Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-Va.) has long been on almost everyone's short list for the Republican vice presidential nomination. But now McDonnell's national security credentials have come into question, thanks to his mishandling of a bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly.

Members of Congress need to make real choices, not simply draw up wish lists. They need to work to enact legislation that moves our country in the direction that reflects its core principles, and that requires recognizing that the way to solve problems is sometimes incremental.

One approach for Mitt Romney would be what opponents might call a double-vanilla ticket, with another white male as vice presidential nominee. Four possibilities come to mind.

The overwhelming success of the Mega Millions enterprise makes it an irresistible target for something more — a way to transform American elections and along the way reduce our deep political dysfunction.

Hillary Clinton's recent victory in Ohio may prove that she is more electable than Senator Barack Obama.

Ticketmaster recently launched an aggressive lobbying campaign to back new legislation in state governments across the United States to restrict free trading of event tickets.

New Yorkers can cheer yesterday's decision by Amtrak's board to dismiss the railroad's president, David Gunn, and begin a search for "a leader with vision and experience."

If demand falls because of airline tariff increases, it is economy class holiday-makers who will probably be hardest hit, affecting not only airlines but the entire tourism industry.