Between Young and Old, a Political Collision

In a rapidly aging suburb of Denver, younger voters are championing cuts in spending, while older ones want to retain the services they counted on for their retirement.

Obama Opens 2012 Campaign, With Eye on Money and Independent Voters

The president’s aides will focus on swing states and on surpassing the $750 million he raised in 2008.

National Briefing | Washington: Agency Lawyers Cleared in Voting Case

The Justice Department said that it had cleared all department lawyers of wrongdoing in relation to a voter-intimidation case involving the New Black Panther Party, a black-nationalist fringe group.

Emanuel, Back in the Race, Is Also Back on the Trail

With the ballot war finally settled, Rahm Emanuel and the other candidates for Chicago mayor resumed arguing about policy.

Obama Says Vote Turned on Economy

In discussing last week’s Congressional election, President Obama blamed his failure to change how Washington works or build support for what he was doing to help the economy.

Political Memo: A Difficult Final Weekend on the Trail

President Obama spent the final weekend of Midterms 2010 hopscotching the East Coast and Midwest trying to close the “enthusiasm gap” in key states.

Democrats’ Grip on the South Continues to Slip

Vulnerable House races across the South could continue a shift that began when white voters rebelled against the Civil Rights Act in 1964.

Black Turnout Will Be Crucial for Democrats

Vulnerable Democrats, mostly in the rural south, face the challenge of reviving the spirit of 2008 for black voters without alienating right-leaning white majorities in their districts.

Female Candidate Finds Tough Audience: Women

Linda E. McMahon faces a gender gap in her Senate campaign in Connecticut.

Paladino Stuns N.Y. G.O.P. With Victory

Carl P. Paladino won a dramatic victory over former Representative Rick A

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