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Ken Rudin

  • Wisconsin Recall Is Just One Of Many Highlights Of Big Tuesday Campaign Day
    Ken Rudin
    A big day of politics on Tuesday, led by the effort to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin. Only two governors have been recalled in U.S. history.
  • What Does Ron Paul Want? Hint: It's Not About The 2012 GOP Nomination
    Ken Rudin
    Ron Paul knows he's not going to be the Republican nominee for president this year. Mitt Romney has it all but locked up. But Paul's supporters are flooding state conventions, getting elected as convention delegates ... and preparing for life after 2012.
  • Both Democrats come off unsuccessful gov. campaigns; Barrett lost to Walker in 2010, and Falk lost the primary in 2006.
    Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar May Not Survive Tuesday's GOP Primary
    Ken Rudin
    In 1974, Richard Lugar was known as "Richard Nixon's favorite mayor," which didn't help his bid for the Senate. Now, with the Tea Party calling him "Barack Obama's favorite senator," he is in real danger of losing the GOP primary on Tuesday.
  • Ruling on Mich., Fla. Delegates Riles Clinton Backers
    Renee Montagne
    The Democratic Rules Committee agreed Saturday to seat delegates from the disputed Florida and Michigan primaries at the party's convention — but give them only half a vote each. The decision was supposed to help heal the party. But the opposite seems to have occurred, with angry supporters of Hillary Clinton promising to take their fight to the convention in Denver.
  • Analysis: Resolving Impasse on Fla., Mich. Delegates
    Robert Smith
    The Rules and Bylaws committee of the Democratic National Committee meets in Washington to try to resolve whether to seat delegates from Michigan and Florida at the convention. The states were stripped of their delegates after violating party rules by holding early primaries.
  • Presidential Candidates Face Uncertain Economy
    Steve Inskeep
    The economy is emerging as a big issue in the presidential campaign. Presidential contenders in both parties are touting their economic plans for reviving the ailing economy. Upcoming contests will be critical for some candidates.
  • Obama Takes Step Toward White House Run
    Steve Inskeep
    In an announcement made on his Web site, Sen. Barack Obama says he will form a presidential exploratory committee. The first-term Democrat says he will go into greater detail about his White House plans on Feb. 10.
  • Democrats Aim for the Finish Line
    Ken Rudin
    A surprising election season is nearing its end. The political winds clearly favor the Democrats, with the GOP playing defense across the country.
  • Battle for the Senate Down to Four States
    Ken Rudin
    The battle for control of the Senate has come down to four states: Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia and New Jersey. With 11 days before the election, it's still not clear who will control Congress.
  • GOP Scrambles to Save Congressional Majority
    Steve Inskeep
    With record-low approval ratings, Republican congressional representatives are scrambling to get ahead in the polls. With only three weeks to go before midterm elections, everyone is asking whether the GOP can hold on to either house of Congress.
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