Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26; doesn’t announce plansWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. AP Newsbreak: Former John Edwards aide at courthouse amid investigation into campaign fundsRALEIGH, N.C. — A longtime loyalist and aide to two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards spent the day in a federal courthouse Wednesday amid an investigation into how his former boss spent campaign funds. Feds bring charges against 90-something Seattle strip club mogul with rap sheet dating to ’40sSEATTLE — At 92, Frank Colacurcio Sr. shows little sign of slowing down in a life of crime that began back in the FDR administration with a statutory rape conviction. Supreme Court signals important decisions ahead in politics, civil rightsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will have a new look — and perhaps a new member — but the same right-of-center tilt when the justices return in late summer to deal with unfinished business about money in campaigns. An ‘incomplete’ grade for Supreme Court; important decisions ahead in politics, civil rightsWASHINGTON — On civil rights and campaign cash, the Supreme Court earned an “incomplete” grade in the term that just ended. There is a good chance the court will have a new member but the same right-of-center tilt when the justices return in late summer to deal with unfinished business. Court signals review of campaign finance laws, raising stakes in anti-Hillary movie caseWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court signaled Monday that it could overturn decades-old laws on how money is spent on federal elections, raising the stakes in a case about a scathing documentary about Hillary Rodham Clinton. Supreme Court cases still to be decidedHighlights of the three remaining cases the Supreme Court is expected to decide Monday at its last public session until October: Supreme Court to decide discrimination case, say goodbye to Souter in Monday wrap-upWASHINGTON — A closely watched discrimination lawsuit by white firefighters who say they have unfairly been denied promotions is one of three remaining Supreme Court cases awaiting resolution Monday. FEC rules former Sen. Norm Coleman can use campaign funds to pay for certain legal billsWASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission on Thursday ruled that former Sen. Norm Coleman can use campaign money to pay for legal bills to address allegations involving a donor. DA seeks judge’s removal in Texas fundraiser case, cites campaign contributions from law firmsCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A prosecutor has asked for a judge’s removal from the case of a prominent Democratic fundraiser, suggesting the judge got campaign contributions from law firms linked to the defendant. Cue the delay in John Kerry’s bid to join the ranks of movie producers, using campaign fundsWASHINGTON — It’s not a wrap yet on Sen. John Kerry’s plans to become a movie producer. Federal election panel considers Sen. John Kerry’s request to invest campaign cash in movieWASHINGTON — Federal election officials will have a hand in writing the script on Sen. John Kerry’s plans to become a movie producer. Former Georgia congressman Swindall indicted in alleged campaign contribution schemeATLANTA — A former Georgia congressman has been charged with conspiracy and telling lies in an alleged campaign contribution scheme linked to a 2005 Atlanta city council election. Texas governor ready to raise campaign cash, Hutchison ready to raise a ruckusAUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Rick Perry is ready to raise campaign cash, while Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison may finally be ready to raise a ruckus as the Republican heavyweights begin combat for the governor’s office next year. Watchdog group asks Senate Ethics Committee and FEC to investigate Ensign affairWASHINGTON — A watchdog group alleged Wednesday that Sen. John Ensign violated the Senate’s ethics rules by engaging in an affair with a campaign aide who was married to his administrative assistant, then terminating their employment. Blagojevich’s former chief fundraiser sentenced to 3 years in federal tax caseCHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s former chief fundraiser was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for hiding the use of his company’s money to pay thousands of dollars in gambling debts and other expenses. From fundraising to Facebook, Obama’s methods are tested in governor’s racesMOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — President Barack Obama sent an e-mail endorsing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds to hundreds of thousands of Obama supporters in Virginia last week, the latest indication that the lessons of Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign are playing out in key state races in 2009. Sen. Kennedy featured in new TV campaign commercial for Conn. Sen. Dodd’s re-election bidWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy is going to bat in a new TV campaign ad for longtime pal Sen. Christopher Dodd, who faces a tough re-election fight in Connecticut. AP answers your questions on the news, from Clinton campaign debt to the color green in IslamIf you’re following coverage of postelection protests in Iran, you’re probably seeing green. Once hush-hush, drug war plays big in Mexico’s mid-term electionsMEXICO CITY — When Mario Anguiano successfully ran for mayor of Colima three years ago, no one much cared that his brother and cousin were in prison on drug charges. Iran’s unassuming political insider now rock star in opposition “green wave” movementHe’s gone from colorless insider to political rock star — a graying, bearded veteran of the Islamic regime who now stands at the forefront of a youth-driven movement fighting for change. Maine gay marriage opponents hire firm that led successful California Proposition 8 proposalPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine have hired the public relations firm that led the successful Proposition 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage in California, while supporters have turned to a legislative aide who led a successful campaign to retain Maine’s gay rights law. Maine gay marriage opponents hire California firm that led Prop 8 proposalPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage opponents in Maine have hired the California public relations firm that led the successful Prop 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage. New poll shows Karzai with big lead as Afghan presidential campaign beginsKABUL — Oversize posters of President Hamid Karzai blanketed the Afghan capital Tuesday as the two-month presidential campaign began. While Afghans on the street openly complained about Karzai’s rule, a new survey showed why he is likely to win a second term: His opponents have almost no support. Campaign for Afghanistan presidential election begins, with Karzai the front-runnerKABUL — A two-month campaign season began Tuesday for presidential elections to decide who leads Afghanistan for the next five years, as the Taliban rebellion grows more violent and the U.S. sends in tens of thousands of troops to combat it. Afghan presidential candidates prepare for crowded campaign to lead countryKABUL — President Hamid Karzai and 40 other candidates begin their official campaigns for Afghanistan’s top post Tuesday, an election that will decide who will lead the country through a spike in violence and a surge in U.S. troops to combat it. Casinos sue Blagojevich over Illinois law mandating profit sharing with horse racing tracksCHICAGO — Four Illinois riverboat casinos are suing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich as they continue to fight a state law that requires them to share their profits with the state’s ailing horse racing tracks. Ahmadinejad leads with nearly 70 percent of partial results in Iran voteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Interior Ministry has released partial results showing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leading with nearly 70 percent of votes counted so far in Friday’s election. FEC draft advisory OKs Indiana Rep. Visclosky to use campaign funds for legal billsWASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission has issued a draft advisory allowing Rep. Pete Visclosky to use campaign funds for the legal bills he’s incurring in the federal investigation of a now-defunct defense lobbying firm. State media declares Iranian president winner in election, but rival also claims victoryTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state news agency reported that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won re-election Friday, but his main reformist challenger also confidently claimed victory at a news conference moments earlier. |
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