Who Is South Carolina’s New Senator?

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 18, 2012 Gov. Nikki Haley's appointment is a tea party-backed congressman who wants to kick entire families off of food stamps for supporting unions, give billions in subsidies to the major oil companies and spend taxpayer dollars to display the Ten Commandments on government property. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senator Demands Federal Pot Plan, Norquist Makes Insane Prediction, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 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 )

Stephen Colbert Is South Carolina’s Favorite to Replace DeMint

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 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 )

Ann Coulter’s Shocking Concession, Stephen Colbert’s Next Electoral Move, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 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 )

Tea Party Favorite Jim DeMint to Quit Senate

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 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 )

Romney Clashes With New BFF, Coulter on Gay Marriage, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 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 )

Handicapping the Veep Stakes

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 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 )

S. Carolina Gubernatorial Hopeful Hit With Affair Accusation

Staff / Truthdig May 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 )