Oct 08 Why Washington -- not Lincoln or FDR -- had the hardest job of any U.S. president By Margaret Warner George Washington isn't the sexiest of American presidents in our public imagination, nor the most accessible. Perhaps we are all too weighed down by the "father of his country" image, the cherry tree myth, his powdered wig and bone-and-ivory (no,… Continue reading
Oct 08 Voter ID law has Virginia Democrats scrambling By Matt Laslo, Virginia Public Radio Virginia’s new voter ID law has Virginia Democrats worried after the state board of elections found nearly 200,000 registered voters don’t have a driver’s license. Continue reading
Oct 08 Quiz: How much do you know about the 2014 midterm elections? By Laura Santhanam Before it is time to cast your ballot on Nov. 4, take our quiz and see how much you know about the contest and candidates. Continue reading
Oct 08 Justice Kennedy temporarily blocks gay marriage ruling for Idaho, Nevada By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on Wednesday temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that declared gay marriage legal in Idaho and Nevada. Continue reading
Oct 08 Why control of the Senate might not be decided on Election Night By Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Louisiana plus Kansas plus Georgia plus Alaska could equal Election Night chaos Louisiana's probably headed to a runoff The independent's ahead in upset bid of Kansas Republican What if Georgia goes to a runoff… Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch Gillibrand calls for more women to raise their voices and get involved in public life By PBS News Hour As one of only 20 women currently serving in the Senate, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has focused on addressing sexual assault in the military and on college campuses. In her new book, "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch Kirsten Gillibrand on Hillary Clinton and why she's content staying in the Senate By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch Should inmates be allowed facial hair for their faith? By PBS News Hour Criminals give up many but not all of their rights in prison. The Supreme Court is reviewing a case of an incarcerated convict in Arkansas who is challenging regulations prohibiting facial hair on the grounds of religious observance. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Oct 07 WATCH LIVE: North Carolina Senate debate By Anya van Wagtendonk North Carolina is one of three “firewall” states that Democrats are banking on to help them hold the Senate -- so tonight’s debate between incumbent Democratic Senator Kay Hagan and N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis (R) is bound to get… Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH LIVE: Georgia Senate debate By Anya van Wagtendonk Three novice politicians will face off tonight at the Georgia National Fair in pursuit of Georgia’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. Candidates Michelle Nunn (D), David Perdue (R), and Amanda Swafford (L) will compete for the office held by retiring Senator… Continue reading