Filed under: President 2008, Scandal, Rudy Giuliani

Elections Blog - The Stump: Meet Thomas Ravenel. He's South Carolina's Tresurer, a rising political star, the state chairman of Rudolf Giuliani's campaign for president (until yesterday), and friendly neighborhood coke distributor. We're not talking soda, either.The millionaire... Read more

Filed under: Iraq War, President Bush

Elections Blog - The Stump: Some required reading in today's Washington Post for those who wonder what's going on with the political situation inside Iraq. Unfortunately, things aren't getting any better. The Shiite and Kurdish communities are turning against al-Maliki, and the... Read more

Filed under: Senate, Immigration

Elections Blog - The Stump: Sen. Harry Reid appears to be continuing with his plan to try and pass the comprehensive immigration bill before the 4th of July recess. This AP article illustrates the split in the labor camp over the new battle in the Senate: Several unions see a... Read more