2008 Election

Franken keeps gaining on Coleman

With the recount in their race entering its third day, the gap between Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken is now even smaller.

By Alex Koppelman November 21, 2008

Franken gains on Coleman

With the recount in their race 18 percent complete, Al Franken has narrowed Norm Coleman's lead to 174 votes.

By Alex Koppelman November 20, 2008

Everyone went down to Georgia

Democrats might find their 60th Senate seat in Georgia, but Saxby Chambliss and the GOP are putting up a fight.

By Andrew Burmon November 19, 2008

McCain wins! (In Missouri)

More than two weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press finally calls the state and its 11 Electoral College votes for John McCain.

By Alex Koppelman November 19, 2008

Despite setback, Franken has reason for optimism

His attempt to stop certification of the results in his race against Sen. Norm Coleman failed, but a study suggests Al Franken will pick up votes in the recount.

By Gabriel Winant November 18, 2008

Huckabee doesn't hold back in new book

The former GOP presidential contender has some harsh words for religious leaders who didn't back him, and for rival Mitt Romney.

By Gabriel Winant November 17, 2008

Obama, McCain meet

The two former rivals, joined by Rahm Emanuel and Lindsey Graham, sat down together in Chicago on Monday.

By Alex Koppelman November 17, 2008

Georgia Dem's new ad features Obama

Jim Martin, who's facing incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss in a runoff, uses his spot to tie himself to the president-elect.

By Alex Koppelman November 17, 2008

Palin doesn't rule out Senate run

"My life is in God's hands," Sarah Palin told one interviewer.

By Vincent Rossmeier November 14, 2008

Stevens' prospects dim; can Dems get 60?

It's looking less and less likely that Sen. Ted Stevens will win his re-election battle, but Democrats probably won't get that filibuster-proof majority.

By Alex Koppelman November 14, 2008

Quote of the day

Even as he battles for his Senate seat, Republican Saxby Chambliss finds time to knock Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens.

By Vincent Rossmeier November 14, 2008

Obama, McCain to meet

The two former rivals will talk at President-elect Obama's transition headquarters in Chicago on Monday.

By Alex Koppelman November 14, 2008

Stuff white people like: John McCain

Don't give yourselves too much credit, white people -- it's African-Americans and Hispanics who put Barack Obama in the White House.

By Alex Koppelman November 13, 2008

Obama resigns from Senate

The move -- which, obviously, was expected -- takes effect on Sunday.

By Alex Koppelman November 13, 2008

Palin holds a press conference -- no, seriously

Sarah Palin attacked the media, defended Republican governors and then put an abrupt end to her first real national press conference.

By Vincent Rossmeier November 13, 2008

Begich takes lead over Stevens

The latest round of votes counted erases Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' advantage over his Democratic challenger.

By Alex Koppelman November 13, 2008

Shep Smith tells it like it is

The Fox News anchor responds angrily to claims that liberal media bias handed the election to Barack Obama.

By Alex Koppelman November 12, 2008

Salon's rash predictions on the election

In which Salon makes predictions we'll probably regret about the outcome of the undecided races still remaining.

By Justin Jouvenal November 12, 2008

Palin vs. Couric

Couric has some less-than-complimentary advice for the former V.P. candidate, while Palin continues to try to explain away one of her interview answers.

By Alex Koppelman November 12, 2008

The nonvital South

The Northeast and white non-Southern voters are increasingly vital.

By Thomas Schaller November 11, 2008