Campaign

Former offensive lineman Jon Runyan (R) is the latest professional athlete to look at running for political office.

Thirteen current and former House members are running for Senate, and that means lots of opposition research for their opponents.

Foreign policy has returned to the national political dialogue after a lengthy hiatus.

Apart from the special election for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy’s seat, the next big elections will be primaries.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin touted her new book and played coy about her presidential ambitions Monday on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Sen. Hutchison’s resignation delay has thrown a special election in doubt and wreaked havoc on the plans of Texas politicians.

Supporters of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba have made more than $10 million in campaign contributions since 2004.

As Democrats struggle with a healthcare bill, Democrats running for office are treating it as a political hot potato.

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) won't resign from her Senate seat until after the gubernatorial primary.

Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-N.C.) will not challenge Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) in 2010, his campaign announced Friday.