
PICKET: (AUDIO) Limbaugh says Akin must put nation's future first
Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh gave his thoughts on Tuesday about what he believes Rep. Todd Akin, Missouri Republican, should consider as Mr. Akin is being pressured by a number of Republicans to drop out of his U.S. Senate race against Senator Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat. Mr. Limbaugh said Akin's remarks were "stupid and untrue" in the early part of his show, but he also pointed to the double standard treatment Akin has been receiving at the same time.
Maryland baseball coach John Szefc to earn $115,000 annually
Recent hire receives five-year contract
RNC host city is 'Democratic,' billboard says
Delegates driving to the Republican National Convention in Tampa next week will be greeted with a downtown billboard reminding them they're visiting a Democratic city.
Poll: Romney grabs lead in Wisconsin
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has opened up a 1-point lead in the key battleground state of Wisconsin, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Edsall names Perry Hills opening week starter
Western Pennsylvania product will be first true freshman to start for Maryland since 1999
Kaine's first TV ad touts bipartisanship, fiscal record as Va. governor
Virginia Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine released the first television ad Tuesday in his race against Republican George Allen, a former senator and fellow governor, using the entire 30-second spot to talk about bipartisanship, fiscal responsibility and his accomplishments as Virginia's governor.
