Researchers at UC Berkeley are testing a new method for tracking how people use social media in politics. Their first project plans to map Proposition 30 social media references onto graphs. They also have an innovative new discussion area they call an opinion space.

Californians can now register to vote online without leaving home, knowing that they will be able to participate in the November election.

A press release Thursday announced that Tim Pawlenty, the national co-chairman for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign is stepping down to accept a position as president and CEO of a finance industry lobbying organization: the Washington, DC-based Financial Services Round Table.

Rep. Corrine Brown is attempting to block a Florida early voting law which reduced the number of days available for early voting in the state from fourteen to eight.

We will be live blogging from the University of San Diego during the Filner DeMaio debate on enhancing the quality of life in San Diego. The debate will begin at 7pm. Stay posted for updates throughout the event. Tweet questions to #walkbikemovelive

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What do the Democratic and Republican parties think about the Constitution? The table below offers a side-by-side comparison of the two party platforms on the Constitution. Many of the platform positions on constitutional issues will come as no surprise. But there are some less predictable provisions in the platforms.

Mitt Romney’s campaign is experiencing severe backlash over comments the GOP presidential hopeful made back in May during a private fundraising event in Florida.