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Time for GOP's Mitch McConnell to measure drapes for majority leader office?Mitch McConnell, currently the Senate minority leader, has opened a small but apparently steady lead against his Democratic challenger. Also, forecasting models are increasingly pointing to a GOP Senate takeover.
Voters walk out of Obama rally. A big deal?On Sunday, a crowd of people left early during a rally for Maryland's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, which featured President Obama. Is this a sign of how unpopular Mr. Obama has become? Maybe not.
Obama credit card declined: Does he need to get out more?President Obama had his credit card declined when he tried to pay for dinner at a fancy restaurant in New York. He's not the only US chief executive to suffer wallet embarrassment.
Biden son booted from Navy. What's the backstory?Hunter Biden, the vice president's son, reportedly tested positive for cocaine last year, after beginning the process of joining the military in 2012. A few Biden family biographical notes might be apropos here.
#Fangate: Charlie Crist and Rick Scott fight over fan. Florida governor's race at stake?At their debate Wednesday night, Florida Gov. Rick Scott refused to walk onstage because his opponent, former Gov. Charlie Crist, had a small electric fan beneath his podium.
Stephen Colbert sanitary napkin political ad: Funny, gross, and effective?Mocking the Republican 'Say Yes to the Dress' campaign ad, 'The Colbert Report' produced it's own fake campaign ad aimed at women voters.
Michelle Obama viral turnip video: Will it sell healthy food?The dance by Michelle Obama with a turnip in a Vine video has been looped 7 million times, signaling once again that the Obama White House is pretty adept at using social media to try to get a message across.
Why Mitt Romney 2016 is gaining steam, even though Mitt isn't on boardMitt Romney was in Iowa last week, fueling 2016 talk despite indications he won't run. The speculation is a sign of how unsettled the Republican field remains.
In Kentucky Senate debate, both McConnell, Grimes duck a big questionIn a debate Monday in the Kentucky Senate race, Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes again refused to answer whether she voted for President Obama, while incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell brushed past a question about climate change
Pundits decry Wendy Davis' wheelchair campaign ad. But what do Texans with disabilities think?Everyone from Mother Jones to Fox News has slammed the campaign spot, but the head of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities says people are focusing on imagery rather than issues.
Watch Mitt Romney's joke about Obama: Funny and effective?Campaigning in Iowa for Republican senate candidate Joni Ernst, Mitt Romney took aim at President Obama with a humorous jab.
Bruce who? Michelle Obama flubs Iowa Senate candidate’s nameThe first lady, who flew in Friday to help sway undecided voters in the moderate state, repeatedly called Rep. Bruce Braley 'Bruce Bailey' during her speech. She's not the first.
Michelle Obama cuts ad for Wendy Davis in Texas. A boost?Michelle Obama is not campaigning in person for Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis. In the last weeks before the midterm elections, she’ll probably go in person only to where she might actually swing a race.
Can Ted Cruz save Pat Roberts in Kansas?Sen. Pat Roberts needs to rally conservatives to his side in a very tight race. With an appearance Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz aims to help in trying to emphasize the Kansas senator's Republican credentials.
Jimmy Carter slams Obama on IS. Pile-on week at White House?Former president Jimmy Carter's criticism of President Obama's handling of the expansion of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria sound awfully similar to accusations of his own presidential failings. Is this a case of the pot calling the kettle black?
Did Joe Biden make his latest gaffe on purpose?Vice President Joe Biden said something many analysts think is true: Some Middle East allies against the Islamic State are making the Syrian civil war worse. The question is: Why did Mr. Biden say it publicly?
Poll shows Grimes leads McConnell for Kentucky Senate. Upsurge or outlier?It’s the first time since June that Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Kentucky secretary of State, has led Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell in a big poll.
Is Pat Roberts really 10 points behind in Kansas Senate race?Pat Roberts is unpopular and the GOP brand is suffering in Kansas, as Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's big tax cuts led to cuts in state services, not promised jobs. But Kansas is still a deep red state, and the NBC/Marist poll may be an outlier.
Gaffe watch: Did Joe Biden just do it again?Vice President Joe Biden has gotten into a dust-up with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over foreign fighters entering Syria through Turkey. Mr. Erdogan demands an apology.
White House works to stem American public's fear of EbolaThe White House sought to reassure the public Friday that the health care system is able to stop the spread of the disease in the US, after public confidence was shaken by missteps regarding the case in Dallas.
