State-Level Popular Voting in Presidential Elections, 1840 - 2008!

This map plots the winning candidate's party by state throughout presidential elections, illustrating state-level visualizations of electoral returns from 1840 - 2008. Check out blue 1936 and red 1984:

Where have Republicans been especially strong in Congressional elections? These maps show the relatively consistent Republican strength in much of the South and Midwest in Congressional elections and the relative weakness of GOP candidates in much of New England. Districts in which the Republican party did not field a candidate are represented without shading.

Establishment of Checkpoint 11, PATROL BASE TAR, AF!

U.S. Marines from Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, establish checkpoint 11, on 30 July 2010, out of Patrol Base Tar, Afghanistan. First Marine Regiment is deployed in Helmand Province while in support of the International Security Assistance Force. Produced by Lance Cpl. Daniel D. Kujanpaa.

A Joe Biden (War On) Christmas!

Why does Vice President Joe Biden hate Christmas? And why is he badgering one of the most beloved, kind-hearted cartoon characters in the world?

Has it really come to this?

A Joe Biden (War on) Christmas is written by Meredith Bragg and Nick Gillespie. Script consultant: Austin Bragg. Produced by Meredith Bragg.

Approximately 1.30 minutes. Not brought to you by Almost Home Cookies and Peter Paul Cadbury. Go to http://reason.tv for downloadable versions.

New England Patriots' Dan Connolly 71-yard kickoff return!

New England Patriots OL Dan Connolly, a 313-pound full-blown offensive lineman, runs back a kickoff 71 yards. The Packers tried a squib kick to keep the ball away from New England. Truly amazing!