Nov 25th, 2008 · With Democratic Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano moving to Washington to become Homeland Security Chief, she's leaving behind a state entirely in Republican control. Some local Democrats feel abandoned in the midst of a severe budget crisis.
Nov 21st, 2008 · Word of Cabinet offers by President-elect Obama flew fast and furious Friday afternoon: Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) for secretary of state, Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) for commerce secretary and New York Federal Reserve President Tim Geithner for secretary of the Treasury.
Nov 13th, 2008 · In the recent elections, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Gov. Sarah Palin were running for some of the highest political positions in the U.S. But where does the so-called glass ceiling for women stand? Slate.com's XX Factor bloggers Dahlia Lithwick and Emily Bazelon discuss Clinton's and Palin's roles in this election.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is widely regarded as one of the Republican Party's future leaders. He says that his party has to attract new voters like women, hispanics and African Americans, while also staying true to its core values like a pro-life position on abortion. He tells Renee Montagne that the GOP has to reach out to Sam's Club Voters — meaning people who are focused on bread and butter issues.
Nov 7th, 2008 · Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a freeze on pending foreclosures in an effort to help thousands of distressed homeowners in the state. But some economists say it's a bad idea that will only push California's mortgage rates higher.
Nov 7th, 2008 · In the face of a deepening statewide and national economic crisis, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced billions of dollars in budget cuts and new taxes for next year. Schwarzenegger called a special session Thursday to explain where cuts are necessary.
Nov 7th, 2008 · A federal judge in California is threatening to start contempt of court hearings against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state controller on Friday for not turning over millions of dollars to improve prison health care in the cash-strapped state.
Nov 6th, 2008 · With new national prominence, Gov. Sarah Palin will have to figure out how she fits back into the intimate world of politics in her home state. At the same time, speculation about her next move is running high — with some supporters already associating her name with the 2012 presidential race.