The other races to watch: Governors, pot and more
Key ballot initiatives on issues like same-sex marriage and marijuana could influence national policy, while the GOP should gain more power in gubernatorial races
The 2012 Election
Will the election really change anything?
Analysis: Washington will be the same whether or not Obama wins -- but shifting demographics could bring real change
Obama: I'm the one you can trust with change
In one of his final rallies of the 2012 election, Obama targets Romney's recent call for "change," and urges voters to help him finish what he started
Taking the pulse of Nate Silver's numbers
New York Times statistician explains how he calculates the odds of election victory based on "crowd-sourcing" others' poll results
7 reasons to care about this year's House races
From Tea Party stars whose careers are at risk to Pelosi's political future, 7 reasons not to dismiss House elections
U.K. bookie declares Obama victorious
Paddy Power, Europe's biggest book-maker, is already paying out winnings to gamblers who bet on the U.S. incumbent
Obama camp exudes confidence in home stretch
Top aide "would put money on us being able to win all" swing states; Advisors say Obama even seems relaxed
Ryan: Obama policies threaten 'Judeo-Christian' values
The GOP vice presidential candidate gets personal in Faith & Freedom Coalition's teletown hall
In Pa., Romney praises N.J.'s Christie
GOP candidate singled out N.J. Gov. Christie's handling of the Superstorm Sandy aftermath
Trouble signs in Iowa for Romney?
With the race in a dead heat and time ticking away, Romney arrived in Des Moines last night for an early morning rally
Obama: Romney's policies are "not change"
The president uses a final campaign swing to portray himself as a warrior for everyday Americans and to deride Mitt Romney as a shill for powerful interests
Tension and optimism inside Romney camp
As Romney crisscrosses the country, his campaign sees the finish line
Romney returns to New Hampshire
Candidate appeals to state where he currently trails Obama in polls
On Wis. campus, Obama support bubbles below surface
Political activity may not be outwardly apparent at the University of Wisconsin, but students point to more subtle signs of participation
Gibbs ahead of jobs report: We're not where we want to be
Obama senior campaign adviser says Mitt Romney's decision to campaign in Pennsylvania in final days shows GOP ticket is "desperate"
Romney to campaign in Pennsylvania Sunday
Candidate heckled in Virginia by protester calling on him to "End Climate Silence" in wake of Sandy
The secret of Romney's success: Ignore conservatives?
If Mitt Romney wins the election, it will be because he declined to heed conservative leaders' advice
Obama camp takes Colin Powell ad to TV
After releasing Powell's Obama endorsement in the form of a radio ad, the Obama campaign follows it up with a similar TV spot in 9 battleground states
Colin Powell stars in new Obama ad
Obama campaign releases new radio spot highlighting support of former Bush official Colin Powell
Biden: Romney Jeep Ad "outrageous lie"
The vice president says presidential elections are about character, and Romney has flunked the test
Romney hits the high road during Sandy's aftermath
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney refrained from attacking President Obama as he resumed campaigning in the wake of Hurricane Sandy
With Obama touring storm damage, Ryan passes on political attacks
Instead, the GOP vice presidential nominee focuses on the positive in Wisconsin
Romney donates to American Red Cross
GOP Nominee sends a personal check to the American Red Cross; Romney spokesman declines to specify amount
GOP sees path emerging for Romney win in Iowa
Republicans recently wrote off the state for Romney but something has shifted there
Romney's challenge: How to campaign after Sandy
Analysis: The storm allows Obama to look presidential in last days of campaign while complicating Romney's argument
Politics
Transcript: Sen. John Barrasso on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Transcript: Rep. Chris Pappas on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
Transcript: Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of Palantir, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward
Exclusive
Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Judge strikes down DOJ's policy of reviewing state voter rolls
Will social media platforms allow Fort Hood shooter's execution to be livestreamed?
DOJ won't enforce parts of 1934 gun law that were gutted by court ruling
Trump says Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Durbin asks watchdog to probe new FBI hiring standards on bestiality, prostitution
Trump picks "loyal" Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Vance says he wouldn't watch livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
First on CBS
RFK Jr., Zeldin pressed by Democrats on possible roles in Trump pardons
FBI arrests suspected member of ShinyHunters in connection with jobs site hack
