# Democrat

All time

Congressman asks for forgiveness in TV ad after rape comments

Senate hopeful Todd Akin has apologised for his comments at the weekend but President Barack Obama has now waded into the row.

7.4k

Aug 21st 2012, 11:00 AM

# osama bin box office

Video: Osama bin Laden film accused of being Obama re-election stunt

The films makers insist that the film isn’t aimed to benefit Barack Obama as he seeks re-election.

5.6k

Aug 9th 2012, 7:21 PM

# Mixed Bag

Clint Eastwood and Jenna Jameson endorse Mitt Romney

Barack Obama can console himself with the fact that he still has George Clooney’s support. That counts for something, right?

6.6k

Aug 4th 2012, 4:26 PM

# US 2012

Still got it: Bill Clinton viewed favourably by 66pc of Americans - poll

Latest Gallup poll suggests Clinton could be a key player in Obama’s push for a second presidential term.

2.4k

Jul 31st 2012, 10:57 AM

# London 2012

Congress fumes following revelation that US Olympic uniforms are made in China

“They should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them,” declared Senator Harry Reid.

10.3k

Jul 15th 2012, 12:13 PM

# big gap

Romney raises $35m more than Obama in June

Mitt Romney raised $106 million in June while Barack Obama raised $71 million.

3.4k

Jul 9th 2012, 5:38 PM

# Corruption

Jury to begin deliberations in John Edwards case

The former US presidential candidate is on trial for six corruption charges related to his White House run in 2008.

1.1k

May 18th 2012, 9:59 AM

# America

Designer testifies at John Edwards trial over donations from 101-year-old

The former US presidential candidate denies using campaign donations from the elderly millionaire to cover up his pregnant mistress.

2.1k

May 4th 2012, 10:23 AM

# usa 2012

What's Obama's slogan going to be for the 2012 election?

His ‘Yes We Can’ campaign in 2008 was seen as hugely influential – but can his new slogan top its popularity?

3.2k

Apr 30th 2012, 1:55 PM

# Rush Limbaugh

Seventh advertiser suspends funding for Rush Limbaugh's show over "slut" comments

The radio host had harshly criticised a student who testified to Congress over contraceptives.

5.0k

Mar 5th 2012, 11:52 AM

# Crooner

Watch: Barack Obama sings blues classic with Mick Jagger and BB King

The US president belted out a few lines of a blues classic at a concert at the White House last night.

3.1k

Feb 22nd 2012, 9:14 AM

# Joe the Plumber

Joe the Plumber wants to be a Congressman

Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, who became a conservative hero during the 2008 US presidential election, has filed papers to run for a seat in Congress.

553

Oct 12th 2011, 3:36 PM

# election 2012

New US Republican presidential hopeful used to be on Al Gore's team

Rick Perry has previously campaigned for Democrat Al Gore, but is now the ‘rightwing’ governor of Texas. He’s thought to be an ideal Tea Party candidate.

245

Aug 10th 2011, 5:39 PM

# Resignation

US senator in Nevada resigns and will avoid questions over sex scandal

John Ensign would have faced questions from a Senate ethics committee over a pay-off that followed a previously revealed sex scandal.

1.3k

Apr 23rd 2011, 6:24 PM

# US

Rahm Emanuel elected Mayor of Chicago

Former White House chief of staff takes 55 per cent of votes to become new mayor, but local press already suggests he may be a one-termer.

784

Feb 23rd 2011, 11:24 AM

# Arizona

One man charged with attempted assassination of Gabrielle Giffords

Videos reportedly posted by 22-year-old shooting suspect Jared Loughner focus on ‘mind control’ and ‘conscience dreaming’.

554

Jan 10th 2011, 10:02 AM

# Gabrielle Gifford

US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot point blank at public meeting

The congresswoman remains in a critical condition after being shot point blank in the head in Arizona; a total of 18 people were injured in the attack and six people have been reported dead – including a nine-year-old girl.

1.9k

Jan 8th 2011, 9:35 PM