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Rep. Tim Bishop and Randy Altschuler - File / Photos: Tim Bishop for Congress, Randy Altschuler for Congress

Three Long Island Races Still Undecided

New York’s 1st Congressional District is getting the most attention, with Republican challenger Randy Altschuler holding a slim lead over incumbent Democrat Tim Bishop.

2010/11/15

Christie speaks on NBC's Meet the Press in Washington. (AP Photo/ NBC, William B. Plowman)

Christie Leaves Door Open To 2016 White House Run

Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, Christie ruled out a 2012 run for president or vice president. But he left room for a run four years later for higher office.

2010/11/07

Bergen County Clerk Kathleen Donovan campaigns for County Executive - Ramsey, NJ - Sep 11, 2010 - Photo: Friends of Kathe Donovan for County Executive

Republican Wins Top Job In Bergen County

Republican Kathleen Donovan unseated Democratic incumbent County Executive Dennis McNerney.

2010/11/03

Rep. Peter King is seen in New York City - Sep 8, 2010 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

GOP Takeover = More NY Homeland Security Funding?

The Republican takeover of the House makes it likely that Long Island Congressman Peter King will take over as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee.

2010/11/03

Mayor Bloomberg (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bloomberg: Independent President A Good Idea

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says an independent president has more chance at succeeding than a Republican or Democrat.

2010/11/01

Connecticut Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, left, is escorted away from protesters, rear left and far right, by campaign traveling press secretary Jodi Latina during a campaign stop at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Skirmish Breaks Out At Linda McMahon UConn Visit

A new poll shows Democrat Richard Blumenthal still leading Republican Linda McMahon in Connecticut’s Senate race, but the gap appears to be closing.

2010/11/01

Former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks at a Republican National Committee event - Lake Buena Vista, FL - Oct 23, 2010 - Photo: Matt Stroshane/Getty Images

Sarah Palin Expected In New Jersey On Halloween

Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is expected to attend a tea party event in New Jersey on Halloween.

2010/10/29

Schumer And Senate Challenger Townsend Debate

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer and Republican challenger Jay Townsend are debating for the first time. The televised debate at 7 p.m. Sunday at Marist College in Poughkeepsie will be shown live […]

2010/10/24

Cuomo Plays Artful Dodger On Second Debate

Republican Carl Paladino and Democrat Andrew Cuomo are both running for governor of New York. But on Tuesday it seemed like Paladino wanted to be a circus ringmaster and Cuomo the artful dodger.

2010/10/19

Dan Malloy and Tom Foley - File / Photos: AP

3rd Debate Today In Conn. Governor’s Race

Democrat Dan Malloy and Republican Tom Foley will square off Tuesday afternoon at Fairfield University.

2010/10/19

Gov. Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting - Ewing, NJ - Oct 12, 2010 - Photo: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office

Christie Keeps Denying Presidential Aspirations

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says there are two reasons he’s been campaigning around the country for fellow GOP members.

2010/10/19

First Lady Michelle Obama holds a small child after disembarking from Air Force One upon arrival at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport - Cleveland, OH - Oct 17, 2010 - Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

First Lady Rallies Democrats In Conn., N.Y.

For the third time in about a month, Connecticut’s Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal is looking to the White House for campaign support.

2010/10/18

Paladino, Cuomo March in Columbus Day Parade (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

In State Races, Gay Marriage Resurfaces As Issue

NEW YORK (AP) – This election will be the first since the 1990s without a measure to ban gay marriage on any state ballot, yet the divisive issue is roiling races across the country during […]

2010/10/18

Candidates Prepare For First NY Governor’s Debate

Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Carl Paladino continued sniping through at one another through surrogates as each privately rehearsed for Monday’s seven-way debate.

2010/10/17