Nicole Allan

Nicole Allan is a senior editor at The Atlantic.

Sarah Palin Endorses Christine O'Donnell

Sarah Palin Endorses Christine O'Donnell

A fleeting mention on Sean Hannity's radio show is followed by a tweet from the Delaware Senate candidate More »

Orbital View: Flooding in Pakistan

Orbital View: Flooding in Pakistan

50 days of flooding have re-routed the Indus River and opened up whole new waterways More »

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As Daley Steps Down, Will Rahm Step Up?

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Murkowski Still Considering a Third-Party Run

What the Drop in Illegal Residency Means for Immigration Reform

What the Drop in Illegal Residency Means for Immigration Reform

Will minor gains on the immigration front prompt comprehensive reform or stall negotiations altogether? More »

What's Behind Carly Fiorina's Labor Day Jaunt to Israel?

What's Behind Carly Fiorina's Labor Day Jaunt to Israel?

The California Senate candidate heeds a tradition of politicians making high-profile trips to the region, but does she have any hopes of peeling off pro-Israel voters or donors from their longtime ally Barbara Boxer? More »

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Illegal Immigration Has Dropped by Two-Thirds Since 2000

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Ousted Republican Senators Were Vulnerable to Conservative Attacks: A Graphic

Murkowski Concedes, and the Tea Party Advances

Murkowski Concedes, and the Tea Party Advances

After a drawn-out vote count, the Alaska Republican is the latest incumbent to fall to an underestimated insurgent More »

Vote Counting in Alaska Gives Murkowski a Small Boost

Vote Counting in Alaska Gives Murkowski a Small Boost

With 15,000 ballots to count today, will a gain of 343 votes build into a pattern that could tip the race? More »

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With Charlie Rangel's Challenger, Déja Vu

What to Watch in Louisiana on Saturday

What to Watch in Louisiana on Saturday

In challenging Vitter, Melancon leaves his House seat vulnerable to Republicans, while Cao worries about a Democratic upset More »

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If Democrats Learn Anything From Murkowski, It's Go Negative

Murkowski's Third-Party Options Limited and Not Promising

Murkowski's Third-Party Options Limited and Not Promising

She would likely have to replace the Libertarian Party's candidate, and even then, she could just split the Republican vote More »

Will Democrats Dump Their Nominee in Alaska?

Will Democrats Dump Their Nominee in Alaska?

With a last-minute candidate switch, it's possible More »

Ken Cuccinelli's End Run on Abortion

Ken Cuccinelli's End Run on Abortion

The Virginia attorney general has skirted the state legislature to urge new regulations of abortion clinics that abortion rights advocates worry would force the clinics out of business More »

Murkowski, Palin, and the Pros and Cons of Incumbency

Murkowski, Palin, and the Pros and Cons of Incumbency

Today's Republican Senate primary in Alaska is a twist on this season's incumbent vs. insurgent campaign narrative More »

John Hickenlooper Hops in the Shower

John Hickenlooper Hops in the Shower

A clever new ad has fun with positive messaging More »

Immigration Politics a Boon for Jan Brewer and John McCain

Immigration Politics a Boon for Jan Brewer and John McCain

A twice-proven formula in Arizona: hammer a harsh stance on immigration, and former trespasses shall be forgotten More »

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In South Dakota, a Democratic 'Mama Grizzly' Fights a Palin Doppelganger

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Picking up the Pieces After the Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

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