Sean Lengell

Alabama voters stun favorites

In a midterm election year already filled with surprises, Tuesday's Alabama primaries produced two of the most shocking results to date.

June 2, 2010

Davis, Griffith struggling in Alabama races

Democratic Rep. Artur Davis, seeking to become Alabama's first black governor, and Republican Rep. Parker Griffith, trying to hold his seat after switching parties late last year, both faced steep uphill climbs as the results were being tallied in the state's primary contests last night.

June 1, 2010

Alabama foes trade barbs in GOP primary

Congressional primaries in two Southern states Tuesday will test the political mettle of several freshmen - including Alabama's Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Parker Griffith - challengers and political newbies facing an agitated electorate.

May 31, 2010

House OKs repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a measure to lift the controversial 1993 law, setting up a full vote in the Senate later. A similar version in the House passed late Thursday by a 234-194 vote.

May 27, 2010

Nelson will support repeal of ‘don’t ask’ law

Conservative Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson said Wednesday he will support a proposed repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" law against gays serving openly in the military - upping the odds that the measure will pass.

May 26, 2010

Repeal of military gay ban gets key vote

Conservative Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson said he will support a proposed repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" law against gays serving opening in the military — significantly upping the odds that the measure will pass.

May 26, 2010

GOP begins seeking ideas from public

America, House Republicans want your help.

May 25, 2010

GOP begins seeking ideas from public

America, House Republicans want your help.

May 24, 2010

Steele ‘uncomfortable’ with Paul’s views

The leader of the national Republican Party said that he is "uncomfortable" with civil rights views held by Kentucky's Senate hopeful Rand Paul but stopped short of condemning the outspoken candidate.

May 24, 2010

Palin notes oil aid to Obama campaign

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Sunday took aim at President Obama's handling of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill, suggesting that campaign contributions made by oil companies to the president may have slowed the administration's response to the crisis.

May 24, 2010

Palin notes oil aid to Obama campaign

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Sunday took aim at President Obama's handling of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill, suggesting that campaign contributions made by oil companies to the president may have slowed the administration's response to the crisis.

May 23, 2010

Steele ‘uncomfortable’ with Paul’s civil rights views

The leader of the national Republican Party said Sunday that he is "uncomfortable" with civil rights views held by his party's Senate hopeful Rand Paul of Kentucky but stopped short of condemning the outspoken candidate.

May 23, 2010

Steele won’t condemn Paul’s civil rights views

The leader of the national Republican Party said Sunday that he is "uncomfortable" with civil rights views held by GOP Senate hopeful Rand Paul of Kentucky but stopped short of condemning the outspoken candidate.

May 23, 2010

Anti-Obama tack buoys some Democrats

Some Democrats on the campaign trail have hit upon a winning campaign tactic: Run against President Obama and his agenda -- especially the health care overhaul.

May 21, 2010

Anti-Obama tack buoys some Democrats

Some Democrats on the campaign trail have hit upon a winning campaign tactic: Run against President Obama and his agenda -- especially the health care overhaul.

May 20, 2010

Voters may be fed up with congressional pork

Is America losing its taste for bacon? When it comes to the congressional variety, members of the powerful appropriations committees are finding that holding the nation's purse strings - and the power the positions afford in doling out pork-barrel projects back home - are no guarantee these days for re-election.

May 18, 2010

Offshore oil cash irks inland senators

Democratic senators from landlocked states aren't happy about a proposal to offer huge cash incentives to coastal states willing to drill for oil and natural gas off their shores.

May 17, 2010

Offshore oil cash irks inland senators

Democratic senators from landlocked states aren't happy about a proposal to offer huge cash incentives to coastal states willing to drill for oil and natural gas off their shores.

May 17, 2010

Senate energy bill faces job-creation doubts

Long-awaited legislation designed to reduce fossil-fuel use, curb carbon emissions and impose tighter restrictions on offshore drilling was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday, although the bill faces scrutiny from Republicans and moderate Democrats concerned about its economic impact.

May 13, 2010

Senate energy bill faces job-creation doubts

Long-awaited legislation designed to reduce fossil-fuel use, curb carbon emissions and impose tighter restrictions on offshore drilling was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday, although the bill faces scrutiny from Republicans and moderate Democrats concerned about its economic impact.

May 13, 2010