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Has Anthony Weiner peeved Hillary Clinton?Act 2 to a sexting scandal was a blow, but what has riled Clintonworld is Anthony Weiner's apparent claim to have inside knowledge of a Hillary Clinton 2016 campaign – via his wife, Huma Abedin.
Cory Booker favored in N.J. Senate primary. Are his ambitions even higher?New Jersey voters select Democratic and GOP candidates for the Senate Tuesday. Here are three items to consider when assessing the longer-term potential of Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
Hillary Clinton watch: What's behind Hillary's Big Issue speaking tour?Hillary Clinton launches a major series of speeches on issues ranging from voting rights and 'transparency' in national security to US global leadership. Some see the prelude for a 2016 presidential run.
What's Michelle Obama doing for fun these days? Hint: It involves rap.Michelle Obama is teaming up with Jordin Sparks, Ashanti, and Run DMC on a rap album called "Songs for a Healthier America." She's been having more fun in the second term.
Obama-mask clown gets lifetime Missouri fair ban. Just, or too harsh?An Obama-mask clown at the Missouri State Fair was banned for life, after photos and video asking a crowd if they wanted to see Obama 'run down by a bull' went viral. The crowd cheered. Fair officials dubbed the stunt 'unconscionable.'
- RNC chief doubles down on debate boycott. Smart move for GOP?
CNN and NBC remain in the cross hairs of Republican National Committee chief Reince Priebus, over their plans for programs about Hillary Clinton. His threat to boycott those networks during the GOP presidential debates has its strategic advantages.
Rodeo clown banned: Did rodeo stunt go too far?Rodeo clown banned: Missouri State Fair officials apologized for an 'inappropriate' performance, after the announcer asked if the crowd wanted to see Obama (the clown) 'run down by a bull.'
Hillary Clinton: Could her past derail White House bid?Hillary Clinton will host a fundraiser for family friend Terry McAuliffe, who's running for governor of Virginia. But he ties her to a past that she might be wary of embracing.
Obama on the Vineyard, redux: why presidential vacations stir up a furorPresident Obama and his family head to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts for vacation, nearly an annual event for the last two Democratic presidents. All the fuss, too, is an annual event for their critics.
Will 'Nosegate' really hurt Mitch McConnell at the polls?Mitch McConnell's campaign manager was caught saying he's 'holding his nose' for now in order to help Rand Paul's presidential bid later. We doubt that's enough to wound a tough campaigner with a massive war chest.
Why is Obama awarding Oprah Winfrey the Medal of Freedom?The list of 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom winners was released Thursday. There was an Illinois trend because, well, the president alone is the decider.
Why did President Obama talk housing on Zillow?President Obama had a chat on Zillow.com about housing issues Wednesday. He's trying to generate interest in the topic in D.C., but critics say he had other motives.
Mitt Romney to GOP: Don't shut down government to kill ObamacareAt a fundraiser in swing-state New Hampshire, Mitt Romney urges Republicans to rally behind 'electable' candidates for 2016 and not to risk a government shutdown to stop Obamacare.
Washington Post sold to Jeff Bezos: End of old media or new hope?Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos says he's not out to change Washington Post values or micromanage operations. He has a record of investing for the long term and presiding over profitable enterprises.
Chelsea Clinton wants 'purposely public' life. Politics?In Rwanda, Chelsea Clinton offers yet another hint of her political plans: She's not considering a run for public office, unless she 'didn't like how my city or state or country were being run.'
Wendy Davis: Ready to ride for governor of Texas?Wendy Davis, the Texas state senator famous for her 13-hour filibuster over abortion rights, spoke at the National Press Club in Washington. The Democrat sounded like a possible candidate for governor.
Poll: Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton are America's 'hottest politicians'By 'hottest,' a new Quinnipiac poll means most likely to generate warm and fuzzy feelings from respondents. High score for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is something of a surprise, pollsters say.
Why is Sen. Mitch McConnell slamming tea party foe?Mitch McConnell is striking early at tea party rival Matt Bevin, who scored points of his own at Kentucky's storied Fancy Farms political picnic this weekend. Facing a two-front race, the senator is out to avoid being squeezed by both sides.
Does Gov. Martin O'Malley want to be Hillary Clinton's vice president?Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) is making noises about running for president. There are two reasons to do that – even if Hillary Clinton runs, too. And maybe she won’t even run.
Paul Ryan and Obamacare: Can he stop Ted Cruz's government shutdown?Rep. Paul Ryan said Sunday that he opposes a government shutdown to stop the implementation of Obamacare. But Sen. Ted Cruz and others in the GOP might be using a different calculus.
