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Where is Jesse Jackson Jr.? As absence lengthens, pressure mounts.For six weeks, Chicago voters have wondered about Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s whereabouts. With no word from the congressman about his 'mood disorder,' questions are growing sharper.
Ron Paul vs. Ben Bernanke: final battle ends on surprising noteWith Rep. Ron Paul retiring this year, his epic battles with Federal Reserve chairmen are coming to an end. But his last run-in with Ben Bernanke took a more reflective turn.
Why Obama's 'you didn't build that' line may bite backThe line may have been taken out of context. But it plays into the Romney campaign's main point of attack against the president: that he puts more faith in government than in private enterprise.
Bipartisan powers, activate! Can Congress's debt avengers be superheroes?Once again, Washington's bipartisan, blue-ribbon, out-of-power elite gathers to urge Congress to break the gridlock and do the right thing on the nation's looming financial Armageddon.
Should Sarah Palin speak at GOP convention?Sarah Palin electrified the 2008 GOP convention, but many gaffes later, even conservative critics are wary of how a Palin speech in Tampa could impact the 2012 race and presumptive GOP standard-bearer, Mitt Romney.
Why did President Obama flub his 'Kiss Cam' moment?President Obama failed to kiss his wife when a Kiss Cam focused on the First Couple Monday at a USA basketball exhibition in Washington. When the Kiss Cam turned its gaze on the couple a second time, the President gave Michelle Obama a big kiss.
Mitt Romney: Republican 'friendly fire' grows over tax returnsRomney's refusal to release more tax returns is drawing sharper barbs from members of his own party. Could the vice presidential pick stem the criticism?
Beyonce praises Michelle Obama in new campaign ad. Will that win votes?Beyonce stars in a new campaign ad reading a letter that praises First Lady Michelle Obama as a 'truly strong African-American woman.' According to a Gallup poll, Mrs. Obama is more popular than her husband.
Is Mitt Romney catching up?Mitt Romney's campaign argues in a new memo that the Republican presidential candidate is catching up in his race with Barack Obama. The analysis varies depending on what polls are included in the assessment, but most experts say the race remains very close.
Former President Bush (41) reflects on his legacy, including 'Read my lips'In a Parade Magazine interview former president George H. W. Bush talks about what he learned from Ronald Reagan, his surprisingly close relationship with Bill Clinton, and – oh, yes – his infamous tax pledge.
What's really driving veep buzz about Condoleezza Rice?Condoleezza Rice probably won't be Mitt Romney's running mate. But all the speculation highlights just how starved this campaign is for excitement.
Did Mitt Romney run Bain after 1999? Will voters care if he did?The Obama team may believe that keeping the focus on Mitt Romney's tenure at Bain serves to remind voters of his venture capital past. But evidence is scant that voters are swayed by this line of attack.
Cities going broke: Can Scranton's minimum wage plan work?A judge told Scranton's mayor he couldn't break the contracts. Pennsylvania told him he couldn't declare bankruptcy. But he didn't have the money to pay more than minimum wage. Unions sued.
- Before Stockton: five other big financial crises for US municipalities Here's a look at some of the most notable financial collapses and near-collapses for US municipalities over the years.
Why Democrats are hesitant to vote on Obama's tax planPresident Obama urged Congress immediately to pass his plan to extend some of the Bush tax cuts. But Senate Democrats are taking their time, hoping to score political points.
Joe Biden fires up NAACP. Where was President Obama?The NAACP crowd booed Mitt Romney, and polls say that the president could win at least 95 percent of the African-American vote. Still, Obama may need that and more in key states.
Was Mitt Romney hoping to be booed during NAACP speech?Mitt Romney expected and, his critics say, even wanted to be booed at the NAACP convention, as a signal to voters that he's willing to face an audience not likely to agree with him – and not pander.
Who's the real 'outsourcer in chief'? Why Obama, Romney both shoulder blame.The trend of outsourcing US jobs predates either President Obama or Mitt Romney, but both have contributed to it in different ways, according to one economist.
House repeals health-care reform – with no plan to replace itHouse Republicans campaigned to repeal and replace health-care reform, but are now holding off until after November elections before laying out their own alternative plan.
Mitt Romney booed at NAACP. Could that be good for him?The jeering started when Mitt Romney told the NAACP crowd that he would eliminate 'Obamacare.' Conservative analysts say the incident gives him credibility on the right and among independents.
