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  • For $1 billion, one dictator

    By Kevin Baron National Journal Call him the billion-dollar man. One billion for one dictator. According to the Pentagon, that was the cost to U.S. taxpayers for Muammar el-Qaddafi's head: $1.1 billion through September, the latest figure just out of … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/10/21/for-1-billion-one-dictator/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Libya victory holds little political promise for Obama

    By George E. Condon Jr. National Journal No one in 2008 could have anticipated that the greatest triumphs and signature moments in Barack Obama's presidency would come in the realm of foreign affairs. But with the reports Thursday of the … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/10/20/even-libya-victory-holds-little-promise-for-obama/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • GOP debate: Herman Cain struggles in barrage of attacks

    By Beth Reinhard National Journal Faced with making a giant leap from novelty act to political statesman -- in Las Vegas, of all places -- surging Republican candidate Herman Cain predictably fell short in Tuesday's debate. The corporate executive who … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/10/19/gop-debate-herman-cain-struggles-in-barrage-of-attacks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Time is running out for Perry to turn things around

    By Charlie Cook National Journal Although Texas Gov. Rick Perry survived last week's debate at Dartmouth College, he must do better than simply surviving in the upcoming debates, starting with Tuesday night's in Las Vegas. Perry's reported third-quarter haul of … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/10/18/time-is-running-out-for-perry-to-turn-things-around/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • With al-Awlaki dead, it’s apparent Obama’s covert campaign knows no boundaries

    By Michael Hirsh National Journal President Obama's relentless program of wiping out top al-Qaida leaders around the world through unilateral covert strikes claimed another victim on Friday, when Anwar al-Awlaki, the U.S.-born radical cleric identified as "chief of external operations"  … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/30/with-awlaki-dead-its-apparent-obamas-covert-campaign-knows-no-boundaries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Romney slow and steady and holding on

    By Reid Wilson National Journal MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- In a presidential nominating contest dominated by shooting stars who burn bright but briefly, it may be the most consistent, if less thrilling, Mitt Romney who proves most resilient. Former pizza … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/25/romney-slow-and-steady-and-holding-on/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Romney wins Michigan straw poll; second straight loss for Perry

    By Ron Fournier National Journal MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - In a rout, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney trounced Rick Perry and the rest of the GOP field to win the National Journal Hotline/National Association of Home Builders Straw Poll of … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/25/romney-trounces-perry-in-michigan-straw-poll-rubio-the-pick-for-vp/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Romney, Perry face high stakes in Florida

    By Beth Reinhard National Journal ORLANDO, Fla. — A three-day Florida presidential confab featuring a debate sponsored by Fox News, rallies with religious and conservative activists, and a straw poll run by the state Republican Party kicks off on Thursday … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/22/romney-perry-face-high-stakes-in-florida/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Rick Perry makes Mitt Romney a tougher contender

    By Beth Reinhard and Alex Roarty National Journal Rick Perry has cost Mitt Romney his lead in the polls but made him a better candidate and, potentially, a more formidable nominee. The former Massachusetts governor, long disparaged as a fragile … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/13/rick-perry-makes-mitt-romney-a-tougher-contender/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Five takeaways from the GOP presidential debate

    By Ronald Brownstein National Journal Missed Monday night's one-hour, 52-minute clash of the GOP presidential candidates? Here's a quick rundown: The most important development in the debate was the emergence of attacks on Texas Gov. Rick Perry from the right … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/13/five-takeaways-from-the-gop-presidential-debate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Obama’s jobs plan: Timely, targeted, but incomplete

    By Jim Tankersley National Journal When the Obama administration designed its first economic stimulus measure in 2009, it tried to turn a double play of rescuing the country from recession while also advancing key liberal policy goals such as moving … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/09/obamas-jobs-plan-timely-targeted-but-incomplete/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Obama looking for reset in Thursday’s speech

    By George E. Condon Jr. National Journal In his Thursday night speech, President Obama seeks a reset, a fresh start after the sorry spectacle of the recent debate over raising the debt ceiling. For him, his address to a joint … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/09/08/obama-looking-for-reset-in-thursdays-speech/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • A look at what Obama might include in his big jobs speech

    By Catherine Hollander National Journal President Obama is slated to deliver a major speech on job creation next week. He may propose steps to increase hiring directly, perhaps through tax credits and new work-training programs, and indirectly, by backing measures … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/30/a-look-at-what-obama-might-include-in-his-big-jobs-speech/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Rick Perry’s vulnerabilities with the right

    By Alex Roarty National Journal Texas Gov. Rick Perry has taken the Republican presidential field by storm since declaring his candidacy on Saturday, winning widespread praise for his outspoken conservative positions. But Perry has served 26 years since first winning … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/16/rick-perrys-vulnerabilities-with-the-right/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Despite rumblings, black leaders say they’re in Obama’s corner

    By Sophie Quinton National Journal As President Obama reaches out this week to the white, rural voters who largely eluded him in 2008, he's facing criticism from some of his strongest allies: African-American leaders. African-American support for the first black … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/16/despite-rumblings-black-leaders-say-theyre-in-obamas-corner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Despite Bachmann’s success, the real GOP race is now Perry vs. Romney

    By Beth Reinhard National Journal Until now, the biggest question looming over the 2012 Republican primary was who would emerge as the leading alternative to the nominal front-runner, Mitt Romney. We now know the answer to that question: Rick Perry. … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/15/despite-bachmanns-success-the-real-gop-race-is-now-perry-vs-romney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Bachmann holds her own in heated Iowa debate

    By Beth Reinhard National Journal AMES, Iowa—Michele Bachmann had a tough act to follow in Thursday's debate against her Republican presidential opponents. Herself. The congresswoman from Minnesota managed to duplicate the spark and spunk she showed off in the last GOP … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/12/bachmann-holds-her-own-in-heated-iowa-debate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Romney stays out of fray in fiery Iowa debate

    By John Dickerson Slate It was hard to peg the precise amplitude of Mitt Romney's smile at the third GOP presidential debate. While his opponents bickered with each other, he stood amused. Was it the grin the father of the … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/12/romney-stays-out-of-fray-in-fiery-iowa-debate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Festivities in Iowa could make, break 2012 GOP hopefuls

    By Beth Reinhard National Journal DES MOINES, Iowa -- The air-conditioned tent sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., will feature country music star Randy Travis and a petting zoo. Tim Pawlenty is offering Dairy Queen Blizzards and Famous Dave's BBQ. … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/11/festivities-in-iowa-could-make-break-2012-gop-hopefuls/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Obama’s Jobs-Message Problem

    By Jim Tankersley National Journal Nearly halfway into his speech from the State Dining Room on Monday, President Obama finally launched into what amounts to his core job-creation message these days. He ticked off a familiar trio of policy initiatives … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/exclusive/2011/08/09/obamas-jobs-message-problem/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>