In the aftermath of last week’s dismal jobs report, showing that the U.S. economy created far fewer jobs than economists expected while unemployment inched up to 9.2 percent, nearly two-thirds of the American people believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. A Reuters/Ipsos […]

The New Hampshire Union-Leader’s senior political writer John DiStaso’s reports that long-shot GOP presidential hopeful Thad McCotter has appointed radio talk show host Chris Buck to direct his campaign in the Granite State. “I’ll be in charge of day-to-day operations here in New Hampshire and […]

The New Hampshire Union-Leader’s senior political writer John DiStaso’s reports that long-shot GOP presidential hopeful Thad McCotter has appointed radio talk show host Chris Buck to direct his campaign in the Granite State. “I’ll be in charge of day-to-day operations here in New Hampshire and will […]

President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign raised more than $86 million in the second quarter, according to multiple news sources.   The figure represents money raised by both the Obama campaign itself and the Democratic National Committee, including contributions received by the Obama Victory Fund, a joint fundraising […]

President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign raised more than $86 million in the second quarter, according to multiple news sources.  The figure represents money raised by both the Obama campaign itself and the Democratic National Committee, including contributions received by the Obama Victory Fund, a joint fundraising […]

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas says he will not seek another term in the U.S. House so that he can focus exclusively on his presidential campaign. Paul, 75, made the announcement on his Facebook page on Tuesday.  He also reiterated his decision to retire […]

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas says he will not seek another term in the U.S. House so that he can focus exclusively on his presidential campaign. Paul, 75, made the announcement on his Facebook page on Tuesday.  He reiterated his decision to retire from Congress during an interview later […]

Newly declared Presidential candidate and Michigan Congressman Thad McCotter was interviewed by Fox News host Gretchen Carlson on Fox and Friends last week. The result was a comically awkward exchange in which McCotter appears to be laughing or rolling his eyes at some of the […]

The Republicans have named businessman Bob Turner, the party’s nominee in 2010, as their candidate in New York’s Sept. 13 special election to replace longtime Rep. Anthony Weiner, who gave up his seat on June 16 after being caught sending lewd photos of himself to […]

The Republicans have named businessman Bob Turner, the party’s nominee in 2010, as their candidate in New York’s Sept. 13 special election to replace longtime Rep. Anthony Weiner, who gave up his seat on June 16 after being caught sending lewd photos of himself to […]