Oct 29th, 2008 · Supreme Court appointments arguably are a president's most enduring legacy, and the next president could get the chance to choose a few justices. If John McCain is elected, conservatives could solidify their control of the court because liberal justices are expected to retire.
Sep 24th, 2008 · New polls show the presidential race tightening. A Washington Post/ABC News poll has Obama leading by single digits. But an NPR poll shows that McCain js leading by two points and solidifying his lead in key swing states.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Sen. No, as he was often called, "was a real throwback," says Merle Black, a professor of southern politics at Emory University. One of a select group of politicians who helped solidify Republican control in the South, he had a loyal constituency of working-class whites in North Carolina.
Jun 17th, 2008 · Stewart Gaffney and John Lewis are taking advantage of California's new law allowing same-sex marriages. The two are one of hundreds of gay couples expected to say their vows today. The couple reflects on their long road to formally solidifying their union, and the potential threat to gay marriage in November.
Mar 3rd, 2008 · While the Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning down to the wire in the important states of Texas and Ohio, the GOP presidential frontrunner took the weekend off. Sen. John McCain returns to the campaign trail Monday in Texas, where he's hoping to solidify his party's nomination.
Feb 25th, 2008 · U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates continues his trip through Southeast Asia with a stop in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation. With China stepping up its military planning, Washington is increasingly seeing Indonesia as a strategic ally.
Oct 5th, 2007 · Though the presidential election is more than a year away candidates are solidifying their positions. Polls show Hillary Clinton with a strong lead on the Democratic side while Republican Rudy Giuliani may be losing support.
Jun 16th, 2007 · On The Reminder, Feist appears to be on her way to becoming a full-fledged star. 2005's Let It Die helped solidify her as a darling of the indie-rock scene, but her major label debut is an album that both the critics and the broader public seem to love.