News: Politics

PACs Split Difference Between Parties

By Bennett Roth/ CQ Politics
Despite a volatile election season that could see the current majorities in Congress upended, K Street is adhering to its tradition of favoring incumbents by putting most of its money into the campaigns of Democratic candidates.

Candidate for Ill. Treasurer to Launch iPhone Application

By Kerry Lester/ Daily Herald
As suburban candidates ramp up social media strategies, a downstate Republican appears to be at the forefront of a new trend.

Bachmann forms Tea Party Caucus

By Jake Sherman/ Politico

Obama to Campaign for Giannoulias in August

By CQ-Roll Call Staff

Palace intrigue intensifies for GOP

By Jake Sherman & John Bresnahan/ Politico

Brady Unveils Pension Savings Plan

WGIL

Quinn, Brady Clash on Minimum Wage

Posted by Monique Garcia/ Chicago Tribune

DSCC Outspending GOP in Coordinated Funds

By John McArdle/CQ-Roll Call

Democrats Shake Money Tree

By Tory Newmyer/ CQ-Roll Call

Byrd Death Sets Up Special Election in Two Years

By John Mcardle/ CQ-Roll Call

More Mischief in Illinois Race

By Jonathan Allen/ Politico

Senate Dems will move campaign finance bill before July 4th

By Michael O'Brien & Ian Swanson/ The Hill

Distrust, Discontent, Anger and Partisan Rancor - The People and Their Government

The Rightward Shift of the Illinois General Assembly

Illinois Alliance for Growth Blog

Offer Your Opinions on President Obama's First Year at the CBS Online Poll

Parties Scrap for Governors' Seats to Gain Handle on Redistricting

By Bob Benenson/ CQ-Roll Call

Illinois Primary Day Back to March

By Susan Frick Carlman/ Naperville Sun

Domitrovic: History Shows CBO Is Partisan

By Brian Domitrovic/ Roll Call

Peter LaBarbera Makes Bid for GOP Central Committee

Giannoulias Leads Kirk in New Illinois Senate Poll

By Shira Toeplitz/ CQ Politics

Durbin, Schumer: Leadership Opening?

By Mark Silva/ Chicago Tribune

Coats says he is going to challenge U.S. Senator Evan Bayh

SouthBendTribune.com

New Horizon's at EMILY's List

By Shira Toeplitz, CQ-Roll Call/ CQ Politics

Beau Biden's Bow-out Boosts Castle

By Greg Giroux/ CG Politics

Democrat Sees Opportunity in Arizona Senate Race

By Emily Cadei/ CG-Roll Call

Specter Tells Bachmann to Act Like a 'Lady'

Real Clear Politics

Illinois Voters Being Taken for a Ride

By John Kass/ Chicago Tribune

Rubio Snags a Bush in Fla.

By John McArdle/CQ Politics

How the Court's Campaign Finance Ruling Hurts Wall Street Favorite Chuck Schumer

By Timothy P. Carney/ The Washington Examiner

Do We Have a Right to Know if Candidates Are Gay?

by Sandy Rios/ Townhall.com

Washington Post columnist say Rahm Emanuel considering run for Chicago mayor

by Lynn Sweet/ Chicago Sun-Times

RX Pot Has Friends, Foes in Gubernatorial Race

by Susan Frick Carlman/ The Bolingbrook Sun

Sen. Byron Dorgan Announces Retirement

by Aaron Blake/ The Hill

Conn. Sen. Dodd to Retire

by Liz Sidoti/ Associated Press

Partisan Trends: Fewer Identify as Democrats

CQ Politics

Swing States May be on the Move

by Peter Nicholas/ LA Times

Hughes Hits the Airwaves with First TV Spot

by Shira Toeplitz/ CQ Politics

Sarah Palin Skips CPAC, Accepts Tea-Party Offer

WorldNetDaily

Stupak Mulling Gubernatorial Bid

By Steven Dennis/ CQ Politics