Oct 20 GOP governors don't see 'Obamacare' going away By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- While Republicans in Congress shout, "Repeal Obamacare," GOP governors in many states have quietly accepted the law's major Medicaid expansion. They just don't see the law going away, even if their party wins control of the Senate in… Continue reading
Oct 20 In Cianci race, GOP opponent gives $1000 to Democrat By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press The Republican candidate for mayor of Providence has given a $1,000 donation to the Democratic candidate. Continue reading
Oct 20 When Republicans have an edge on this poll question, they usually win big By Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Republicans have another likely voter advantage Security is the latest issue of the scattershot campaign It's the demographics, stupid Romney 2016? Not likely, but here's what his lead in a new poll says about… Continue reading
Oct 19 In face of ongoing criticism, Obama confronts Ebola head on By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press It's an issue that President Obama can no longer push aside. This past week's jarring Ebola developments have put a spotlight on the president's management skills just as he was earning praise for acting militarily against Islamic militants. Continue reading
Oct 19 Small Social Security increases expected in 2015 By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press For the third straight year, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect historically small increases in their benefits come January. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch Shields and Gerson on Ebola as election issue, Florida's fan fight By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 17 1984 Indian Sikh massacre is issue in California race By Fenit Nirappil, The Associated Press Some Sikh political activists and the California Republican Party are campaigning against Democratic Rep. Ami Bera, saying he refuses to acknowledge the alleged involvement of the Indian government in the anti-Sikh rioting in 1984. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH LIVE: Wisconsin's Final Governor's Debate By Anya van Wagtendonk Tonight marks the final debate in Wisconsin's contentious governor’s race, as incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic challenger, Mary Burke, make their cases to lead the Badger State. Continue reading
Oct 17 Diving Into The Disconnect By Gwen Ifill Gwen Ifill visits both sides of the chasm while reporting on a tossup Senate race in Colorado one day and from inside the halls at the Treasury Department the next. Continue reading
Oct 17 Why is marijuana not playing a bigger role in Colorado races? By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press DENVER — Colorado has seen feisty debates this fall, with candidates in close races for governor, Senate and the U.S. House arguing over abortion rights, energy policy and the death penalty. Just don't expect any of them to talk much… Continue reading