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Hoffman drops N.Y. 23 bid
Doug Hoffman, the upstate New York longshot whose 2009 congressional bid was an early indicator of the tea party's political relevance, announced today he is stepping aside in the 23rd Congressional District race.
Bennet, Buck bicker over 'extreme' tax plan
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet dropped a bombshell last week by revealing that his Republican opponent, Tea Party favorite Ken Buck, wants to raise taxes.
Who won the California debate?
The general consensus after Tuesday's California gubernatorial debate was both candidates performed as expected. Democrat Jerry Brown was smoother and more comfortable behind the mike; Republican Meg Whitman was a bit stiff, but may have won over some voters simply by exceeding expectations.
E-mails released by Ehrlich heat up Md. governor's race
The Republican candidate for Maryland governor, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., is accused the administration of Democratic incumbent Gov. Martin O'Malley, of interfering with the state Labor Department for political gain.
Rubio airs ad in Spanish
No habla espanol? Then you'll have trouble understanding Senate candidate Marco Rubio's latest campaign ad, a Spanish-language spot aimed at the state's immense — and politically active — Hispanic population.
Tagging the 'appointed' Sen. Bennet
Colorado's junior senator has a new first name: It's "Appointed," as in "Appointed Sen. Michael Bennet."
Ex-Rep. Wexler backs Crist
Struggling Senate candidate Charlie Crist of Florida has received a campaign boost with the endorsement of former Democratic Rep. Robert Wexler.
Florida's Grayson compares opponent to Taliban
Outspoken Florida Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson has continued his harsh attacks on Republican challenger Dan Webster with a new TV ad comparing him to the Taliban.
Pollsters say 'sloppy,' incomplete polls hurting midterms
Americans are having a hard time understanding who's winning or losing midterm elections based on polls with wildly varying percentages, often derived from inconsistent or substandard methods of gathering information, Democratic and Republican pollsters said Friday.
O'Malley asks Obama to stump
While some Democratic incumbents appear to be distancing themselves from President Obama and his low job-approval rating, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says he is eagerly awaiting a campaign-trail visit.
Judge blocks lawsuit request for Crist refunds
A Florida judge has rejected a lawsuit that could have led to up to $7.5 million in refunds for thousands of contributors to the Senate campaign of Republican-turned-independent Gov. Charlie Crist.
No hard feelings toward George Allen
Republican and former Virginia Gov. George F. Allen was a popular and perhaps surprising guest Thursday at a Washington fundraiser sponsored by the Republican Indian Committee for Nikki Haley, the GOP candidate for South Carolina governor.
O'Donnell camp calls CREW charges 'ridiculous'
An attorney representing Christine O'Donnell, the outspoken "tea party"-backed Republican Senate candidate from Delaware who has been accused by a government watchdog group of embezzling campaign funds, has called the complaints a "political ploy" by a "headline grabbing left-wing organization."
Tancredo shaken up but not pulling punches
Tom Tancredo was shaken up after his motorcycle was hit by a car Sunday, but it hasn't affected his sense of sarcasm.
RGA runs first ad for GOP Ehrlich in Maryland
The Republican Governors Association on Tuesday released its first TV ad backing party member Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. in his effort to defeat incumbent Democrat Martin O'Malley in the Maryland gubernatorial race.
