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Washington (CNN) - Conservative activist Ralph Reed has decided not to run for the Georgia congressional seat being vacated by Rep. John Linder. Reed said he "can best advance conservative principles" through his consulting firm and his role as ...

Marco Rubio launched his first TV ad Wednesday. (CNN) - Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio has launched the first television ad of the bitter Republican primary fight between himself and Gov. Charlie Crist. The minute-long spot...

Joe Biden said the U.S. won't play favorites Wednesday while visiting the Middle East. Ramallah, West Bank (CNN) - The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between t...

Activist Doris Haddock died Tuesday night in New Hampshire. (CNN) - Political activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock, best known for walking across the country at the age of 89 in support of overhauling the nation's campaign finance syst...

(CNN) – The campaign arm of House Democrats announced Wednesday that 13 candidates gunning for Republican-held seats are being welcomed into a program that offers them a considerable financial leg up in their midterm races. The Democratic ...

Rick Santorum defended his record as a pro-life politician Tuesday night. (CNN) - Rick Santorum is fighting back against charges that he's a "pro-life fraud." The former senator from Pennsylvania, and possible 2012 Republican pres...