Sunday, November 8, 2009

Liz Halloran

Three Prospects for the Supreme Court

These woman rank high on the lists of potential nominees to fill anticipated vacanies on the court. more >>

Obama Victory Ends GOP Hopes for a Much More Conservative Supreme Court

New liberal nominees likely to replace aging liberals on the high court. more >>

Barack Obama Wins Traditionally Red Indiana

In a stunning reversal, Obama beat John McCain in the usually reliably Republican state. more >>

What Americans Have Learned From the Obama Win and a Long Election Season

It really is over, and Americans examined themselves in unprecedented ways. more >>

Barack Obama Wins Conservative Virginia

His win over John McCain turned the typically red state blue. more >>

Barack Obama Wins New Hampshire

Despite McCain's appearance there last weekend, Obama won a resounding victory. more >>

Barack Obama Leads John McCain in Polls and Voter Enthusiasm

The final Pew Research Center presidential poll looks much like other national surveys. more >>

Polls Show Bad News for John McCain in Race Against Barack Obama

Obama made healthy gains with previously undecided white men in "red" states. more >>

Some Say Blame John McCain Not Sarah Palin for the Campaign's Struggles

Some see Palin as a player in the Republican Party for years to come. more >>

Obama Ran 240 Percent More Ads Than McCain Did in Florida

Despite all of his ads, his poll numbers have flattened. more >>

Explaining the Polls: Is Obama Leading McCain or Is the Race Tied?

Recent polls show a very different race. Here is what the pollsters say. more >>

Gov. Sarah Palin—Love Her or Hate Her

She has energized the GOP base, but has quickly become a polarizing political figure. more >>

John McCain Is Fighting Back Once Again in the Presidential Race

His choice of Gov. Sarah Palin has turned out to be a double-edged sword. more >>

McCain Likely to Make ACORN an Issue Until Election Day

The Republican has tried to tie Obama and Democrats to the third-party registration group. more >>

McCain Fails to Trip Up Obama Over Joe the Plumber

Eye-rolling demeanor signaled McCain's frustrations in the last presidential candidates' debate. more >>

McCain's Plan to Hold Weekend Rally in Obama-Friendly Iowa Is Raising Eyebrows

Political experts wonder whether his time would be better spent in closer battleground states. more >>

McCain Wages Negative TV Ad Campaign Against Obama

Obama's campaign spends more, is less negative. more >>

The Swing States: Undecided Pennsylvania Voters Could be Key for Barack Obama and John McCain

Polls show Obama lead in the state after the first presidential debate. more >>

Debate Preview: John McCain Will Focus on Barack Obama's Past

In the town-hall-style debate tonight, McCain has the most to gain—or lose. more >>

The Swing States: John McCain and Barack Obama Locked in Tight Race in Virginia

This swing state could make the difference in the presidential race. more >>

Sarah Palin Delivers Gaffe-Free Debate Performance Against Joe Biden

Despite her credible and confident showing, focus groups and polls show Biden won. more >>

McCain Suspends Campaign, Shocks Republicans

Obama, taken by surprise by McCain's announcement, says the debate should go on. more >>

McCain Team Blasts Poll That Shows Obama Leading by 9 Points

The national survey finds economic fears are boosting Obama, but McCain aides call it an outlier. more >>

Racism Could Hurt Obama in Pennsylvania

Voters in Media, Pa., say racism is a frequent topic of conversation. more >>

New Abortion Study Fuels Criticism of Obama and Praise of Palin

A Family Research Council survey found abortion rates were down with parental notification laws. more >>

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