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Money and politics: Who are best at tapping rich for political cash?Liberal-minded donors shelled out the most cash for the 2014 midterms – at least among groups that must disclose what they raise and spend.
McConnell promises La. GOP Senate candidate spot on Energy committeeKentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, expected to become majority leader in January, says Republican candidate Bill Cassidy, who faces Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu in a runoff next month, will promote energy jobs in Louisiana.
Why Rick Perry deleted a disparaging tweetTexas Gov. Rick Perry deleted what was described as an "unauthorized tweet" from his verified Twitter account. The tweet posted an unflattering mock image of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg.
Why Rick Perry can't carry a concealed weapon in TexasTexas Gov. Rick Perry is a facing felony indictment which means under state law he cannot carry a conceal firearm, buy a new gun or ammunition.
- What's the deal with Rick Perry's $500 hipster glasses?
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has a new look thanks to a pair of Jean Lafont eyeglasses chosen by his wife. What are the political optics of this?
- Five-year-old Minnesota mayor loses re-election to 16-year old
Robert "Bobby" Tufts, age 5, lost his bid for a third consecutive term as mayor of Dorset on Sunday. Eric Mueller, a 16-year-old won. The population of Dorset, Minn.: as many as 28 people.
- Why Obama is taking four Kansas City letter writers to dinner
President Obama will dine Tuesday with four people who wrote letters to him: A man who thanked Obama for a student loan, a single mother, a teacher in a GED program, and a woman who is active in her neighborhood association.
- Mexican police helicopter crossed into Arizona, fired shots, say US officials
A Mexican law enforcement helicopter crossed about 100 yards into the Arizona desert, firing two shots. Nobody was injured.
Primary results: Mississippi, Colorado races highlight GOP splitMississippi primary: With 92 percent of precincts reporting, Republican incumbent Thad Cochran leads with 51 percent to Chris McDaniel's 49 percent.
Methodists reinstate pastor defrocked over gay son's weddingRev. Frank Schaefer, who was defrocked after he presided over his son's same-sex wedding ceremony and vowed to perform other gay marriages if asked, can return to the pulpit, said a United Methodist Church appeals panel on Tuesday.
Duck Dynasty: Why Zach Dasher is on Hannity Monday nightDuck Dynasty: Zach Dasher, the nephew of "Duck Dynasty" reality TV personality Phil Robertson, is running for Congress.
- Palin: 'Nerd prom' slam targets White House press dinner
Palin: 'Nerd prom' denigrates the White House Correspondent's dinner, where President Obama joked Saturday. Sara Palin wasn't invited, and according to The Atlantic, she wasn't the first to label the event a 'nerd prom.'
Ohio Senator Portman changes course on gay marriageSen. Rob Portman, Republican of Ohio and an opponent of same-sex marriage, has changed his mind after learning two years ago his own son is gay.
President Obama's State of the Union address full textThe text of the State of the Union address as prepared for delivery by President Barack Obama, and provided by the press office of the White House.
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