Romney

Michigan primary could prove pivotal for GOP race

Mitt Romney, according to that infallible forecaster Conventional Wisdom, would be the Republican presidential nominee. Sure, he might have his hiccups, but with his background, his organization  and his money, Romney would ultimately waltz to the nomination. Unfortunately for Romney, Conventional Wisdom forgot to clue... More »Michigan primary could prove pivotal for GOP race

Boehner

House GOP may extend payroll holiday only, without offsets

The three top House Republicans announced Monday they may bring to a vote this week a “backup” bill to extend only the payroll-tax holiday -- and to do so without spending offsets.  More »House GOP may extend payroll holiday only, without offsets

Perry

Rick Perry: I’ll be back

Spinners and Winners Don't count Rick Perry out just yet. Spinners and Winners caught up with the Texas governor and former Republican presidential candidate at the annual gathering of conservatives in … More »Rick Perry: I’ll be back

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    Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney renewed his opposition to the Obama administration's bailout of General Motors and Chrysler today in several Michigan newspapers, contending President Obama's rescue made the companies worse

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    Newt’s Money Woes

    Newt’s campaign may be toast if he doesn’t dominate the upcoming Feb. 22 debate and choke off Santorum’s cash flow. By Ben Jacobs.

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    The Pentagon’s new defense budget sets up a politically charged competition within the US military – one that pits active-duty troops against military retirees who have served in previous wars.

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    GOP Deficit Hypocrisy

    Republicans decry the deficit when a Democrat rules, but when they’re in charge, they just don’t care.

  • Analysis: Obama budget optimistic on economic growth -- again National Journal - Mon, Feb 13, 2012

    President Obama’s economists are nothing if not optimistic. In the fiscal year 2013 presidential budget request, they’ve once again forecast higher future growth than their private-sector peers – about a half-point of gross domestic product growth more, per year, than the 45 economists included in the Philadelphia Fed’s …

  • Heavy lift for Obama in North Carolina National Journal - 8 hrs ago

    If President Obama is hoping to pull off a repeat performance of his surprise 2008 win in North Carolina, he’ll have to supply the star power all on his own. Well-known Democrats have taken themselves out of running for the governor’s spot one by one, while Republicans have already settled on a strong contender who’s easily …

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    Bill Clinton Struggled to Deal With Lewinsky Affair, Film Says

    Bill Clinton struggled with whether to talk publicly about his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, as his aides were surprised, even dismayed, about his relationship with the 23-year-old. A new documentary focusing on Clinton’s life and presidency claims that he contacted pollster Dick Morris to gauge whether …