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Social media age shocker? On politics, newspapers get more respect.A survey of likely 2012 voters found that newspapers, followed by broadcast and cable TV, are considered the most reliable source of election news. Trust in national media, however, is very low.
Bill Maher gives pro-Obama super PAC $1 million. Is that a good career move?Bill Maher's routine is made up of political jokes all aimed at the GOP candidates. If no GOP candidate is able to beat President Obama in the fall, good material will be harder to come by.
Can the national debt be cut? How Republican candidates' plans compare. Here's a comparative look at the candidates based on the group's numbers.
Rick Santorum in Congress: why his record is costing him nowSome see Rick Santorum as an uncompromising firebrand of a culture warrior, but his rivals are focusing their attacks on his legislative record in Congress, which bridged party lines.
Keen on slashing the national debt? Ron Paul is your man.Ron Paul ranks as the one candidate among four whose announced policies would leave America with a lower national debt than it would have under a status quo course, according to a new analysis.
Stephen Colbert hosts Nancy Pelosi. Is he a Democrat?We all know the character 'Stephen Colbert' is a Republican. But Nancy Pelosi's appearance on 'The Colbert Report' leaves some wondering about the political motives of Colbert, the man.
- Why auto bailout helps Obama (and hurts GOP) in Michigan, Ohio
A new Obama ad attacks Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum for opposing the auto industry bailout. Polls show 63 percent of voters in Michigan support the federal bailout of the auto industry.
At CNN debate, Rick Santorum skewered over 'bridge to nowhere'GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum took a pounding from rivals over his Senate record, during the CNN debate Wednesday. MItt Romney reminded voters of Santorum's vote for the so-called 'bridge to nowhere.'
Ron Paul ad says Santorum is 'fake' conservativeA new Ron Paul ad says that Rick Santorum voted to double the size of the Department of Education. Why is Ron Paul hammering Santorum instead of Mitt Romney? credentials.
Sarah Palin: Press 'wee-weed up' over Santorum Satan speech. Is she right?Sarah Palin has criticized the 'lame-stream media' for making too much of Rick Santorum's 2008 statement that Satan is attacking America. But the media aren't the only ones concerned.
Republican debate: why Rick Santorum faces more pressure than Mitt RomneyWednesday night's Republican debate in Arizona may be the most crucial yet. But Mitt Romney isn't the only one facing pressure. Rick Santorum needs to show that his rise to the top is real.
Tax-cut duel: After Romney, Obama lays out his planPresident Obama unveiled a plan to cut corporate tax rates to 28 percent – almost as much as a Mitt Romney proposal today. Did Obama just remove tax cuts from the GOP campaign arsenal?
Why Mitt Romney wants to cut individual and business tax ratesHours before a GOP debate in Arizona, Mitt Romney released his plan to cut corporate tax rates to 28 percent. Mitt Romney also said he would cut individual tax rates by 20 percent.
Mitt Romney: His super PAC burn rate soared in JanuaryMitt Romney had the biggest super PAC donations, and was the biggest spender. Can Rick Santorum's super PAC keep pace in Michigan and Arizona?
- Barack Obama: How well do you know America's 44th president?
A lot has happened since Barack Obama was elected president in 2008. Have you been paying attention? Test your knowledge of the man currently in the Oval Office with this quiz on notable events – both large and small – from the Obama presidency.
Santorum on Satan: Who leaked the speech to the press?We think it’s important here to follow one of the cardinal questions of politics – who benefits? That would narrow the field down to Rick Santorum’s GOP opponents.
Could Rick Santorum super PAC do more harm than good?Rick Santorum's super PAC is keeping him competitive, especially in Michigan. But DCDecoder questions whether big money support may cost Santorum some populist appeal.
High gas prices: How big a problem for Obama?The last five times gas prices have spiked, the incumbent party has lost the presidential election. On Tuesday, the national average price of gasoline was $3.57 a gallon.
Rick Santorum: Can Democrats' 'mischief vote' give him Michigan win?Michigan is an 'open primary' state, so some liberal commentators are calling for Democrats to cast a primary vote for the candidate they say is less likely to beat President Obama in the fall.
Mitt Romney remains fundraising king, but look who's hard on his heelsMitt Romney was both the big fundraiser and the big spender in January, in his quest for GOP's presidential crown. Despite his big war chest, he lags Rick Santorum by 10 points nationally.
