On the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, Gov. Sarah Palin took a hard-line approach on national security and told ABC News that war with Russia may be necessary if that nation invades another country. Published September 11, 2008
Volunteers have skyrocketed, fundraising has picked up and even the polling shows closer races in some down-ticket congressional contests as Republicans say the effects of "Palin Power" are being felt across the country. Published September 10, 2008
John McCain tells the nation Thursday night that the scars he earned in war and during years of Washington's policy battles left him better-equipped than Democrat Barack Obama. Published September 5, 2008
Fearing demonstrations from Ron Paul delegates at the Republican National Convention, the party has created a "black-hat" squad to track the Paulites and other potential disrupters. Published September 5, 2008
John McCain tells the nation that the scars he earned in war and during years of Washington's policy battles left him better-equipped than Democrat Barack Obama to silence "partisan rancor" and lead through the nation's rough times. Published September 4, 2008
Her prime-time moment arrived, Sarah Palin introduced herself to the nation Wednesday night as a feisty mayor turned governor who was more qualified than Barack Obama to serve in the White House. Published September 4, 2008
President Bush turned over the reins of the Republican Party to John McCain on Tuesday night as McCain's friends touted him as a maverick and teamed up to blast Barack Obama as the least-qualified nominee ever. Published September 3, 2008
Politics gave way to charity out of respect to those suffering from Hurricane Gustav when the Republican National Convention gaveled open Monday, but outside the Xcel Energy Center the parties rolled on. Published September 2, 2008
Republican vice presidential pick and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Monday said her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant. Published September 1, 2008
Sen. John McCain on Sunday canceled most events on the opening day of the Republican National Convention and promised no political rhetoric, taking an unprecedented step as both major political parties scaled back their schedules to allow the Gulf Coast to prepare for Hurricane Gustav. Published September 1, 2008
The Florida delegation to the Republican National Convention has canceled its Thursday post-nomination party and has pledged to donate the funds for the party to the Red Cross and local charities assisting hurricane victims. Published August 31, 2008
It's the unmentioned issue — Democrats were nearly silent on immigration during their convention, and on Sunday House Minority Leader John Boehner said the Republican convention won't say much about it either. Published August 31, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin unseated a sitting Republican governor in a primary by running against her own party establishment in Alaska. Now Mr. McCain hopes her magic can help him distance himself from the unpopular Republican administration in Washington. Published August 30, 2008
Sen. John McCain should be thrilled with the Washington crowd's lukewarm reaction to his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, in an election about change; they are exactly the sort of folks he should want to be miffed. Published August 30, 2008
BREAKING NEWS -- Speculation has been swirling that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been selected as Sen. John McCain's choice for running mate, giving him a force among women and younger voters. Published August 29, 2008
Al Gore on Thursday said that as the man who lost to President Bush in 2000 he knows firsthand the problems of the last eight years, and told the Democratic convention the country must reject Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Published August 29, 2008
Always the bridesmaid, finally the bride. Published August 29, 2008
For the third time since leaving office, former President Bill Clinton tried Wednesday to turn the reins of the Democratic Party over to a successor. This time, maybe it will stick. Published August 28, 2008
Seizing his moment in the national spotlight, Senate candidate Mark Warner framed the fall election as a "race for the future" that Barack Obama and Democrats must win with new ideas and pragmatic politics. Published August 27, 2008
House Democratic Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Tuesday that Republican John McCain wouldn't necessarily be a bad president, but his problem is he has embraced President Bush's policies. Published August 27, 2008
