Politics Buzz Palin and an adoring audience chanted “USA, USA” at a couple occupiers trying to mic-check her big keynote speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. This crowd loves her.
Politics Buzz Tim Pool and Luke Rudkowski, stars in Occupy world, have full media credentials at the big annual conservative conference. These guys will let anyone in.
Politics Buzz Fred Karger, openly gay minor presidential candidate, has filed a discrimination complaint against the American Conservative Union for not allowing him a booth at their annual conference. His complaint is likely to go into mediation, the last step before litigation.
Politics Buzz Ron Paul's not coming to the conservative gathering this year even though he was offered a keynote speaking role. the campaign says it's because of scheduling, but he hasn't been campaigning since Tuesday.
TV Buzz Three times! Plus an “LOL” from John King for good measure. Let me know what your reaction to Blitzer's reaction is down in the comments.
Politics Buzz Blitzer also wants viewers to “keep some perspective on what's going on.” This said during CNN's marathon coverage of caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado and the meaningless Missouri “beauty contest” primary.
Politics Buzz Anyone who knows me, knows I love the Romney sons. And anyone who knows I love the Romney sons, knows I love Craig Romney most of all. So imagine my frustration when BuzzFeed's Whitney Jefferson IM'd me about a new Tumblr that immortalized the youngest Romney (and asking if I was behind it). I couldn't have been happier it existed and sadder that I had nothing to do with it. I give you, “F*** Yeah! Craig Romney.”
Politics Buzz Reporters and outlets everywhere are announcing that tonight is Santorum's big moment. Things are about to get really boring otherwise.
Politics Buzz A glimmer of hope dashed? The candidate is still 49 signatures short, the state says.
Politics Buzz Quico Canseco takes the hardest line.
TV Buzz But then why is your face so orange? On tonight's “O'Reilly Factor,” former Alaska Governorâ„¢ Sarah Palin explained how she's affected by the negative attacks leveled against her by… claiming she's not affected by them? Huh.
Politics Buzz But his calling out certain “historians” sure seems like a criticism of Gingrich.
Politics Buzz A good-humored jibe at the NBC reporter during the House Republican leadership briefing this morning on Capitol Hill.
Politics Buzz Tony Perkins exposes the most dreaded playbook of all.
Politics Buzz Is his staff relying too heavily on QuotationsPage.com? The candidate did hedge, a bit.
Politics Buzz While Mitt and Newt duked it out in Florida, Paul was off on a typically atypical schedule.
Politics Buzz The campaign raised over $4 million in January. “Welcome to the show,” says Gidley.
TV Buzz This was brilliant. Stephen Colbert surprised Jon Stewart at the end of tonight's “Daily Show” to demand back the Super PAC he gave Stewart control over while mulling a fake presidential bid. Stewart's refusal to honor Colbert's request led to an epic foot chase, culminating in… you know what? Just watch.