All From the Wires
Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber steps down over ethics scandal involving fianceeThe decision capped a wild week in which Kitzhaber seemed poised to step down, then changed his mind, but ultimately bowed to calls from legislative leaders that he quit the state's top job.
Democrats pick Philadelphia for 2016 convention'City of Brotherly Love' is cited for its place in American history, along with hosting past political gatherings.
George P. Bush files to run for office in TexasGeorge P. Bush files the paperwork to campaign for a state office in Texas. George P. Bush is the nephew of former President George W. Bush, and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. The campaign files don't disclose what office Bush might seek.
Biden jokes about 2016 presidential run. Is he serious?Biden jokes about 2016 presidential bid in a phone conversation in Florida. Is this a Biden joke or is the veep serious about a 2016 run?
Colin Powell endorsement goes to Barack Obama, againColin Powell endorsement: The former Secretary of State said he's backing Obama for reelection. The endorsement comes while Colin Powell says he's still a Republican.
Richard Mourdock clarifies: 'God does not want rape'Richard Mourdock, the GOP candidate for US Senate in Indiana, said in a debate Tuesday that pregnancy after a rape was "something that God intended to happen." After the debate, Richard Mourdock issued a statement clarifying his remark.
Horses and bayonets and other presidential debate tweets'Horses and bayonets' was the key phrase picked up in social media from the third presidential debate. Why 'horses and bayonets'?
Mitt Romney as self-appointed debate referee? A man who lives by rulesWhen it comes to presidential debates – and most other things – Mitt Romney is a stickler for the rules. Watch for it during Monday's presidential debate.
Big Bird endangered? The real-time tweets and Facebook reaction to debateThe Obama vs. Romney presidential debate was the most tweeted event in U.S. political history. Hot Facebook and Twitter topics: Big Bird, Jim Lehrer, and Mitt Romney's victory.
- Video of Obama speech from 2007 resurfaces on debate eve
Sen. Barack Obama gave a speech to black clergy in 2007 saying the Bush administration's handling of hurricane Katrina "was colorblind in its incompetence." Conservatives now say Obama used racially charged rhetoric.
Sen. Scott Brown apologizes for tomahawk chops by staffIn a second video posted Wednesday, Scott Brown supporters' war whoops are heard as Brown criticizes Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage. Brown apologized for staff members shouting war whoops and performing tomahawk chops during a rally days earlier in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood.
McCaskill hits Todd Akin with new ad, raises 'legitimate rape' remarkTodd Akin is getting $250,000 in support from the Freedom's Defense Fund. But the Republican National Committee isn't supporting Todd Akin.
Jennifer Granholm: How did she rev up the DNC?Jennifer Granholm, former governor of Michigan, took some shots at Mitt Romney and Granholm talked about the number of auto industry jobs saved.
Caroline Kennedy compares Obama to JFKCaroline Kennedy says President Obama 'has the quality my father most admired in public life – courage.' Caroline Kennedy spoke Thursday at the Democratic National Convention.
As DNC opens, Michelle Obama, Julian Castro get set to make their caseDemocrats launch their case for President Obama's re-election as his nominating convention opens on Tuesday. They plan to use the convention to highlight the party's diversity, featuring black, young and Hispanic speakers to appeal to the voting blocs that helped Obama to a comfortable victory in 2008.
Clint Eastwood brings awkward unscripted RNC performanceClint Eastwood carried on a sometimes rambling conversation with an imaginary President Barack Obama in an empty chair.
Rice, McCain criticize Obama foreign policies without mentioning bin LadenCondoleezza Rice was a Republican National Convention crowd favorite. Rice and Sen. John McCain hammered Obama on defense spending, and foreign policy. But no mention was made of the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Who is Mia Love?Why did Mia Love get a coveted slot at the Republican National Convention? Mia Love is Haitian American, the first black mayor in Utah and is running for a seat in Congress.
Romney says big business 'doing fine,' with foreign tax haven assistThe former Massachusetts governor, speaking at a fundraiser in Minnesota Thursday, added large US businesses are receiving loans and are better at dealing with regulation.
Mitt Romney has 100,000 new Twitter followers. Or does he?Mitt Romney's 100,000 new Twitter followers are fake, says Barracuda Labs. Do social media followers matter to the campaign?
