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Are people paying their Obamacare premiums? Yes and no.The White House rejects a GOP report saying only two-thirds of the 8 million enrollees have paid their Obamacare premiums. Final numbers are not in, but administration officials point to insurer estimates that 80 to 90 percent have paid.
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.
How do Democrats counter Obamacare? Batter Republicans on minimum wage.Republicans have held vote after vote on Obamacare, partly to stoke the conservative base for this fall's elections. Senate Democrats look set to use the same strategy with a plan to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Their first bid failed Wednesday.
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.
Gay marriage: Is GOP tiptoeing away from opposition?Most young Republicans favor the right to same-sex marriage and a more inclusive stance by party leaders. But social conservatives say that scaling back opposition is a high risk.
Gay marriage at center of Missouri Republicans' bid to impeach governorGOP lawmakers in Missouri on Wednesday are set to resume a hearing on a resolution to impeach Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. It's a long-shot effort, but it amplifies their beef with the governor over an executive order dealing with gay marriage.
Next Obamacare hurdle: Are people getting coverage they paid for?Obamacare glitches these days are not as widespread as they were during the HealthCare.gov rollout. But some hiccups are causing problems in some areas.
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.
For President Obama, racist comments pose extra leadership burdenWhen President Obama responded to racist comments – this time allegedly by L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling – he was in a familiar mode: reacting to a racially charged news event.
Why Christian leaders put aside differences to push immigration reformOver 250 evangelical leaders arrive on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge Congress to pass immigration reform. Churches have been conspicuous in their support of immigration reform.
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.
Rand Paul vs. GOP establishmentPotential 2016 presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul is in the Northeast, meeting with Republican operatives and fund-raisers. Conservatives are wary of some of his recent comments.
NRA: 'Do or die' moment as moms, mayors mount anti-gun offensiveWith millions of members and a huge lobbying warchest, the National Rifle Association remains powerful. But a coalition of mothers and mayors is arming to do political battle with the NRA.
Did US Rep. Michael Grimm break campaign finance laws?US Rep. Michael Grimm, (R) of New York, faces federal indictment for violating campaign finance laws. Grimm's difficulties could complicate things for the GOP in the 2014 congressional elections.
Cliven Bundy's racist comments: campaign gift to Democrats?Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's suggestion that blacks were better off as slaves sets back the GOP's efforts to improve its image among minorities. Some top Republicans had backed Bundy in his land dispute.
Election 2014: the most competitive Senate races The Democrats face a challenge in their quest to hold onto the US Senate. Eleven races this year are seen as competitive – eight seats held by Democrats, three by Republicans. Here’s the rundown.
In Cliven Bundy beef about 'the Negro,' shades of white privilegeA confrontational Cliven Bundy doubles down on his point that blacks are hurt by government subsidies. He justifies, too, why he hasn't paid federal grazing fees for 20 years, even if that makes him a 'welfare queen.' How a story about a rogue rancher became an exploration of racial privilege.
Oregon poised to dump own Obamacare website, rely on HealthCare.govCiting high fix-it costs, Oregon is moving to drop its own underperforming website and to adopt the federal HealthCare.gov for enrolling residents in health insurance under Obamacare. Might other states do the same?
