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Scott Lee Cohen, who lost the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in Illinois, has filed an independent bid for the top job.

In the Texas governor’s race, incumbent Rick Perry (R) and Democratic challenger Bill White are tied at 43 percent.

Contrary to reports yesterday, Rahm Emanuel could serve as Obama’s chief of staff well into 2011.

Wayne Allyn Root, a Libertarian Party leader, is causing his party an identity crisis.

The anonymous author of Playboy’s Tea Party confessional speaks with The Daily Caller.

The first head to roll in the McChrystal flap is the general’s press aide.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) says that his party is actually capable of attacking the national debt.

Though the U.S. still loves Great Britain, there have been some strains on the relationship because of BP.