After Sandy: The Long Road Ahead

Some still without power after two weeks in NY and NJ
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Life is approaching a new normal for many in New York and New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the northeast two weeks ago. Lingering destruction, however, means it may take months to rebuild.

Battle for the Texas 23rd District

Two Latino candidates fight to win over Hispanic voters to take congressional seat
Rep. Canseco, Gallego AP

The congressional race in the 23rd District of Texas is the most difficult race in the country to call, according to some election experts, but Republicans say they have a solid lead with just one week to go leading up to the election.

Hypocrisy United

Murphy blasts outside spending while benefiting from it
Murphy, McMahon / WC

Rep. Christopher Murphy (D., Conn.), who has said he opposes the 2010 Citizens United ruling because it “corrupts our democracy,” has relied heavily on spending by outside, anonymously funded groups in his campaign to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I., Conn.).