Day: December 13, 2008

VIDEO: In new TV ad, Illinois GOP says “The people of Illinois deserve a special election.”

The top two urban jobs both appear to go to Bloomberg allies. See also: Carrion to head new urban office

A federal history of the U.S.-led reconstruction of Iraq depicts the effort as crippled by poor planning, waste and deception.

VIDEO: “Questions Remain.” See also: GOP Blago hit: A Dem a day

Jim Bunning uninvited to an autograph signing because of bailout vote. See also: GOP: Blame it on the UAW

Mr. Topus, just 18 when he enlisted in the Army, was among the last of the several thousand pigeoneers who served the United States in the war.

The big questions: What’s his exercise routine? What movie has he seen recently? Who cuts his hair?

Residents of Illinois have had a tradition of accepting corruption among their politicians, even expecting it.

Barack Obama’s closest friends have promised to stay tight-knit once the first family enters the White House.

In an Ideas piece, the FL GOP chair says the party needs to refocus on values and put partisan rhetoric aside.