2013 Elections

Cuomo: “Shame on us” if New York City elects Weiner

The New York governor addressed Weiner's recently announced bid for NYC mayor [UPDATED]

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:18 PM UTC 20
Politics New York City, Andrew Cuomo

Los Angeles elects first Jewish mayor

Eric Garcetti beat out Wendy Greuel, who would have been the first female mayor of the city

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:15 PM UTC
Politics Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti

Anthony Weiner announces run for NYC mayor

"I hope I get a second chance to work for you," he says in a video announcing his bid VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:58 PM UTC 10
Politics Video, Anthony Weiner, New York

Is abortion about to doom Republicans again?

With arch-conservative nominees in Virginia, a test is emerging -- and an Akin moment may not be far behind

Irin Carmon Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:56 PM UTC 16
Elections Abortion, Trent Franks

Report: Anthony Weiner could announce mayoral run next week

And has reportedly brought on a campaign manager

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:34 PM UTC
Politics Anthony Weiner, New York City

Mass. GOP candidate has a tax return problem

Gabriel Gomez says he won't release tax records related to a large deduction he took on his home

Jillian Rayfield Friday, May 10, 2013 2:07 PM UTC
Politics Gabriel Gomez, Massachusetts

Mark Sanford settles trespassing complaint

Sanford's ex-wife had accused him of repeatedly violating the terms of their divorce agreement

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:24 PM UTC
Politics Mark Sanford, jenny sanford

The truly worrying thing about Mark Sanford’s win

Adultery is the least offensive thing about our newest member of Congress

Alex Pareene Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:51 AM UTC 70
Elections Opening Shot, Mark Sanford

The futility of the Deep South Democrat

Mark Sanford was probably never beatable, and the reason dates back about 50 years

Steve Kornacki Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 126
Elections Mark Sanford

Sanford wins special election in South Carolina

Former governor wins solidly Republican district in race viewed as competitive due to his past indiscretions

Blake Zeff Wednesday, May 8, 2013 1:04 AM UTC 52
Elections Mark Sanford

DOJ to monitor South Carolina election

The Justice Department will oversee Tuesday's race under the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:22 PM UTC
Politics Department of Justice

Anti-Colbert Busch push polls reported in South Carolina

“What would you think of Elizabeth Colbert Busch if I told you she had had an abortion?” one call reportedly asked

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 1, 2013 4:05 PM UTC 23
Politics Elizabeth Colbert-Busch

Christie’s first ad: “‘Compromise’ isn’t a dirty word”

The New Jersey's governor's first ad buy touts his work in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 1, 2013 3:40 PM UTC
Politics Video, Chris Christie

What you need to know about Gabriel Gomez

The new GOP nominee in the race to replace John Kerry looks strong, but has plenty of problems

Alex Seitz-Wald Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:10 PM UTC
Elections Massachusetts, Ed Markey

FBI looking into McDonnell’s ties to donor

A campaign donor for the Virginia governor paid for the food at his daughter's wedding

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 1:29 PM UTC
Politics Bob McDonnell, Virginia

Anthony Weiner is raking it in as a corporate consultant

He and his wife made almost $500K last year, most of it from Weiner's new career

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 1:13 PM UTC
Politics Anthony Weiner, New York City

Weiner “can’t say” whether there are more pictures out there

He added that there also could be another "person who may want to come out on their own" VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 8:53 PM UTC
Politics Video, Anthony Weiner

Poll: Sanford trails Colbert-Busch by nine points

After revelations that Sanford's ex-wife filed a trespassing complaint against him, he's taken a hit in the polls

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 12:59 PM UTC
Politics Mark Sanford, South Carolina

NRCC drops Mark Sanford

The decision is reportedly due to revelations that Sanford's ex-wife filed a trespassing complaint against him

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 6:31 PM UTC 23
Politics Mark Sanford, South Carolina

Poll: Weiner in second behind Quinn in mayoral race

But it's not all good news

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 1:21 PM UTC
Politics Anthony Weiner, Christine Quinn

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