Topic: UVA Center for Politics

Decoder Wire Four reasons the Senate gun control bill may be kaput

The Senate is slated to vote Wednesday on nine gun control provisions, but prospects for passage for several – including expanding background checks to more gun buyers – look dim. Here's why.

Bloomberg vs. NRA: Big spending could swing Illinois race (+video)

State legislatures: why Republican wave of 2010 is here to stay

With Paul Ryan, Romney brings Wisconsin into play. But it's no sure bet. (+video)

Paul Ryan: Which campaign gets the bigger boost?

We know Paul Ryan is a budget hawk. But what about other issues?

Will California's nonpartisan primary result in more moderate candidates?

Hilary Rosen flap: A campaign gift to Mitt Romney

Illinois primary: For Mitt Romney, delegates less important than 'winning'

David Dreier to leave Congress: Is California losing its clout?

Mitch Daniels State of the Union rebuttal makes GOP wonder: 'What if?'

Can Mitt Romney recover from his South Carolina 'disaster'?

The verdict on Rick Perry: He just wasn't ready, analysts say

Hours before Iowa, Mitt Romney leads (barely), Rick Santorum surges

Why Mitt Romney isn't balking at strong voter support for Ron Paul

Virginia primary: Was it so hard for Perry and Gingrich to get on the ballot?

Gary Johnson to bolt GOP for Libertarians. Will his candidacy matter?

New Ron Paul ad: Newt Gingrich guilty of 'serial hypocrisy' (VIDEO)

Newt Gingrich: Does he have a path to the GOP nomination?

Ron Paul's strength in Iowa shows it's too soon to write him off

Obama on bus tour: GOP jobs plan is 'let's have dirtier air, dirtier water'

The campaign contribution scramble: Will Mitt Romney keep GOP lead?

Texas's record as death penalty capital: a help for Rick Perry?

Why are Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney campaigning early in Arizona?

Are the media scared of Ron Paul?