All Politics
As Obama's popularity rises in polls, so does nostalgiaWith President Obama's days numbered in the White House, popularity ratings for him has soared as people reflect on the president's achievements.
What 'Pantsuit Nation' tells us about political discourse in 2016A 'secret' Facebook group for Hillary Clinton supporters has gone viral, attracting some 2 million members in the weeks leading up to the election.
On Election Day, hope, energy, and anxiety – but also calmOn an Election Day of heightened tension, voters brought energy to the polls, as well as some concerns about an unfair process. But it was largely a peaceful day.
New Hampshire voters: A window on the loosening partisan grip nationwide?The Granite State's decades-long 'purpling' could offer insights into a broader trend that dissociates political engagement from party affiliation.
What will new president actually do come January? Why it’s a bit of a mystery.At a time when major issues from Syria to Obamacare remain unresolved, the campaign was dominated by an unprecedented focus on personality rather than policy.
First LookVoter suppression? Maine gov. warns college students about residency.Maine Gov. Paul LePage is under fire for supporting fliers found on the Bates College campus indicating students must establish residency to vote in the state.
First LookShould voters get the day off on Election Day?Employees in most states don't get paid time off on Election Day. Long lines might make for a stressful day even for those who do.
First LookClinton wins in midnight voting at Dixville Notch, N.H.The tiny mountain town hasn't been wrong the last two presidential elections, but incorrectly guessed the eventual Republican nominee this year.
On eve of Election Day, many states' voting concerns persistMany states' stricter voter registration rules have contributed to claims of voter disenfranchisement. Meanwhile, others highlight an alleged risk of voter fraud.
First LookJustice Department to monitor polls in 28 states on Election DayThe Justice Department is deploying more than 500 poll monitors and observers to 28 states on Tuesday to watch for potential civil rights violations.
How the US Senate could swing to the DemocratsKey races are being defined more by presidential politics than by state-level concerns, according to political science experts.
Has Bernie Sanders inspired a new wave of politicians?On Tuesday, first-time candidates inspired by Sen. Bernie Sanders's bid for president will run for office. Has his progressive legacy taken root in American politics?
Beyond Trump v. Clinton: What else is at stake on Election Day?From ballot initiatives to legislative seats, voters hitting the polls on Tuesday will weigh in on much more than the presidential race. Here's run down on what's at stake for all 50 states.
Last day of campaign: Clinton goes for uplift, Trump touts rigged systemHillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be visiting four states on the final day of the 2016 presidential election
Did FBI save Hillary Clinton – or sink her?FBI Director James Comey's announcement Sunday that there would be no investigation of Hillary Clinton closes the immediate issue, but it is likely to reverberate long after Election Day.
Maine's solution to toxic politics is as easy as 1, 2, 3Maine voters will consider an initiative that would allow them to rank their favorite candidates in future elections. It's seen as a way to force politicians out of their partisan comfort zones. But there could be unintended consequences.
Countering political division: the transforming power of a real conversationAs people have fewer opportunities to interact with people who hold different political views or share different underlying values, scholars say they become foreign – the 'other.'
North Carolina voter purge: Should citizens investigate the rolls?A federal judge ruled North Carolina should restore voter registrations for those who were purged from the rolls based on challenges from citizen groups recently.
High court deals blow to Arizona Democrats with early voting rulingThe US Supreme Court on Saturday reinstated an Arizona law that says collecting early ballots is a felony. Collecting early ballots is especially effective among minority communities.
Donald Trump's ninth-inning comebackIn the final days of the election, polls show Hillary Clinton's lead shrinking in the race to become the 45th president of the United States of America.
