Top Romney Strategist Urges GOP Not To Turn Against Mitt
Stuart Stevens, chief strategist for the Romney campaign, urges Republicans not to turn on Mitt Romney after his election loss in an op-ed in the …
AP: Romney Will Have Office At Son’s Investment Firm
Mitt Romney will move into an office at Solamere Capital, the investment firm co-founded by son Tagg Romney, former aides told the Associated Press. Former …
Top Senate Dem Encouraged To See Republicans Accepting Obama Tax Plan
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) is glad to see Republican spokesmen framing President Obama’s tax plan as a vindication for 98 percent of the Bush tax …
Dem Rep: Larry Summers ‘A Disaster As An Adviser To Obama’
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) on Wednesday offered a critical response to Larry Summers, the former economic adviser to President Obama who earlier in the day …
Obama, Romney To Have Private Lunch Thursday
President Obama and Mitt Romney will have a private lunch together at the White House on Thursday, the White House announced Wednesday. On Thursday …
Cutter: Obama Has Mandate To ‘Protect Middle Class’
Stephanie Cutter, who served as deputy campaign manager for Obama’s re-election effort, said that the president’s mandate after winning re-election “is to protect the middle …
Patty Murray To Applaud GOP Rep For Accepting Higher Tax Rates On Wealthy
Reacting to news that Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) has encouraged GOP colleagues to yield to President Obama on raising high income tax rates, Sen. Patty …
Report: Bolling To Drop Bid For VA Governor
Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling of Virginia will announce Wednesday that he is dropping his 2013 bid for governor, according to reports from Politico and …
Poll: Large Majorities Back Raising Taxes On Wealthy, Oppose Raising Medicare Age
The proposal to raise taxes on those earning more than $250,000 annually — one of President Obama’s central campaign pitches — continues to be popular …
Priebus: GOP Will Do ‘Full Autopsy’ Of 2012
RNC Chairman Reine Priebus indicated that the Republican Party will do a “full autopsy of what happened” in order to avoid those mistakes in 2016 …
Poll: Christie Would Beat Any Dem Challenger
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will best any Democratic challenger in his re-election bid next year, a Wednesday poll from Quinnipiac University finds. Voters say …
Former Rep. McCotter Staffers Could Face Jail Time After Entering Pleas
Two men who once worked on the campaign staff of former Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) could be spending time behind bars after entering pleas on …
Judge Blocks Louisiana School Voucher Implementation In Parish
A federal judge on Monday in New Orleans halted the implementation of Louisiana’s school voucher system in one of the state’s parishes. The New Orleans …
Cory Booker: Christie’s Re-Election Bid Won’t Affect Decision On N.J. Guv Run
Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker on Tuesday said he intends to make a decision on whether to run in the state’s 2013 gubernatorial race “as …
Sen. Kyl: Romney Failed To Make Economic Argument
Retiring Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) critiqued Mitt Romney’s campaign for not effectively arguing its economic message, at a Foreign Policy Institute forum Tuesday, via Politico …
McConnell Extends Olive Branch To Reid To Avoid Filibuster Reform
In an effort to avoid a unilateral Democratic to change the Senate’s filibuster rules in January, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell offered to negotiate a …
Judge Orders Leak Investigation On Katrina Killings Reopened
A federal judge in New Orleans ordered the Justice Department on Monday to reopen an investigation into leaks to journalists in the Danziger Bridge case …
Jackson Jr. Still Might Get Federal Pension
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson (D-IL), who won reelection earlier this month only to resign from Congress last week, could be eligible for an annual pension estimated …
Axelrod: Ryan Pick A Big Surprise
Top Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod said one of the biggest surprises of the campaign was Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his …
Iowa Republicans Likely To Keep Straw Poll
The Ames Straw Poll is likely to continue due to strong support from within the Iowa Republican Party, the Des Moines Register reported late Monday. Though …
NRO: Jeb Bush Met With Former Aides In Washington
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a top Republican contender in 2016, met with some of his former aides in Washington, D.C., on Monday, National Review …
Christie On Re-Election Bid: ‘It Would Be Wrong For Me To Leave Now’
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) elaborated on his decision to seek a second term during a news briefing on Monday, saying that he’s “in this for the …
Poll: Christie Approval Hits 72 Percent
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has a 72 percent approval rating following his well-received response to Hurricane Sandy, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released …
Special Election For Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Seat Tentatively Set For March
The date for the special election to fill the House seat being vacated by Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) was set for March 19 on …
AP: Christie Files Re-Election Papers
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has filed papers to seek re-election in 2013, sources tell the Associated Press …
Gallup: Obama’s Disapproval Rating Dips Below 40 Percent For First Time In A Year
Thirty-nine percent of Americans disapprove of President Barack Obama’s job performance, according to Monday’s edition of the daily Gallup tracking poll, representing the lowest percentage …
Tom Ricks Slams Fox’s ‘Hyped’ Benghazi Coverage (VIDEO)
Tom Ricks, a blogger for Foreign Policy magazine and a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, took a pointed shot at …
National Review: End The Ames Straw Poll
In an editorial Monday, National Review calls for an end to the Ames straw poll, which has been held in Iowa for GOP presidential …
Ex-Congresswoman To Seek Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Seat In Special Election
Former Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson announced on Monday that she will seek the Chicago-based House seat being vacated by Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL), CBS News reports …
Ira Glass: I Wish Romney Targeted ‘This American Life’ During Debate
“This American Life” host Ira Glass said in an interview published Monday he wished Mitt Romney targeted his show instead of Big Bird and PBS …