Election News
Cooper's budget and healthcare expertise are getting noticed
Fred Thompson seems to be seriously considering a run for the leadership of the national Republican Party, as the GOP prepares to rebuild from the rubble of the 2008 election.
In a history-making moment, Barack Obama has been elected the President of the United States. John McCain conceded the race shortly after 11 pm.
A top adviser to Harold Ford Jr. says the former Memphis congressman is not angling to be considered to fill the U.S. Senate held by Hillary Rodham Clinton
House Republicans unanimously elected Jason Mumpower as majority leader on Monday, positioning the Bristol lawmaker to eventually take over the body's leadership from long-time Democratic speaker Jimmy Naifeh.
Overall, 52 percent of Tennessee voters were white born-again Christians. Only Arkansas, with 55 percent, was higher.
The Tennessee Democratic Party faces an uncertain future.
A Republican leadership could give new hope to gun and anti-abortion measures.
Obama's win in North Carolina was the first for a Democratic presidential candidate since Jimmy Carter won the state in 1976.
Get ready for one of the most important presidential transitions in modern history, as Obama, who won over anxious voters with his calm reserve on economic issues, must now quickly make decisions that will affect businesses and consumers for years to come.
Repairing the economy may be President-elect Obama's biggest priority when he takes office, but other domestic issues will be competing for attention from the Obama administration and the next Congress.
Millie (a springer spaniel), Buddy (a chocolate Lab), Barney and Miss Beazley (Scottish terriers) have all called 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. home. Who will be the next White House pooch?
The state's Democrats suffered losses up and down the ticket.
In tight economic times, voters decided it was better to have a margarita with dinner at Las Maracas Mexican Restaurant in White House while adding revenue to the fast-growing town.
An issue with scanning absentee ballots has delayed Knox County's final vote tally and put Charter Amendment #3 into question.
