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Jonathan Gruber's 'stupid' voter remarks: For GOP, gift that keeps giving.It's been a week since video first surfaced of Obamacare architect Jon Gruber calling American voters 'stupid.' Political gaffes usually fizzle out rather quickly. Why has this one lasted so long?
Did the Republicans violate election laws in 2014 midterms? Twitter offers cluesAre coded messages on Twitter a violation of federal laws prohibiting campaign finance coordination? The Federal Electoral Commission hasn't explicitly ruled on it – yet.
GOP says Obama immigration plan is 'amnesty.' Is that accurate?President Obama is poised to take executive action on immigration, a move many Republicans equate to granting amnesty. But nothing Mr. Obama can do will be permanent.
Has Gruber-gate resurrected Obamacare as a front-rank issue?That looks possible today amid the lava storm of GOP umbrage over Gruber’s taped comments that the ACA passed in part due to the 'stupidity of the American voter.'
Navy SEAL on Fox: I met Osama bin Laden 'for a second'Former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill says that he fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden. As to why there are other accounts of who shot Bin Laden, he says: 'War is foggy.'
- Obamacare architect says 'stupid' voters let bill pass. White House face-palm?
Video footage surfaced this week of MIT economist and chief architect of the Affordable Care Act Jonathan Gruber saying that the health law only passed because of the 'stupidity of the American voter.' How far will the repercussions reverberate?
- Navy SEAL on Fox: Still claiming he shot Osama bin Laden?
Former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill opened up to Fox News about his role in the take down of Osama bin Laden. His details about SEAL Team Six's preparations for the raid are almost as compelling as the debate over who delivered the fatal shot.
When Veterans Day wasn't in NovemberVeterans Day has its roots in Armistice Day, the commemoration of the end of World War I. Many US citizens know that – or at least learned it at one point in school. But here’s what many don’t know, or have forgotten: Veterans Day had a walkabout period.
Which president signed first Veterans Day proclamation?The answer to that question about the history of the Nov. 11 holiday is simple and complicated at the same time.
What is George W. Bush's only regret over invading Iraq?Former President George W. Bush is hawking his book '41,' and sharing his views on Iraq, Obama, and Jeb Bush 2016.
Loretta Lynch for attorney general: Why might White House pick her?Loretta Lynch, the top federal prosecutor for Brooklyn, Queens, and a swath of Long Island, appears to be the leading contender to replace Eric Holder.
Who shot Osama bin Laden? Does it matter?Robert O’Neill has publicly claimed he killed the former Al Qaeda leader during the 2011 US raid. Other Navy SEALs have given different accounts of Bin Laden’s final moments. The result has been a Rashomon-like montage of competing stories.
Time for 2016 ads? Ben Carson kicks off presidential campaign season.Ben Carson, the pediatric neurosurgeon beloved by the right, will be the focus of an hour-long infomercial advertisement in 22 states this weekend.
Chris Christie wasn't on midterm ballot. Big winner anyway?Christie helped the Republican Governors Association raise a record-breaking $106 million for this election cycle. By his own count he visited 37 states to campaign, including 19 in the last five days.
George P. Bush wins first election. Too soon to talk about White House 2024?George P. Bush, son of Jeb Bush, won his first election Tuesday, something many of his esteemed family forebears never did. He'll be Texas land commissioner – and on a familiar glide path to higher office in Texas ... and beyond?
Six things to watch on election nightElection Day is finally here, and for viewers at home – on TV or on the Web – there's plenty to watch. Here's a guide.
Michelle Obama to blacks: Vote, then eat fried chicken. Is that racist?Michelle Obama was asked if blacks may eat 'soul food' after voting. The First Lady of Good Eating said it was OK to eat fried chicken. Was she being racist?
The best and worst campaigns of 2014We've laughed, we've cried, and we're glad the 2014 midterms are almost over. Here are our picks for the stars and duds of this campaign season.
Does Rand Paul support voter ID laws, or not?On CBS’s 'Face the Nation,' Bob Schieffer asked the Kentucky senator whether he supported GOP-backed efforts to require voters to show picture IDs in many states.
Ben Stein: 'Obama is the most racist president.' Why is Obama the punching bag du jour?Conservative Ben Stein launched a verbal salvo against President Obama. But he's not alone. Liberals, including Matt Damon, Hillary Clinton, and Cornell West, are now criticizing Obama. Why now?
