Paul Ryan, Social Star
Wis. Rep Paul Ryan is the subject of over 84% of the social conversation surrounding Romney's top VP candidates, according to data from the firm Attention.
What's Next For ObamaCare: A Step-By-Step Guide
The Supreme Court will rule to uphold, strike down, or kill part of President Obama's landmark 2010 health care overhaul Thursday morning. That will only be the beginning.
Targeting Asian-Americans, AT&T Produces A Viral Hit
The online series "Away We Happened" is a milestone in the rise of niche advertising.
Right And Left Drop Off Obama’s Donor List
Obama is losing support from both liberal and conservative donors who backed him in 2008. Will the center hold?
Obama Sees Sharpest Drop In Donors From Western States
Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, and Idaho are home to the highest percentage of 2008 Obama donors who have yet to contribute $200 or more this year. Analysts cite the issues, from climate change to the war in Iraq, and the economy.
State Rep. Teams With Anonymous To Bust "Child Porn" Ring
The hacktivist group says it's compiled a list of "pedophiles" from Twitter. Then they contacted Rhode Island Republican Dan Gordon, who gave the info to the authorities.
Four Citizens Thrown Off Florida's Voting Rolls
Florida Governor Rick Scott has embarked on an extensive effort to purge individuals from Florida's voter list, Think Progress reported. 1,638 people in Florida received letters informing them that they are ineligible to vote.
Obama's 2008 Donors Don't Give In 2012
Nearly 90% of the Americans who gave $200 to Obama's 2008 campaign haven't re-upped this year. Disillusionment, and hard times: “I wish he was the socialist they accused him of being," says one.
Michigan Congressional Candidate Buys His "Likes"
Electablog reported Thursday that Democrat Steve Pestka has been buying Facebook “likes” to boost his social media campaign. How common is purchasing social media support in politics?
How They Made It To The 1%
CNBC's Maneet Ahuja writes about the hedge fund industry's most prominent figures in her new book Alpha Masters. Here are 9 excerpts from the book.
Senate Bill Drops "Propaganda" Amendment
A setback for a controversial measure. Fate will be determined in reconciliation.
Democrat Defends "Propaganda" Bill
Smith stands behind the amendment allowing domestic information campaigns. The argument: electoral accountability will be enough to safeguard against the spread of propaganda.
Senate To Consider "Propaganda" Amendment This Week
The controversial legislation would allow the government to use overseas propaganda on the home front passed the House last week. The key figure on the Senate side: Michigan's Carl Levin.
Ricketts' Lesson In The Cost Of Politics
He's just the latest corporate figure to learn that politics isn't worth the trouble. The last check on big corporate cash in politics: The consumer backlash.
For Jewish Voters, Congressman Photoshops In His Jewish Mother
Rep. Brad Sherman, in a fierce fight for re-election in his Los Angeles district, got caught photoshopping his mother into some versions of a mailing. A source provided BuzzFeed the extended version of the mom-added mailing, which offers a likely explanation: It was part of a package aimed at Jewish voters.
7 Under-The-Hood Technologies That Are Transforming Politics
Politics spends a lot of time talking about itself on Twitter. But some of these less public services may have just as much impact.
7 Very Bad Predictions About Americans Elect
The would-be third political force Americans Elect wowed elites with its promise to run an independent, centrist candidate, but instead it spent millions to go nowhere. Who could have seen that coming? Not these folks.
What Americans Think About Gay Marriage In 7 Charts
A Gallup Poll showed that 54% of Americans view same-sex "relations" are morally acceptable. Fewer think gay marriage should be legalized, and this percentage drops dramatically when civil unions are an option.
Mitt Romney's White Guys Say They're Not Boring
Mitt Romney will choose an "incredibly boring white guy" as his running mate, Politico reported Monday. Three of those white guys filed their protests with BuzzFeed; Tim Pawlenty declined to comment.