Nicole Allan

Nicole Allan is a senior editor at The Atlantic.

The San Diego Surfer Murkowski Should Read Up On

Donna Frye almost became mayor of the country's eighth-largest city by waging a write-in campaign. Sen. Lisa Murkowski could learn from her experience. More »

Anti-Islamic Sentiment Cheered at Values Voter Summit

Anti-Islamic Sentiment Cheered at Values Voter Summit

Conservative icon Gary Bauer's vigorous attack on Islam as a wholesale religion and culture triggered the crowd's enthusiasm More »

Christine O'Donnell Nails First Major Speech Since Her Election

Christine O'Donnell Nails First Major Speech Since Her Election

It's important to remember, however, that the Values Voter audience she was addressing couldn't have provided a more enthusiastic sounding board More »

Values Voters Go Gaga for Mike Pence

Values Voters Go Gaga for Mike Pence

The House Republican leader drew the biggest cheers of the morning with an impassioned defense of fiscal and social conservatism More »

DeMint Outshines Huckabee at Values Voter Summit

DeMint Outshines Huckabee at Values Voter Summit

The former Arkansas governor and the senator from South Carolina -- both rumored to be considering presidential runs in 2012 -- took the stage in Washington this morning More »

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Christine O'Donnell Bashes Homosexuality, May Have a Gay Sister

Charlie Cook Moves Connecticut Senate Race to 'Toss-Up'

Charlie Cook Moves Connecticut Senate Race to 'Toss-Up'

Linda McMahon now trails Richard Blumenthal by just single digits, according to some polls More »

Obama Gets His Way With Small Business Bill

Obama Gets His Way With Small Business Bill

Two Republicans who aren't running for re-election cross the aisle to vote for measures the president has been plugging More »

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Harry Reid Has No Idea How Creepy He Sounds

Christine O'Donnell Is a Tolkienite

Christine O'Donnell Is a Tolkienite

Turns out she's a Lord of the Rings fan. A big one. More »

Ayotte Wins in New Hampshire, GOP Sighs With Relief

Ayotte Wins in New Hampshire, GOP Sighs With Relief

Compared to Christine O'Donnell, Kelly Ayotte is as established a candidate as they come More »

Cook, Rothenberg Shift Delaware Race from Republicans to Democrats

Cook, Rothenberg Shift Delaware Race from Republicans to Democrats

The two gold standard election prognosticators agree that Republicans have likely botched their shot at picking up Delaware's Senate seat More »

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Castle Will Not Endorse O'Donnell

Harry Reid's Ultimatum on Immigration Reform, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Harry Reid's Ultimatum on Immigration Reform, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The majority leader forces a vote on immigration reform by shoving it into an already controversial defense spending bill More »

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Malfunctioning Voting Machines, Mass Chaos Reported in New York

Charlie Rangel Fights for His Seat

Charlie Rangel Fights for His Seat

The 40-year congressman's ethical entanglements make him vulnerable for the first time in a long time--but the Rangel name still pulls its weight More »

AFL-CIO Steps Into NFL Negotiations

AFL-CIO Steps Into NFL Negotiations

The union rallies for the jobs dependent upon professional football--both service employees and players More »

A Tea Party Split in New Hampshire?

A Tea Party Split in New Hampshire?

Tea Party icons Sarah Palin and Jim DeMint are backing rivals in a close race for Senate. Whose endorsement will matter more? More »

What to Watch in Congress Next Week

What to Watch in Congress Next Week

Obama will likely nab a small business victory, but EPA regulations are endangered More »

Running as a Write-In: As Hard as It Sounds?

Running as a Write-In: As Hard as It Sounds?

Lisa Murkowski is considering a nearly impossible path -- but if anyone can do it, it's probably her More »

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