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Lynne Cheney says Clintons behind Monica Lewinsky story. Really?The point of such a move described by Lynne Cheney would be to inoculate Hillary Clinton against a sudden return of the Monica Lewinsky story during any 2016 presidential campaign.
Monica Lewinsky speaks. Will article bring back politics of the '90s?Monica Lewinsky has written an article for Vanity Fair to 'take back my narrative.' With Hillary Clinton considering a White House run, the scandal has begun to percolate again in the news.
Zingers from the White House Correspondents’ DinnerEverything is fair game at Washington's annual 'nerd prom' featuring political figures, Hollywood celebrities, and White House reporters.
Why does Hillary Clinton outpoll Jeb Bush in his own state?Hillary Clinton is one of the best known political figures in the US. A new poll signals that the former secretary of State is better known than Jeb Bush in the state he used to govern, especially among younger voters.
Election 2016 lookahead: Would Hillary Clinton really crush Jeb Bush?If the 2016 presidential election were held today between Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush, it would be a Clinton landslide, a poll shows. But that's not the troubling data for Mr. Bush.
Why won't 'kissing congressman' quit?House GOP leaders want Louisiana Rep. Vance McAllister out this week, but he aims to serve out his term. His stated reason: to avoid leaving his constituents without federal representation.
Has President Obama's approval really hit new low?A new Washington Post/ABC News poll suggests Democrats could face serious headwinds in the November midterm election. But it doesn't suggest things are getting worse for President Obama.
Rep. Michael Grimm faces fraud charges: Why now?Michael Grimm, New York City's only Republican member of Congress, is facing fraud charges, but they're different from what some political insiders were expecting.
Sarah Palin says 'waterboarding is how we baptize terrorists.' Too tough?The one-liner by Sarah Palin went over great with the NRA crowd. But the outrage elsewhere was immediate – and interestingly, criticism of Palin came from several directions.
Did Hillary Clinton accomplish anything as secretary of State?Even the State Department spokeswoman was, at first, at a loss as to how to respond to that question, certain to be asked more often as the 2016 presidential election season gets closer.
Hillary Clinton says she's done with new memoir. When's it coming out?Hillary Clinton, addressing women at a conference on developing a new generation of female leaders, made no mention of any political plans, but urged them: 'Dare to compete.'
House Democrats raise more cash than GOP, but that alone can't save themThe Democrats' campaign committee notched a $9 million edge over Republicans in first-quarter donations for House races. But that cash advantage is unlikely to have much effect on the outcome of the 2014 midterms.
Obama sticks to Easter in his weekend radio message. GOP, not so much.Democrat and Republican leaders have different ways of voicing their support for Christians and Jews celebrating Easter and Passover. Sincere or not, some of that is political.
Chelsea Clinton baby: Will Hillary Clinton be less likely to run in 2016?Chelsea Clinton has announced that she is pregnant, setting off all sorts of speculation. With her mother seen as the clear front-runner for the presidency in 2016, it makes for interesting timing.
Democrats 'whooping' Republicans in fundraising game – or are they?All the first-quarter fundraising results show that Democrats are doing significantly better than Republicans. But Republicans are increasingly raising money in other, more opaque ways.
How did John Boehner's opponent get his campaign ad to go viral? Humor.The latest viral campaign video spoofs an ad for a virility drug. Not bad for a French teacher trying to unseat House Speaker John Boehner. Humor has been a staple of 2014's best political ads.
GOP wants 'kissing congressman' Vance McAllister out. Is he toast?Congressman Vance McAllister's videotaped smooching of a staffer 'is an embarrassment, and he should resign,' says Bobby Jindal, the Republican governor of his own state. Harsh stuff.
Stephen Colbert replaces David Letterman: How political will 'Late Show' be?Stephen Colbert has testified before Congress and run for 'president.' In the US government policy wonk-o-sphere, news he would replace David Letterman was the biggest thing going Thursday afternoon.
Maine Sen. Angus King says he might flip to GOP. Would they take him?If King flipped, the GOP would need to gain only five seats in the midterms to control the Senate. But some on the right say his positions on Obamacare and gun control make him an uneasy fit.
'Kissing congressman' won't ask for FBI probe of video leak. Wise move?GOP Rep. Vance McAllister's decision not to call in the feds to track down the leaker is Crisis Management 101 for embattled politicians managing a sex scandal: Don't feed the news cycle.
