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Sarah Palin Quits Governor Post Early

Gov. Sarah Palin announces she will instead step down, leaving her former office to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell. More

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President Barack Obama

In Depth: Obama Presidency

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Follow President Barack Obama's actions and decisions, and vote on how you think he's doing. More

2010 Governor Candidates

RAW VIDEO: Zach Wamp Begins Governor Campaign

Zach Wamp

(1/13/09) - Zach Wamp speaks in Nashville about campaign financing and his bid to become the next governor of Tennessee. More

RAW VIDEO: Gibbons Looks To 'Shake Things Up'

Bill Gibbons

(1/09/09) - Shelby County District Attorney Bill Gibbons believes the key to better-paying jobs is a better school system. More

RAW VIDEO: Gov. Candidate Bill Haslam Discusses Race

Bill Haslam

(1/07/09) - The mayor of Knoxville visited Nashville to speak about his campaign to become the next governor of Tennessee. More

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Sen. Jim Kyle Files To Run For Governor

Another name can be added to the 2010 race for governor: State Sen. Jim Kyle of Memphis has filed with the state Registry of Election Finance. More

Lawmakers Travel Despite Budget Tightening

The state tightened travel rules last year because of the budget, but the Channel 4 I-Team found lawmakers using tax money for trips across the map. More
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Writ Of Election Issued To Fill Vacancy

Gov. Phil Bredesen says he's issued a writ of election to fill the House District 62 seat vacated by Democratic state Rep. Curt Cobb. More

Alexander To Play Piano At Symphony

Midnight Deadline For Gov. Fundraising

Sen. Beavers To Give Up Seat, Run For Mayor

Lawmakers Agree On Charter Schools

Democratic Aide Fired Over Offensive E-Mail

Lawmakers Reach Deal On Tenn. Budget

House Reopens Charter School Bill

Pre-K Advocates Oppose Republican Plan

VA Faces Criticism From Lawmakers

Biden Visits Iraq After Troop Pullout

Obama Administration Delays Release Of CIA Report

Franken: 'I Can't Wait To Get Started'

Rare Copy Of Declaration Of Independence Found

Sanford Backs Out Of Vow To Release Records

Analysis: Franken Doesn't Guarantee Dems Success

Iran Reformists Show Fresh Defiance Against Regime

SC Gov. Resolves To Stay Put Despite Affair

White House Open To New Tax On Health Benefits

GOP Leader Says Time Needed For Sotomayor Records

Jan. 22 English Referendum

Special Section: Metro English Amendment

Check out our special section for a recap of the English language vote.
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Nashville Voters Reject English Amendment

English Amendment Final Results: 41,752 NO ; 32,144 YES

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Sen. Murkowski: 'Disappointed' Palin Decided To 'Abandon' Alaska

McCain Weighs In On Palin Decision

Alaska's Soon-To-Be Governor Praises Palin

Palin Aide: 'People Are Focused On Bringing Her Down'

Biden On July Fourth: Swearing In Troops, Cursing 'S.O.B.' Saddam

Obama: 'We Did Not Get Here By Doing What Was Easy'

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Franken: 'So Thrilled' At Senate Race Win

Democrat Al Franken says he's 'so thrilled' to finally be celebrating a victory after nearly eight months of recounts and courtroom fights in Minnesota's Senate race. More

Coleman Concedes Minnesota U.S. Senate Race

Republican Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota's contested U.S. Senate, ending a nearly eight-month recount and court fight. More

Obama Applauds Iraq Milestone

Bottom Line: S.C. Governor In Trouble

Obama On Smoking: 'I'm 95 Percent Cured'

Obama: US 'Outraged' By Iran Violence

Obama To Iran: 'Make A Decision'

Obama Turns Attention Toward Domestic Agenda

This Day In Political History

November In Political History

We've created a gallery, updated daily, of important moments in U.S. political history in November. More

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