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Debt ceiling debate twist: Sen. Mitch McConnell filibusters himselfYes, another debt-ceiling debate is looming, and the Senate's attempt to deal with the issue Thursday involved complex legislative machinations that appeared to backfire on Mitch McConnell.
'Fiscal cliff': Has Obama overdone the PR?It's possible, especially to folks paying close attention to fiscal cliff negotiations. But with polls showing support for tax hikes on the wealthy, he appears to be leveraging public opinion effectively.
Does Sen. Jim DeMint's departure spell doom for conservatives on the Hill?Tea party stalwart Jim DeMint's decision to leave the Senate to run the Heritage Foundation may say something about the ability to effect change from the outside, as opposed to the inside.
Why did Sen. Jim DeMint quit the Senate?Tea party hero Sen. Jim DeMint will head the conservative Heritage think tank, and some say freedom from party politics could make him an even bigger player on the right.
Rand Paul slams Ashley Judd as too liberal for Kentucky. Is he right?Actress/activist Ashley Judd has adopted causes that, however worthy, are national as opposed to Kentuckian in scope. Sen. Rand Paul (R) talked about her activism in a radio interview Wednesday.
Obama attempts 'fiscal cliff' coup: winning over business leadersThe business community usually trends Republican – and President Obama didn't do much to woo it in his first term. But he's pushing hard to get CEOs on his side in 'fiscal cliff' talks.
Does Bush's immigration speech signal Latinos' new clout?Developments in recent days, including the speech by former President Bush and an Illinois bill to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, suggest a shift in attitudes on immigration issues.
Is Karl Rove's media career kaput?Don't count Karl Rove out, despite reports that the GOP strategist will get less face time on Fox News for the foreseeable future. He still has some platforms, and he knows how to use them.
Still playing offense, White House seeks to rewrite debt ceiling rulesThe Obama administration, which appears to have the upper hand in its tax-the-rich fight, also seeks to make it harder for Congress to intervene when it comes to the national debt ceiling. That comes up again in early 2013.
New polls fuel speculation about Hillary Clinton in 2016Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is more popular than she's ever been – and might well clear the Democratic field, were she to officially enter the 2016 presidential race.
Why might Republicans cave in 'fiscal cliff' talks?The GOP and President Obama have long disagreed over taxes for the rich. Although there are signs of potential movement with the fiscal cliff looming, there are also reasons it might not happen.
Governors urge action to avoid tumbling off 'fiscal cliff'Six governors met Tuesday with President Obama, urging timely resolution of the tax and spending negotiations. If automatic cuts go into effect, states stand to lose 18 percent of federal grant money.
Why is Newark Mayor Cory Booker living on food stamps?Mayor Cory Booker says access to food is becoming a 'social-justice issue,' and he wants to raise awareness about how hard it is to live off food stamps – about $30 a week.
Hillary Clinton's next job? Surely not the one Mayor Bloomberg floated.Michael Bloomberg is said to have asked Hillary Clinton about her interest in succeeding him next year as mayor of New York. If she were to run, it'd be a short primary. But here's why she won't.
GOP rift over 'fiscal cliff': Are 'Dole Republicans' on the rise?Former Sen. Bob Dole visited the Capitol Tuesday. His brand of conservatism – leaning more toward pragmatism and compromise – may be gaining some ground amid the fiscal cliff standoff.
Ashley Judd for Senate: Could she win?Charlie Cook’s Political Report website lists actress/activist Ashley Judd as a possible Democratic nominee in the 2014 Kentucky Senate race. But so far, she hasn't given a definite 'yes' to running.
Big losers in 'fiscal cliff' talks? Tea party, perhaps.House Republicans say Election 2012 validated their tea party-backed revolution two years earlier. But two moves Monday suggest that House leaders are turning away from the movement.
White House rejects GOP plan: Tax rates for top 2 percent must go upIt did not take long for the White House to dismiss the Republican deficit-cutting proposal, which raised revenues by capping deductions. Now both sides have laid down their markers.
Obama tax plan: Which cities would it hit hardest?President Obama's plan to raise tax rates would hit the wealthiest Americans. Yet cities with the highest percentage of rich households are clustered in blue states.
GOP 'fiscal cliff' counteroffer: What's in it?GOP leaders responded to President Obama's 'fiscal cliff' proposal with their own. It calls for new tax revenue and turns to a Democratic idea for spending cuts, but it doesn't raise tax rates.
