Photos of the Year
From the big (historic elections, pivotal Supreme Court decisions, massive protests overseas, once-in-a-generation storms, the London Olympics) to the small (an empty chair, a tarmac argument, political rhetoric, endless political rhetoric) 2012 was a year replete with interesting moments. Check out some of the best stories captured on camera here.
The cover of the November 10 issue of National Journal.
The Final Act: Now Obama can work on his legacy. But first he must avert a recession, reduce the deficit, and make peace with Republicans. Here’s how.
Top 10 Democrat and Republican Presidential Contenders for 2016
Too soon? Maybe. But if you’re sad about Romney losing on Tuesday, find solace in who might be gracing the ballot in four years.
See the full list of Democrat and Republican contenders.
Who would you vote for?
The New Faces of the 113th Congress
The 2012 House and Senate elections brought over 80 new members to Washington.
Use our interactive application to sort and filter the freshmen by age, experience, ethnicity, and more.
Hover over each picture for name, state, and district information. To read a full narrative of each newcomer, written by the staff of The Almanac of American Politics, click the member’s picture.
After All That, Political Status Quo Remains
As the results roll in, meet the new members of the 113th Congress. And here’s a list to keep updated on the races.
While waiting for election results, the GovExec editorial staff decided to recreate a famous photo.
This is apparently occurring down the hall from us. Hey guys! Why weren’t we invited for the impromptu photo shoot? -BdM
