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Chris Christie’s national popularity tanks, but poll shows room to recoverEmbattled NJ Gov. Chris Christie (R) is down to 35 percent favorability nationally in a new ABC/Washington Post poll. But a quarter of Americans still have no opinion of him.
State of the Union: How are voters reacting to Obama's speech?The first polls on voter response to President Obama's State of the Union speech may be generating at least a few high fives at the White House. But the audience was smallish, and SOTUs seldom produce much of an afterglow.
- Obama pollster: Press has it wrong on Obamacare polls
In a meeting with reporters, Obama pollster Joel Benenson also had lots to say about income inequality, immigration reform, and Democratic rising star Wendy Davis.
Top five foreign policy points in Obama's State of the Union speechIn his State of the Union message, President Obama laid out intentions to keep a 'small' residual force in Afghanistan, to veto any new Iran sanctions that Congress may approve, and to close the Guantánamo detention camp.
Rep. Michael Grimm rips reporter. Why so angry?Rep. Michael Grimm, who agreed to be interviewed after the State of the Union address, threatened the reporter after the latter asked him about a federal investigation into his campaign finances.
State of the Union speech: Did Obama give up on Congress? Not exactly.In the State of the Union address, President Obama called 2014 a 'year of action.' But he made clear he wants Congress to be part of the action. If not, he will act alone, though in limited ways.
John McCain censured by Arizona GOP. Too liberal for his state?Arizona GOP leaders adopted a resolution on Saturday saying that unless his attitude changes, the state party won’t work or campaign for Sen. John McCain. 'If anything, it fires me up' to run again, he said Monday.
First 'Obamacare,' now 'Obamatrade'? President's free trade goals in jeopardy.Obama would make headway in his pursuit of new free trade deals, if only Congress would grant him the authority to 'fast-track' them. His State of the Union speech is likely to ask for that. Here's why he's not likely to get it.
State of the Union speech: what to expect on the issuesThis State of the Union address will cover the waterfront, from jobs to Afghanistan, but presidents always throw in a few new nuggets. Obama's big theme this year is income inequality.
Obama hikes minimum wage for federal contractors: How many will it help?President Obama's executive order to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers sets that stage for his State of the Union address Tuesday, which will touch on income inequality.
Tea party gets Mike Lee to answer Obama. Why he might surprise.Sen. Mike Lee (R) of Utah will give the tea party response to Obama's State of the Union message Tuesday. He made a name for himself taking on Obamacare, but he's passionate about poverty, too.
- Tea party gets Mike Lee to answer Obama. Why he might surprise.
Sen. Mike Lee (R) of Utah will give the tea party response to Obama's State of the Union message Tuesday. He made a name for himself taking on Obamacare, but he's passionate about poverty, too.
State of the Union: Why so many GOP responders?The official GOP speaker after the State of the Union address will be Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, but at least three others, including Sen. Rand Paul, will also be making speeches.
State of the Union: Can Obama get his mojo back?In the State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama will announce an increase in the minimum wage for new federal contract workers – part of his plan to make 2014 a 'year of action.'
How Detroit's bankruptcy could affect immigration reformMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder is proposing to recruit 50,000 immigrants to revitalize Detroit. It's a long shot, but it could tweak the dialogue around immigration reform.
Monica Lewinsky: Will Rand Paul benefit from raising old scandal?Monica Lewinsky is Rand Paul's answer to Democratic charges that Republicans are waging a 'war on women.' But it could backfire. Bill Clinton remains broadly popular with the public.
Obama hopes to reinvigorate his presidency with State of the UnionPresident Obama, faced with a largely stubborn Congress, says he'll use executive action to promote his agenda if persuasion doesn't work. We'll hear more about that in his State of the Union message.
Why is Rand Paul going after Bill Clinton?Rand Paul broadsided Bill Clinton Sunday, scolding Democrats for claiming Republicans are waging a 'war on women' when Clinton has been given 'a pass' for the Lewinsky scandal.
Cover StoryIs Barack Obama an imperial president?President Obama’s use of executive action to get around congressional gridlock is unparalleled in modern times, some scholars say. But to liberal activists, he’s not going far enough.
Liberal hero Wendy Davis under fire for her selective biographyState Sen. Wendy Davis, who became a hero to the left when she filibustered a restrictive abortion bill, is running for governor of Texas. Now she faces charges that some aspects of her biography are misleading.
