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Politics Buzz A political season that was supposed to be about the economy has instead turned into a food fight about contraception and religious liberty. Here are the combatants who will decide where this ends up, and how women who work for Catholic institutions will get contraception.
Politics Buzz With campaign on the ropes, Newt doesn't fire up the base.
Politics Buzz It's tough to keep church and state entirely separated.
Politics Buzz Senator Rand Paul's big speech at CPAC gave all the explanation needed for why his father didn't show up.
Politics Buzz It's a comforting comparison, but an inaccurate one.
Politics Buzz President Obama has long positioned himself as a moderate figure. But in 2000 during his failed run against Rep. Bobby Rush he discussed being similar in political viewpoint to the former Black Panther Congressman and described himself as “progressive urban Democrat.” The video from their debate below and the three radio ads offer a sense of Obama's pitch to a very different electorate.
Politics Buzz The official playlist that will play during all crowd events during the Obama 2012 campaign hit internet today and, wouldn't you know it, the list is filled with great songs. The track listing ranges all over: from the classics (Al Green, Areatha Franklin, James Taylor); to Indie bands (The Arcade Fire, Wilco, Noah And The Whale); to Country (Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker); and rounds out the mix with some universally-loved songs like ELO's “Mr. Blue Sky.” In other words, it's a crowd-pleasing soundtrack that virtually anybody can — and will — enjoy.
Politics Buzz The White House has been working overtime to soothe discontented Jewish Democrats. The Republican Jewish Coalition hopes it won't work.
Politics Buzz Narciso Rodriguez shirt not as costly a proposition as a Santorum-branded grey vest. Who's the elitist now?
The Romney and Obama campaigns, mirror-image juggernauts, eye each other warily. “Big, disciplined, and ruthlessly efficient.”
Politics Buzz “It wouldn't have happened if he had his way, and that can be proven, as well, on tape.”
Politics Buzz Part of annual science fair. But where are the safety goggles?
Culture Buzz Watch Joey Hudy's masterpiece in action. Not bad for a 14-year old.
Politics Buzz That's the problem with transformational rhetoric. At some point you might have to live up to it.
Politics Buzz The Obama campaign responds to Romney's attacks. ” Mitt Romney is attacking the President for providing women with the same access to contraception and preventive health care services Romney did as governor.” The Romney campaign disputes the account, noting that Romney faced an overwhelmingly Democratic state legislature.
Politics Buzz New Republican National Committee web video hits Obama for “ritzy” event.“There are some campaign moments money can't buy. Obama's celebrity-filled fashion show is one of them.”
Politics Buzz Barack Obama offered fundraisers his blessing today to back a SuperPAC — a move his aides cast as one of necessity. Here the greatest hits of Obama's attacks on the Citizens United ruling, which helped open the cash floodgates.
Politics Buzz The move — like the key decisions in 2008 — is at its core about tactics, not philosophy.
Politics Buzz He told wealthy supporters not to back big money outside groups in 2008, but Obama is now signaling to his donors to back the independent expenditure groups. With Republican groups raking in millions, Obama wants in on some of the action made possible in part by a Supreme Court decision he's deplored.
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