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Reince Priebus Chosen by Republicans to Unite Party as Steele Departs

-Tom Diemer

The Wisconsin Republican chairman is the new head of the Republican National Committee, succeeding Michael Steele, who fought hard to save his job but was rejected by party stalwarts worried about debt and leadership.

Oprah: Sarah Palin Presidential Run 'Does Not Scare Me'

-Tom Diemer

Winfrey said Americans could "fall in love" with Palin as a television personality. As for Palin as a presidential candidate, the prospect "does not scare me because I believe in the intelligence of the American public," she said.

Tea Party and CNN to Host 2011 Republican Presidential Debate in Florida

-Tom Diemer

CNN called the tea party movement fascinating and diverse and said it "already has drastically changed the country's political landscape."

Victorious Murkowski: Alaskans Rejected Governance Based on 'Anger or Fear'

-Tom Diemer

Murkowski, a Republican, signaled her independence, saying her victory did not come about through a GOP campaign alone but was supported by independents and Democrats as well.

Black Caucus Holding Off on Endorsing Pelosi as Minority Leader

-Tom Diemer

Pelosi also has a challenge from the moderate/conservative faction of her party -- Rep. Heath Shuler says he will run against her for minority leader.

Murkowski Write-In Ballot Count to Begin Wednesday in Alaska

-Tom Diemer

Election officials will begin counting write-in ballots in Alaska's Senate race next week to determine how many have incumbent Republican Lisa Murkowski's name on them.

Bill Clinton Robo-Calls for Scott McAdams in Alaska

-Christopher Weber

The Democrat is hoping that last-minute recorded phone messages from the former president will help push him over the top in the three-way battle for Senate.

Kendrick Meek Denies Bill Clinton Urged Him to Quit Senate Race

-Tom Diemer

The Florida Democrat, trailing in the polls, vows to stay and fight, despite reports that he's been urged to drop out of the three-way contest and back independent Charlie Crist to help beat Republican Marco Rubio.

Does VFW Controversy Show Democrats Get No Credit For Helping Vets?

-Andrea Stone

A conservative backlash greeted the VFW political action committee's Democratic-heavy congressional endorsements, even though the party is generous toward veterans.

Cardinal-Designate Burke Says Catholics Cannot Vote for Candidates Who Are Pro-Choice

-David Gibson

Archbishop Raymond Burke, an influential American prelate at the Vatican, draws a line in the sand but says he's not being partisan.

Take a Whiff: Southern California Republican Uses Ad That Really Stinks

-Tom Diemer

Van Tran, who's hopes to unseat Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez, says something stinks in Washington and he's trying to demonstrate with a scratch-and-sniff political mailing.

Bypassed by Obama, Frank Caprio Gets Campaign Help From Bill Clinton

-Tom Diemer

The former president will campaign in Rhode Island for Frank Caprio, the Democratic candidate for governor who said President Obama could "shove it" for not endorsing him.

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