Illinois gov. seeking full term says economy needs new ideas
ORLANDO, Fla. (PAI) - Pat Quinn claims he is thinking out of the box. The times - and the economy of both his state and the nation - demand it. And he wishes politicians in Washington would do the same.
In key Senate race, Democrats are divided
In Ohio, one leading Democrat is seen as having a better chance of winning in November, but the other has more money and is ahead in primary polls.
N.Y. progressives begin to line up behind Gillibrand
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., appointed to fill the seat vacated by now-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has already picked up a spate of endorsements.
Dems face challenge in holding N. Dakota seat
Why would a state like this, which hasn't had a Republican senator in 24 years, even conside replacing a liberal populist with a right-wing Republican?
Against the odds, independent politics advance in Illinois election
CHICAGO -- Voters in the Feb. 2 Illinois primary election seemed to send a message to politicians: We're fed up with corruption; we want solutions.
Obama brings 'shot in the arm' to hard-hit Ohio
ELYRIA, Ohio - Lorain County, ravaged by closed plants, budget crises and double-digit unemployment, gave President Obama an enthusiastic welcome Friday.
Massachusetts election lesson: "Don't Mourn, Organize!"
"Don't Mourn, Organize!" This is the growing call from labor and progressive forces following the upset election in Massachusetts.
Supreme Court goes for ‘One dollar, one vote’
The court's ruling allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose political candidates, leaving unions in the dust.
Mass. vote shouldn’t dampen immigration reform prospects, leaders say
National Latino civil rights advocates, labor leaders and immigrant rights supporters say comprehensive immigration reform remains a bipartisan effort despite Tuesday's election results.
