Will Alabama and Mississippi clear the field? The results are in and the answer is: To the contrary. These were close three-way races. But Rick Santorum’s wins in both Alabama and Mississippi ensure that he will stay in the race.

The Obama administration should respond to a formal complaint in the wake of serious black-on-Asian violence at South Philadelphia High School.

Republicans' prospects for major pickups in the Senate have improved significantly over the past year. Here is a closer look.

As the final votes were being counted, it was possible to draw some lessons from Republican Bob McDonnell's victory in Virginia and the close, three-way governor's race in New Jersey.

Republicans may find it difficult to convert the increasing unease with Democratic policies into Republican (or Conservative) victories across the board.

The off-year gubernatorial contests are often the first real opportunity for a party out of power to get back some momentum.