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New Chris Christie polls: the number that might worry him mostPolls show the popularity of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie declining, but that's to be expected amid Bridge-gate. The concern, for him, will be the people now hearing of him for the first time.
Obama's pot comments: The partisan reactions may surprise youNot all voices on the political right are dissing President Obama for his recent comments on marijuana use. Meanwhile, some on the left are taking issue with his characterization of pot's relative dangers.
Chris Christie faces new bullying charges. Are voters paying attention?Gov. Chris Christie's No. 2 denies charges by the mayor of Hoboken, N.J., that the administration used hurricane Sandy aid to leverage support for a development project.
Obama speaks out on marijuana. Why now?Obama calls marijuana a 'bad habit and a vice,' but no more dangerous than alcohol. With Americans increasingly favoring legalization, he could be positioning his party to reap political rewards.
Bruce Springsteen hits Chris Christie: Is The Boss doubling down?After years of trying, Chris Christie finally got Bruce Springsteen to talk to him after the superstorm Sandy mess. Now the musician has criticized the governor over the 'bridgegate' affair. The bromance is over.
Obama NSA reforms: Why he can't winIn a Justice Department speech Friday, Obama is going to announce proposals for NSA reforms. Given the stridently divergent views on surveillance policy, it's a cinch that one side or the other will be unhappy.
Bruce Springsteen song skewers Chris Christie. Will 'Jersey Traffic Jam' sting?Et tu, Bruce? When New Jersey's other favorite son, Bruce Springsteen – himself a Chris Christie favorite – takes the stage to pile on over 'bridgegate,' well, it just might hurt.
Chris Christie's Bridgegate silver lining playbookAs unlikely as it seems, there may yet be a silver lining for Chris Christie in the Bridgegate fallout. With Democrats on the attack, Republicans are rallying to Christie's defense.
Winter weather waayyy more interesting than Chris Christie, public saysFully 76 percent of Pew poll respondents closely followed news of the polar vortex, compared with just 39 percent – about half – who did the same for the Chris Christie-Bridgegate saga. Good news for the governor.
Are Chris Christie's problems getting worse?Chris Christie faces a widening probe involving more close aides, more questions, and more scandals. And it's not just the press and New Jersey lawmakers in the investigation, it's also the feds.
Chris Christie is learning who his friends are. And his enemies.Gov. Chris Christie's George Washington Bridge scandal is not taking a toll, so far, on his political support among establishment Republicans or even moderates. But the 2016 presidential race is just ramping up.
Obama 'promise zones' deliver rare moment of détente with top GOP rivalsObama 'promise zones' draw GOP Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul to the White House – and it didn't hurt that one of the areas targeted for support was Eastern Kentucky.
Chris Christie bridge scandal: 3 tough questions for the governorChris Christie will answer questions Thursday morning about the bridge-closure scandal and aides' apparent abuse of power. Here are three the New Jersey governor and potential GOP presidential candidate is likely to hear for some time to come.
Chris Christie traffic scandal: An end to his presidential plans?E-mails indicate top aides to Chris Christie conspired to create traffic jams as political punishment. But the 'outraged' governor denied knowing of the scheme, vowing 'people will be held responsible.'
Dennis Rodman in North Korea: Has he finally gone too far?Former NBA player Dennis Rodman's act is wearing thin even for those trying to see the potential positives in his sports diplomacy overture in North Korea.
Liz Cheney drops Senate bid. Which donors may get refunds?Liz Cheney's campaign for a US Senate seat may have stalled even before she withdrew from the race. But her fundraising certainly had not. Her campaign netted $1 million in the third quarter of 2013.
Dennis Rodman: In defense of his North Korean adventureFormer NBA star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for a basketball game, gathering no small amount of criticism. But a few experts say the trip can only help – even if just a little.
Liz Cheney drops US Senate bid. What happened?Liz Cheney ends her primary election challenge to Sen. Mike Enzi (R) of Wyoming, citing 'health issues' in her immediate family. Her US Senate bid had not gained much traction.
Clay Aiken of 'American Idol' may run for Congress. Could he win?Clay Aiken, who finished second in the 'American Idol' competition in 2003, is reportedly considering a run as a Democrat in North Carolina, which hasn't been shy about electing celebrities.
Democrats, Republicans both dislike Dallas Cowboys. Bipartisanship lives!Republicans and Democrats may not agree on much, but they sure don't like the Dallas Cowboys. A new poll finds that the 'Boys are the bipartisan pick for least favorite NFL team.
