WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard a strong argument Tuesday for reining in partisan gerrymandering — at least if it's extreme enough to allow one party's politicians to keep themselves in power for … [Read more...] about For First Time, SCOTUS Seems Receptive to Imposing Some Limits on Partisan Gerrymanders
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Hackers Breach U.S. Voting Machines in 90 Minutes
Hackers were able to successfully breach the software of U.S. voting machines in less than two hours at a competition in Las Vegas. The event exposed glaring deficiencies in the security of U.S. … [Read more...] about Hackers Breach U.S. Voting Machines in 90 Minutes
Outed Indiana Republican Opposed to LGBT Rights Loses Race for City Council
Republican Brent Randall lost his bid for a seat on Goshen, Indiana's City Council on Tuesday. Late last month, Randall was outed as gay after his profile on gay dating website Adam4Adam became … [Read more...] about Outed Indiana Republican Opposed to LGBT Rights Loses Race for City Council
Bernie Sanders Opens Up Huge Lead Over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Poll
Sen. Bernie Sanders continues to widen his lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, according to a new CNN/WMUR poll. 46% of Democratic primary voters in the Granite State now back Sanders, … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Opens Up Huge Lead Over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Poll
Ellen Unveils the All-Trump 2016 GOP Debate Line Up: VIDEO
And you thought one billionaire blowhard was a headache. Try 11 of em. Hoping to boost her ratings, Ellen DeGeneres created this hilarious (and more than a little terrifying) video that replaces … [Read more...] about Ellen Unveils the All-Trump 2016 GOP Debate Line Up: VIDEO
Carly Fiorina Leads Donald Trump in New Hampshire Poll
In what seems like the first time in forever, Donald Trump is not #1 in a GOP primary poll. The Hill reports that a Voter Gravity poll released Friday has debate favorite Carly Fiorina leading the … [Read more...] about Carly Fiorina Leads Donald Trump in New Hampshire Poll
Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah Hilariously Recap the GOP Debate: WATCH
Newly minted Late Show host Stephen Colbert recapped Wednesday's GOP debate with a hilarious segment poking fun at all the insults, Trump-isms, and pot talk that took place during the three hour … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah Hilariously Recap the GOP Debate: WATCH
Taiwanese Animators Spoof Mike Huckabee’s Love Affair with Kim Davis at the GOP Debate: WATCH
The wacky team behind the Taiwanese Animators is back to tackle last night's GOP presidential debate, including Mike Huckabee's obsession with Kim Davis. Huckabee, you'll recall, had this to say … [Read more...] about Taiwanese Animators Spoof Mike Huckabee’s Love Affair with Kim Davis at the GOP Debate: WATCH
Young Republicans’ Reaction to GOP Debate Hints at Trump’s Decline: VIDEO
It may be too soon to say, but Donald Trump's poorly received debate performance last night *might* be the beginning of the end for the billionaire blowhard. Ahead of the GOP debate, Fusion … [Read more...] about Young Republicans’ Reaction to GOP Debate Hints at Trump’s Decline: VIDEO
Matt Baume on How Candidates Handled the Kim Davis Question At the GOP Debate: WATCH
Writer Matt Baume has a new video out that takes a look at how the GOP candidates handled the "Kim Davis question" at both of the presidential debates last night. As we reported previously, … [Read more...] about Matt Baume on How Candidates Handled the Kim Davis Question At the GOP Debate: WATCH
