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Obama on Jimmy Fallon show: How did it go?The president's political advisers must be fairly pleased. Obama, on Jimmy Fallon late-night show, both trumpeted his message about keeping college loan rates low and needled Republicans about it.
With no time to lose, Mitt Romney and RNC join forcesEven after Tuesday's five primary victories, Mitt Romney has not technically clinched the GOP presidential nomination. But he will soon, and with Obama already well-organized, Romney's campaign is now openly synchronized with the Republican National Committee.
On renewal of Violence Against Women Act, Senate Democrats have upper handAfter passing the Senate unanimously in years past, the Violence Against Women Act, with revisions, faces strong partisan opposition. Still, Republicans don't want to be tagged as waging a 'war on women.'
- On renewal of Violence Against Women Act, Senate Democrats have upper hand
After passing the Senate unanimously in years past, the Violence Against Women Act, with revisions, faces strong partisan opposition. Still, Republicans don't want to be tagged as waging a 'war on women.'
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Who pays for the president's food? Which president has a sport named after him? Match wits with a master of useless (but entertaining) presidential information.
Obama slow jams the news with Jimmy Fallon. How does that work?Start with a late-night funnyman. Add a president. Then, talk about something serious – Obama chose student loans – while Jimmy Fallon's house band, The Roots, lays down an R&B rhythm. Punch it up. Laugh. Then, wait to see how Mitt Romney responds.
Student debt: How big a risk does it pose to the economy?Student debt represents a financial challenge for America, some economists say, but in a way that's different from the big buildup in mortgage debt that led to a deep recession.
John Edwards's trial: a cad, or a cad and a felon?John Edwards' trial turns on whether $1 million from heiress Bunny Mellon and another donor was a bid to influence an election – hence an illegal campaign contribution – or merely an effort to cover up an extramarital affair.
Student loans: Romney, congressional GOP race to embrace studentsAs President Obama puts a spotlight on student loans, Mitt Romney says that he, too, supports extending the 3.4 percent interest rate – and blames the president for poor job prospects for college graduates.
Tough Arizona immigration law rattles state's LatinosThe Arizona immigration law has led some illegal immigrants to move elsewhere. But those who remain, as well as law-abiding Latinos, are worried about discrimination and even indiscriminate immigration sweeps.
Obama slipping among young white votersObama won white voters ages 18 to 29 in 2008 by 10 percentage points over the GOP's John McCain, according to a recent Pew Research poll. He leads Mitt Romney among that group by only two points.
Could Newt Gingrich win the Delaware primary?Newt Gingrich has spent a lot of time in Delaware and racked up a key endorsement Monday. In a low-turnout primary, anything could happen.
Student loans: Obama's bid to rekindle 'Yes We Can' among youthsYoung voters aren't as enthusiastic as they were four years ago, meaning turnout could decline. So Obama is touring universities in North Carolina, Colorado, and Iowa to talk about student loans.
Mitt Romney's five biggest liabilities as GOP nominee Typically, an election with an incumbent president on the ballot is a referendum on him. But President Obama is trying to turn the tables. So what exactly does Mitt Romney bring to the table, in both positive and negative ways? Here are the liabilities:
Six 2012 races where the tea party counts After playing kingmaker in the 2010 election cycle, the tea party movement is having a less prominent role in 2012. But its support or opposition could swing some key races and even determine whether Republicans win control of the Senate. Here are six US Senate contests where the tea party could make a difference.
Rob Portman for the GOP veep? Not if 2008 is any guideTwo-thirds of state Republican Party chairs and members of the Republican National Committee say Sen. Rob Portman (R) is both the best and most likely veep pick for Mitt Romney. But it's still early.
Ted Nugent: Will anti-Obama rant cost him more gigs?Fort Knox canceled an appearance by shock rocker Ted Nugent at the Army post's annual summer concert. And two city councilmen in Bangor, Maine, are calling for the cancellation of a Nugent show on the city’s waterfront.
Mitt Romney's five biggest assets as GOP nominee Typically, an election with an incumbent president on the ballot is a referendum on him. But President Obama is trying to turn the election into a choice, saying in effect that America's problems will get much worse under the other guy. So what does Mitt Romney bring to the table? Here are five assets.
FocusArizona immigration law: states vs. Obama at US Supreme Court, againThe US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday concerning the tough Arizona immigration law. Key question: Does the state statute usurp federal authority to set immigration policy?
Martin O'Malley for president in 2016? He drops a few hints.At a breakfast with reporters Friday, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) insisted it was too soon to talk about 2016. But some comments suggested a run for president might have crossed his mind.
