How The Florida Governor's Debate Became #Fangate
Republican Gov. Rick Scott's campaign wanted organizers to cancel Wednesday night's debate if Democrat Charlie Crist was allowed to use a fan at his podium.
Politics & Government
More Money Raised For GOP Candidates Last Quarter
Local Republican Congressional candidates out-raised the Democrats in the third quarter of this year.
Fears Of A U.S. Ebola Outbreak Prompt Travel Ban Proposals
Congressional Republicans continue to call for a ban on travel from the West African nations caught up in the Ebola outbreak. The Obama administration, however, remains firm in opposing a travel ban.
Rockingham County Magistrate Resigns Over Same-Sex Marriage
John Kallam Jr., a Rockingham County magistrate, submitted his resignation Thursday over his opposition to performing gay marriages.
Nurse Nina Pham To Be Transferred To NIH For Ebola Treatment
The first of two nurses who became infected after treating an Ebola patient at a Dallas hospital will be moved to a "high-level containment" facility at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland.
Security Increased for Winston-Salem Gay Pride Parade
Winston-Salem's Pride Festival organizers are expecting a record crowd this weekend.
Many GOP Candidates Not Commenting On Gay Marriage Wave
Robert Siegel talks with Washington Post political correspondent, Karen Tumulty, about the role gay marriage is playing as an issue in the 2014 elections — especially for Republicans.
Pizza Man Delivers Third-Party Option
Sean Haugh is making waves as a Libertarian candidate in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race. He isn't the only one: Independent candidates are a factor in at least a dozen races.
Political TV Ad Spending Expected To Top $1 Billion
Audie Cornish speaks with Elizabeth Wilner of Kantar Media about the landscape of political TV advertising in the run up to the 2014 election.
Navajo Presidential Race Shaken By Language Gap
Chris Deschene's run for president of the Navajo Nation has been challenged because he's not fluent in the Navajo language. The dispute highlights a split among Native Americans over language issues.