Super Tuesday: Down to the Wire

Super Tuesday has finally arrived. With 22 states in play for Democrats and 20 for Republicans, it's the closest thing to a national primary in our electoral history.

The two parties have distinctly different primary methods. Republicans favor a quick winner with some all-or-nothing primaries, while the Democrats' proportional representation system could prolong their primary season for another month, or longer.

Republicans: Crowning McCain?

The Republican race has been tumultuous for the past year. John McCain became the early leader, but others soared ahead of him in the summer and fall. The last laugh and the nomination, however, will go to McCain. ...