US voter turnout didn't set record

The numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out that voter turnout was actually far lower than analysts had expected in this past US presidential election. Though the turnout was greater than in 2000 and...

McCain brushes off polls, says 'we're doing fine'

"(CNN) -- Despite his sagging poll numbers, Sen. John McCain said Sunday that he is "very happy with where we are" and very proud of his campaign. ...

2008 Electoral College Obama 248, McCain 163

"New state polling from Wisconsin has moved that state from "Leans Democratic" to "Likely Democratic" in the Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power Calculator. With this change, Obama leads in states with 248...

Obama Takes 7 Point Lead Over McCain

Barack Obama is now enjoying a 7-point lead over John McCain in the bid to become president, with one month left before the election takes place."Likely voters now back Obama 48-41 percent over McCain, a...

The Gay State-by-State Marriage Race? (Second of Two Parts)

LINK TO FULL STORY PART TWO AT EDGELeading the local opposition to the court decision are a pair of Southern California businessmen, Howard Ahmanson, owner of Fieldstead & Co and Christian radio magnate Ed Atsinger. Both are evangelical Christians according to a May 27...

Ohio and Texas Turning Point for Democrats

Pivotal, 'do or die', crucial, key - that's what the media is calling today's democratic contests in four states today. "Day of Reckoning" is my favorite headline so far.But it's true, even Bill Clinton has been...

If Clicks Were Votes - Republican Candidates

It's just an idea, mapped out. Cool and thought-provoking."The 2008 Presidential election is still over a year away, but the campaign is in full swing. While it’s still far too early to make any predictions...

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