Tom Howell Jr.

Obamacare opponents emboldened, gain reinforcements in midterms

Voters dealt a blow to Obamacare in a number of states this week when they re-elected GOP governors who had opposed the law, and even added a few to their ranks, making the climate less hospitable for President Obama's plans to expand Medicaid.

November 6, 2014

Chris Christie gets high marks for handling of Ebola: poll

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie enjoyed a successful election night on the national stage Tuesday, with several Republican governors cruising to election over President Obama's allies. Now, Mr. Christie's constituents are giving him higher marks than the federal government for his handling of the Ebola situation.

November 6, 2014

Mitch McConnell signals new GOP Senate majority will attack Obamacare piece by piece

Sen. Mitch McConnell, fresh out a sweeping victory in Kentucky that will likely make him the Senate majority leader, said Wednesday that Obamacare was a "huge legislative mistake" that is hurting states and the American people.

November 5, 2014

Larry Hogan pulls off Election Night shocker, will be new governor of Maryland

In one of the the biggest Election Day shockers, Republican Larry Hogan pulled off a stunning victory in deep-blue Maryland to become only the second GOP governor in the state since 1969.

November 5, 2014

Joni Ernst wins in Iowa, piling on Senate wins for the GOP

Republican candidate Joni Ernst has seized the Senate seat left by retiring Democratic senator Tom Harkin, representing the icing on the cake for GOP contenders who took back the upper chamber late Tuesday.

November 5, 2014

Thom Tillis win over Kay Hagan in North Carolina secures GOP Senate majority

In a race that broke the bank, Republican challenger Thom Tillis squeaked out a victory over Democratic incumbent Kay R. Hagan in North Carolina, securing a Senate majority for Republicans.

November 5, 2014

Election beating yet to turn Senate Democrats against Harry Reid

Despite devastating loses, Senate Democrats showed little sign of ditching the leadership team that led them to an Election Night disaster. Sen. Harry Reid, the Nevada Democrat who will lose his job as majority leader in the new GOP-run Senate, appeared ready to run for minority leader.

November 4, 2014

Rep. Michael Grimm wins in N.Y., despite indictment and ‘like a boy’ comments

New York congressman Michael Grimm, who was indicted on tax and wire fraud charges in April, defeated his Democratic opponent on Tuesday, according to multiple media projections.

November 4, 2014

Scott Walker wins re-election in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has won another term after fending off Democratic challenger Mary Burke.

November 4, 2014

No Idol: Clay Aiken finishes second again

Looks like Clay Aiken has come in second again.

November 4, 2014

George P. Bush becomes first in family to win first election; wins race for Texas land commissioner

George P. Bush won his race for Texas land commissioner Tuesday night, becoming the first member of the Bush political dynasty to win his initial bid for elected office.

November 4, 2014

Charlie Crist’s motion for more voting time denied by Florida judge

A Florida judge has denied Democrats' plea for more voting time in Broward County, which according to a motion by challenger Charlie Crist had been plagued by voting system problems and confusion.

November 4, 2014

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has won a second term, says AP

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley defeated Democratic challenger Vincent Sheheen on Tuesday, delivering the Palmetto State's first female governor a second term.

November 4, 2014

Charlie Crist supporters call for extended voting hours in Broward County

Voting is getting weird in Florida again — this time, Democrats supporting challenger Charlie Crist want to extend voting hours in a key county.

November 4, 2014

Kanye West touts meeting with Obama, tells fans to ‘please vote’

The mid-term elections are "extremely important" — at least Yeezy thinks so, anyway.

November 4, 2014

Alison Lundergan Grimes reminds Kentucky’s westerners they’ve still got time to vote

The first tallies out of Kentucky have Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell leading challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, but the Democrat — who also happens to be the state's top election official — is reminding folks there is a long night ahead.

November 4, 2014

Uber ride-on-demand app offers discount to Colorado voters

Trouble getting to the polls in Colorado? Uber, the ride-on-demand application loaded onto smartphones across America, has an offer for you.

November 4, 2014

Races for Senate, governor driving Kansans to polls

Officials in Kansas reported Tuesday that voter enthusiasm is on par with what they saw during the presidential election two years ago, with wait times up to a half-hour long as the nation eyes its Senate contest between Republican Pat Roberts and independent challenger Greg Orman.

November 4, 2014

Guam jumps on the medical marijuana train

Medical marijuana has steadily made inroads across the U.S., but now the territories are getting in on the action.

November 4, 2014

Ebola quarantines complicate holiday travel plans, may deter aid workers

The holiday season could present a major problem for the fight against Ebola, as states and aid workers try to figure out how — or even whether — American doctors and nurses treating patients in West Africa will be able to come home for Christmas.

November 3, 2014