Super PACs spent big money on the 2012 election. But some of the biggest donors didn't exactly get a good rate of return. So, can we expect more big spending the next election cycle?

Conservative super donors fared poorly on Election Day

Politicians keep bringing up the food stamps program this election season — how does that affect the people who actually use them?

Commentator Helaine Olen says neither President Obama nor Mitt Romeny acknowledge coming 'retirement crisis.'

More than 20 percent of the U.S. national budget is spent on Social Security, so of course politicians like to promise to reform it. Commentator Chris Farrell says unfortunately both candidates' plans are way too complicated.

Comedian Andy Kindler on why he's voting to reelect President Barack Obama.

Comedy writer Brian Donovan on why he's voting for Mitt Romney.

Election officials in storm-stricken counties scramble ahead of voting day.

As the 2012 presidential election enters its final days, we examine one of the stars of the campaign. Not binders or Big Bird. This one begins with the letter 'F' — food stamps.