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Credit: E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago TribuneGovernor Pat Quinn recently vetoed a casino expansion bill in Illinois, which was heavily supported by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Quinn's reasoning: there...

With a focus on social media blunders, Twitter gaffes, and Facebook faux pas, we’ll be profiling one politician, political figure, organization, or candidate who has committed one of the social media ...

Here are full videos of notable speakers delivering 2012 Republican National Convention speeches on the gathering's first official day of activities. Among those who spoke were Saratoga Springs, Utah ...

Live updates from the first night of convention speeches at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kZ76JImudjcUPDATE: Enter New...

The 2012 Republican Party platform was formalized today at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. In it, the GOP takes a firm stance against instituting a national popular vote scheme.From t...

Camden NJ poverty. Credit: commons.wikimedia.orgThe perennially ailing city of Camden, NJ is closing its entire police department and plans to replace it with some type of county policing, although t...

1. This attendee snapped a shot of Gov. Chris Christie addressing the California delegates on Monday, bashing California for electing Jerry Brown as governor. @govchristienj addresses California ...

Credit: npr.orgThe 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa has been rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Isaac in the area. Originally slated to kick off today, party chairman Reince Priebus w...

The last time a third party candidate realistically challenged the two-party duopoly was in 1992, when Texas billionaire Ross Perot ran against President George H.W. Bush and Democratic candidate Bill...

Independents are poised to make an impact on multiple races this fall, on national, state and local levels. Americans identifying as independents are at a 70-year high.But what comes next?In a new boo...