0The Decade in PoliticsThe 21st century is barely into its teens, but it has already played host to a series of stunning political cataclysms. Mark McKinnon on the most momentous dates thus far.Updated Apr. 24, 2017 4:59PM EDT / Published Dec. 31, 2010 5:02AM EST Manny Ceneta, AFP / Getty Images,MANNY CENETA Dec. 12, 2000Manny Ceneta, AFP / Getty Images Sept. 11, 2001Doug Canter, AFP / Getty Images Chris Hondros Aug. 29, 2005Ben Sklar / AP Photo Nov. 7, 2006Carlos Osorio / AP Photo Aug. 29, 2008Mario Tama / Getty Images Oct. 3, 2008Charles Dharapak / AP Photo Nov. 4, 2008Jae C. Hong / AP Photo Jan. 19, 2010J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo March 23, 2010Scott J. Ferrell, Congressional Quarterly / Getty Images
Dec. 12, 2000Manny Ceneta, AFP / Getty Images Sept. 11, 2001Doug Canter, AFP / Getty Images Chris Hondros Aug. 29, 2005Ben Sklar / AP Photo Nov. 7, 2006Carlos Osorio / AP Photo Aug. 29, 2008Mario Tama / Getty Images Oct. 3, 2008Charles Dharapak / AP Photo Nov. 4, 2008Jae C. Hong / AP Photo Jan. 19, 2010J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo March 23, 2010Scott J. Ferrell, Congressional Quarterly / Getty Images