Republicans took the House in a historic sweep, but failed to take the Senate — or elect rich-lady candidates (Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina, Linda McMahon) and sundry crazy people (Sharron Angle, Christine O'Donnell, Carl Paladino). Here's a complete rundown.
Here's why the vaunted rise of conservative women isn't a boon to all women: it only works if you're conservative.
"What a night for women in politics," Tweeted Joe Scarborough. Most, though not all, were conservatives. Warning: in days ahead, you will be hearing the phrase "Mama Grizzly" more than any reasonable person can bear. A primer, after the jump.
A second man is claiming he slept with South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley, but her campaign blames "the good old boys" for the allegations. Who's right?
South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley is now implying that blogger Will Focus was paid to claim a sexual relationship with her. Meanwhile, 2012 Republican presidential candidates are clamoring to show their support.
Political philandering is typically seen as a man's game, but South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley may have proved women can play too — at least if you believe one blogger.
