Chuck Schumer has bravely introduced -- gasp! -- honesty into the judicial-confirmation process. John McCain warned him he'd pay for it. Just wait until the fall.

Much of what Michael Bloomberg has said and done -- and unsaid and undone -- since declaring his candidacy for mayor suggests that it's possible to be too outside.

Looking to the future, Joe Lieberman considers last November's election debacle, and how hot-button issues like gun control will affect the next.

With the mayoral race fully under way, the Democratic hopefuls are courting partners who can deliver votes and support. Here are the ones to watch.

Don't accuse Al Sharpton of grandstanding in Sudan; the anti-slavery mission was the real thing. But back at home, he can't seem to resist hijacking the mayoral race.

Entering the race for mayor, Mark Green shows signs of growing beyond his unctuous, punch-line-drunk image and coming across as serious, thoughtful -- even mature.

Carl McCall has stellar endorsements and an enviable war chest. So why does his campaign for governor feel like it's losing momentum?

We beat crime by holding precinct commanders accountable for every mugging and break-in on their watch. Now it's time to let Mr. Chips fall where he may.

Alan Hevesi beat the pack to declare his candidacy for mayor. But could he ever be pronounced the winner when many can't pronounce his name?

Congressman John Sweeney led the Republican troops in Miami last November. But when he wrecked his car a few weeks ago, he stayed way out of the limelight.