The Republicans’ electoral map problem
GOP supporter reacts to vote results. (David Goldman/AP)
MONDAY FIX | In the last six elections, the Democratic candidate has averaged 327 electoral votes to the Republican’s 310. The numbers paint a clear picture: The GOP now faces the same low electoral-college ceiling that Democrats confronted in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
For Red America, what happens now?
Many Republicans grieve not only for themselves and Romney but for a country they think has gone off track.
A ‘fiscal cliff’ or a ‘magic moment’?
The debt debate has paralyzed the Capitol for two years. Now some see a new opportunity for a deal.
Petraeus probe draws scrutiny
Call for inquiry of FBI’s handling of case comes as new details emerge about situation behind resignation.
What did Supreme Court hear
about gays on Election Day?
Despite passage of some marriage laws, it is unclear what justices will do with DOMA cases awaiting them.
Schumer says he’s restarting immigration talks with Graham
Democratic senator from New York says talks will begin anew with his GOP colleague from South Carolina.
Showdown looms over filibuster
Democrats are threatening to change the rules without GOP support, all but inviting retaliation.
‘SNL’ on Mitt Romney’s election night
THE FIX | The unsuccessful Republican nominee spent Nov. 6 drinking lots and lots of milk.
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How to fix the nation’s highways?
Repairing the infrastructure remains an issue in Obama’s second term.
The East Coast Rapist bristles at the r-word
It was only after seeing some of his victims in court, Thomas said, that he realized for the first time that they weren't objects but real people he'd caused real harm.
Lawmakers react to David Petraeus resignation, talk fiscal cliff and immigration compromises
Watch what lawmakers had to say about CIA Director David Petraeus's resignation, the "fiscal cliff" negotiations and the possibility of striking a deal on immigration reform.
Tom Coburn: Republicans didnt explain what we were for
The Republican senator from Oklahoma took stock Sunday morning of last week's election.
David Axelrod: Speaker Boehners rhetoric has been encouraging
The senior Obama campaign adviser says he sees some encouraging signs in what the House Speaker has been saying about the fiscal cliff.
Senate Intelligence Chairwoman: We received no advance notice about Petraeus
"It was like a lighting bolt," Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said Sunday morning.
VA still wrestling with disability claims
Veterans face backlogs, inaccuracies as agency works to tackle problem.
Private consultants see huge profits in most expensive election in U.S. history
Media firms, telemarketing firms, pollsters and other consultants raked in millions.
Karl Rove says super PAC will carry on
The GOP strategist ponders new missions for American Crossroads, including taking on GOP primaries.
Rep. Allen West is apparently defeated
THE FIX | He trails by more than 2,000 votes with basically every vote counted, but his campaign is threatening to sue.
White House eyeing replacements if Susan Rice leaves U.N. post
Samantha Powers and Eileen Donahoe are said to be in the mix.
Do Democrats owe their Senate majority to women?
A new study says women’s votes made the difference in the outcomes of several high-profile races that helped Democrats retain control of the Senate.
Obama and the press: an inauspicious start
This president, unlike some of his predecessors, declines to hold press conference right after reelection.
Where Obama did better in 2012 than in 2008 (in one map)
Two places where Obama did better: The Jersey Shore and -- get this -- Alaska.
New Hampshire’s Democratic wave, explained
The Granite State experienced a Democratic wave election, even as Washington stayed largely the same.
Senate Democrats face a very tough 2014 map
Our first look at the top 10 Senate races of 2014 features nine Democratic seats.
TSA screeners ratify contract
Airport security screeners have ratified the first contract with the Transportation Security Administration, a pact that among other things overhauls their pay for performance system to emphasize actual on the job performance over certification tests.
Boehner details negotiations timeline
House speaker gave more detail on how he would like to implement any deal to avert the fiscal cliff.
Republicans find religion on immigration reform. Is it too late?
Republicans finally get they have a political problem on immigration. But will their base let them solve it?
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