Jesse Ventura's 'Body' Politics

Pro-gambling forces blow opponents away. In both South Carolina and Alabama, pious Christian Coalition-type candidates were trounced by more liberal opponents who said, 'Let the good times roll'

Gay marriage goes down in flames: Voters soundly rejected same-sex partnerships in Alaska and Hawaii

"Bush brothers sunny skies: 'Compassionate conservatism' scores big for Poppy's sons in Texas and Florida

PROPOSITIONS

Voters seemed particularly expansive when it came to ballot initiatives. One theme: sin wins.

Gambling: Riverboat gambling was approved in MO; CA voters OK'd more tribal casinos