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Monitor BreakfastHow Reince Priebus is trying to position the GOP for big wins in NovemberReince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, discusses efforts to move his organization away from being a ' 'U-Haul' trailer of cash' for presidential nominees.
Monitor BreakfastElection 2014 could be year of the 'anti-incumbent,' pollsters sayAt a time when Congress is 'universally despised,' the climate for Election 2014 could be especially unfavorable for incumbents, more than anti-Democrat or anti-Republican, Celinda Lake of the bipartisan Battleground Poll said March 25.
Obamacare deadline 101: How much will enrolling cost me?The Obamacare enrollment deadline is approaching, and cost will be a big issue for some. Here, we break down how much Obamacare will cost based on your situation.
- Obamacare deadline 101: How much will enrolling cost me?
The Obamacare enrollment deadline is approaching, and cost will be a big issue for some. Here, we break down how much Obamacare will cost based on your situation.
Bridge-gate shocker: Christie probe clears ChristieAn internal review of the Bridge-gate scandal commissioned by Chris Christie finds the governor 'knew nothing about it' and assigns blame to his aide and a Port Authority appointee.
Obama, Pope Francis, and the (rocky) history of US-Vatican relationsObama said he was 'incredibly moved' by a discussion with the pope on poverty. But the Vatican said the talk centered on church issues in the US, such as funding contraception through Obamacare.
Poll finds broad, rapid shift among Americans toward gay marriagePersonal contact with gay family members, friends, and neighbors is driving a speedy shift in attitudes about gay marriage, pollster says. A new survey puts support at 55 percent, with 40 percent opposed.
IRS scandal 101: Why House doesn't have all Lois Lerner e-mails yetIRS Commissioner John Koskinen rejects the assertion his agency is 'slow rolling' requests for Lois Lerner's e-mails by a House panel looking for a White House connection to the scandal.
Obama proposes NSA reforms. Why now?Facing an upcoming legislative deadline, the White House has proposed the reforms nearly a year after NSA leaker Edward Snowden revealed the extent of the metadata program.
Obamacare sign-up deadline delayed. Is the mandate effectively gone?March 31 is no longer the hard deadline. Americans now have until mid-April to sign up for health coverage, as long as they try to enroll by March 31. New Obamacare exemptions waive the individual mandate altogether.
Michelle Obama in China: first ladies and panda diplomacyFirst lady Michelle Obama and her daughters got to feed pandas at a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu. How did the animals get their (adorable) role in US-China relations?
Is Harry Reid helpless against the Koch brothers' cash?The Koch brothers are spending millions through their super PAC to unseat vulnerable Democrats and flip the Senate Republican. Senate majority leader Harry Reid is furious. But options are limited.
Joe Biden's in New Hampshire! But would a 2016 bid be doomed?Biden said he was in New Hampshire to promote White House economic policies, not a 2016 candidacy. Right. History suggests, however, that as VP for a two-term president, he has an uphill battle.
Hillary Clinton vs. Jeb Bush? Why political dynasties might make sense.A new Battleground Poll shows Hillary Clinton beating Jeb Bush by a wide margin on favorability. That could actually spur Bush to run for president, says a Republican pollster. Here's why.
Monitor BreakfastVoters pessimistic about the economy, positive about pot, new poll saysThe Battleground Poll of registered voters, produced by a pollster from each party, found anger at incumbents in Congress, pessimism about the economy, and more openness to legalizing pot.
Obama to offer bill to end NSA data sweep. Why doesn't he just do it?Obama's proposal would represent a major change in NSA surveillance activity, scuttling most of a post-9/11 program to track communications among terrorism suspects. He could end it himself but is opting to seek Congress's approval.
Democrats slam Nate Silver. Why the pushback against polling whiz?Nate Silver is now saying the GOP is a 'slight' favorite to win control of the Senate in the November elections. At least one Democratic official fired back Monday with his own arguments.
Mitt Romney: Russia not an enemy, it's 'our geopolitical adversary.' Huh?Mitt Romney criticized President Obama Sunday, saying he lacked foresight in dealing with Russia. But Romney stopped short of calling Russia an enemy, trying to make a more nuanced point.
Nate Silver's new Senate forecast could terrify Democrats into actionPolling expert Nate Silver has come out with a new forecast: Republicans are currently favorites to take control of the Senate this fall. That prediction could open Democratic wallets.
Rand Paul 'most intriguing man' in the GOP. Really?Among the crowd of Republicans angling for the 2016 presidential nomination, Sen. Rand Paul stands out. Like his father Ron Paul, he may not succeed. But for now he's getting the most attention.
