Politics

BRUSSELS (AFP) - European Union sanctions over Iran's nuclear programme will likely force the closure of a gas field off Scotland jointly owned by British group BP and Tehran, an EU spokesman said Tuesday. Full Story »

When President Obama was elected, people expected purposeful action on the economy. The Democrats' idea of purposeful action was bank bailouts, union giveaways, stimulus spending, cap and trade, financial regulation and a coercive budget-breaking health care mandate pushed into law by a process of reconciliation. Though the bill was applauded by groups like the American Nurse's Association, there was no corresponding echo of praise from the general public. Full Story »

With early voting occurring in many states, stories of malfunctioning voting machines are beginning to come to light, raising suspicions of voter fraud. Local election officials are ascribing the incidents to technical faults or voter error. Full Story »

Political candidates this election cycle have taken to various social media outlets in droves to get out their messages and to communicate with their supporters. Full Story »

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is leapfrogging Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) for the title of top DCCC contributor this cycle. Full Story »

WOODBRIDGE, Virginia (AFP) - A progressive infusion in US politics, the Coffee Party is seeking to brew a counter-movement to the ultra conservative Tea Party, just a week ahead of the US legislative elections. Full Story »

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A liberal activist in a blonde wig was wrestled to the ground and had her head stepped on by a Rand Paul supporter when she tried to confront the Republican U.S. Senate candidate and tea party favorite with a fake award. Full Story »

• Video: Raw Video: Rand Paul supporter stomps protester AP
• Slideshow: Rand Paul supporters attack MoveOn activist