Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 14, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including a GOP contender for a top Cabinet post in the Obama administration and why Michigan Republicans should have taken a closer look at the right-to-work legislation they passed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 11, 2012
Colbert, a Palmetto State native who has twice mounted a satirical challenge to become the president of South Carolina, has already asked viewers of "The Colbert Report" to push Gov. Nikki Haley to appoint him to the seat being vacated by Republican Jim DeMint. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 7, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including why Sen. Rand Paul is criticizing Republican leaders and a major GOP donor visits Washington. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 7, 2012
The conservative South Carolina senator announced Thursday that he would step down next month to run a conservative think tank. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 7, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including July fundraising totals for the presidential candidates and the Republican National Convention speaker lineup. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigApr 6, 2012
Playing second fiddle to Mitt Romney won't be easy, but somebody has to be his running mate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 24, 2010
Although she categorically denies the story, Nikki Haley, a GOP up-and-comer who's angling to replace scandal-tainted South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, is now obliged to answer to rumors that she herself has dabbled in extramarital relations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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