A reporting error may mean that Rick Santorum, not Mitt Romney, topped the Iowa caucuses. But will it matter? more ›

The Republican Establishment has desperately tried to wrap up the nominating process as quickly as possible with the least amount of damage to their anointed candidate heading into the general election. But that's not going to happen now. more ›

Just because you can continue a political campaign, does that mean you should? Here are several reasons why Rick Perry probably should end his run for the Republican presidential nomination--and a few reasons why he's not going to. more ›

Last week saw Governor Perry executing some fancy footwork after his stance on one of the Republican party's touchstone issues earned him attacks from prominent figures on the right, including 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum. more ›

The -ists this week had politics on the brain. And what goes better with politics? Partying-- that's two great tastes in one. Oh, and Kevin Federline...can't forget about Kevin Federline. That's three great tastes in one. more ›

*Exploitation alert* more ›

Halloween is Tuesday, which means this weekend is really the time for all of the –ists to celebrate. And whether they’re designing super-spooky costumes or talking about the super-spooky upcoming elections, we’d say that they’re doing a fine job of it. Austinist knows that few things in life are scarier than zombies, people with way too much money, and politicians who try too hard to be funny. Slightly less scary, depending on whom you... more ›