Politics

Miley Cyrus has always been pretty outspoken about her beliefs. But aside from being a stanch supporter of gay marriage, Cyrus has never really been explicit about her political views. Now, she's revealing why she votes -- and it's a pretty hilarious rationale.

Maine Senator Olympia Snowe will guest star on the season premiere of 'Parks & Recreation' called 'Ms. Knope Goes to Washington.' In the episode, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) travels to D.C. from Indiana, where she recently was elected councilwoman. There, she's invited to a cocktail party attended by high-profile politicians, including Snowe and Senators Barbara Boxer & John McCain. Read Mo

With the presidential election fewer than two months away and the outcome still very much in doubt, a new study has emerged claiming that the candidate with the most psychopathic traits might just be the best bet.

I honestly don't know who is running as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate because every time their party leaders speak out it's something about Angus King, who is an independent.

While on the campaign trail in Fort Pierce, Florida, yesterday, President Barack Obama found himself on the receiving end of a monster bear hug courtesy of a 6-foot, 3-inch tall restaurant owner weighing 260 pounds. Where's the Secret Service when you need them?

Check out Jimmy Fallon, or should we say, James. The late-night talk show host pulled out his latest impersonation at this week's Democratic National Convention. This time he became legendary singer-songwriter, James Taylor.

These guys might be on to something. It turns out if you put your support for Barack Obama on a ridiculous hat on your head, you still have your hands free for clapping. Because you’re going to need them for speeches and also dancing awkwardly. This lady isn’t the only one doing it — silly hats are all the rage at the DNC this year. Here are some of the best we found.

First lady Michelle Obama last night called her husband President Barack Obama 'a man we can trust.' She lovingly praised her husband in a prime-time Democratic Convention speech as a devoted husband and caring father at home and urged the country to return him to the White House despite agonizingly slow recovery from recession.

Well, don’t expect to hear about Roseanne Barr receiving any large contributions from billionaires looking to support her Roseanne for President 2012 campaign anytime soon.

After Clint Eastwood‘s bizarre appearance at the Republican National Convention last week, it’s safe to say the election season has gotten weird. Are the Democrats courting similar spectacle by inviting famed movie stoners Harold and Kumar to their big show this week?

While the rumor all week has been that a Ronald Reagan hologram would be the “surprise” guest at the GOP convention, instead it was Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood who helped to introduce  Mitt Romney in Tampa. And we think it’s safe to say Eastwood’s performance was “surprising.”

Thursday night at the Republican Nation Convention in Tampa, Florida, Clint Eastwood emerged on the stage and revealed himself to be the mystery guest speaker everyone’s been talking about (as if there was any surprise there).