CNN Updates Graphics Package

CNN has debuted a new graphics package this morning, which began with Early Start anchored by John Berman and Christine Romans. The new look features a flat design and the main colors of red, black, and white. The live bug has been changed where it appears above the CNN logo. […]


In Hawaii, A Sitting Governor Defeated

In Hawaii, Governor Neil Abercrombie (D) became the first incumbent governor in the state to lose his or her primary and just the second governor in the state’s history to only be elected to one term. Governor Abercrombie lost to state Senator David Ige, who had served in the state […]


Could Open Primary Bring Down Hawaii Incumbents?

In Hawaii, two of the state’s statewide officials could be defeated in their primary and join an unusually small list of defeated incumbents. Governor Neil Abercrombie and Senator Brian Schatz, both Democrats, could be brought down thanks to a proposal that many Democrats support. Hawaii uses an open primary, meaning […]


Cantor Announces Early Resignation from Congress

Rep. Eric Cantor (R) has announced that he will resign August 18. He has also asked Virginia Governor Terry McAuffle (D) to schedule the special election for November 4, the day of the general election. Cantor, whose last day as House Majority Leader was Thursday, said in a interview with […]