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Is Rick Santorum helped or hurt when he talks morality?Rick Santorum says President Obama has “a world view that elevates the Earth above man." Theology-tinged rhetoric may appeal to part of the Republican base, but it could hurt him in a general election.
- Why you should stop calling today Presidents' Day
True, many refer to today's national day off as Presidents' Day, but federal law actually lists the holiday as Washington's Birthday.
Payroll tax vote exposes divisions within each partyDespite the bipartisan support for the payroll tax bill, blocks in both parties had reservations: Republicans angry that the measure was not paid for, and Democrats worried about the health of Social Security.
Payroll tax 101: What the changes mean for youThe House and Senate passed a payroll tax cut extension for 160 million Americans Friday. Among other provisions, the bill adjusts downward the duration of unemployment benefits.
Why Michigan could be Mitt Romney's make-or-break momentMitt Romney trails Rick Santorum in Michigan. Has any presidential aspirant lost their home state primary, yet gone on to win a major party nomination? Since 1972, the answer is no.
Will Ron Paul win Maine caucuses after all? State GOP taking new tally.The state GOP says a new vote total for the Maine caucuses that tackles all outstanding issues will be announced in March, though it has no bearing on the real prize for Ron Paul: delegates.
Why did MSNBC drop Pat Buchanan?Pat Buchanan, a conservative commentator on MSNBC, was suspended after the publication of his book. Critics of Pat Buchanan's book, "Suicide of a Superpower" called it racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic.
New consumer agency targets debt collectors. Who can argue with that?The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which faces stiff GOP opposition, picks what may be politically palatable targets for regulation: debt collectors and the credit-rating industry.
- Oklahoma close to becoming first state to enact 'personhood' bill
The organization Personhood USA has been leading state efforts to get a personhood bill made into law. Last year it was behind a similar referendum in Mississippi that eventually failed.
Monitor BreakfastPaul Ryan: GOP primary should not be 'personality contest'Rep. Paul Ryan (R) of Wisconsin said Thursday that the GOP needs an election that carries a mandate. In Ryan's view, Mitt Romney has offered a positive agenda for fixing the nation.
Monitor BreakfastRep. Paul Ryan: Payroll tax fight 'caused damage' to GOPLong battle in Congress over extending a payroll tax break 'caused damage' to Republicans because it 'muddled' differences between the parties, Paul Ryan, House Budget Committee chairman, said Thursday.
Will Mitt Romney use Rick Santorum's tax returns against him?Much of Rick Santorum's post-Senate income is dependent on the connections he made in the nation's capital – opening the door to charges of being a Washington insider.
Monitor BreakfastPaul Ryan as GOP vice presidential candidate? He doesn't say noGOP budget-meister and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin gave a nondenial when asked Thursday if he's interested in being the vice presidential candidate on the 2012 Republican ticket.
Obama proposes bringing jobs home from overseas. Would his plan work?To achieve his goal of 'insourcing,' Obama proposes rewarding firms that create jobs in the US while imposing higher effective taxes on profits earned by overseas operations.
Unemployment benefits 101: When will your state cut off extended benefits?Congress is nearing a deal to extend long-term unemployment benefits to the end of the year. But many states plan to cut off the benefits well before Dec. 31.
Chicago area called most corrupt in US. Why Rahm Emanuel is under fire.Chicago and its suburbs have averaged 51 public corruption convictions per year since 1976, a new study finds. Critics say Rahm Emanuel has not made City Hall sufficiently transparent.
Why did Democrats choose Antonio Villaraigosa to lead national convention?Antonio Villaraigosa has built an impressive résumé in the California Assembly and as mayor of Los Angeles. As chair of the Democratic National Convention, he could help woo Latinos.
Should Ron Paul demand a new vote count in Maine?Evidence is mounting that the vote totals for the Maine caucuses, in which Mitt Romney edged out Ron Paul, were pretty messed up. In addition to towns that hadn't voted yet, others' totals were not recorded.
Payroll tax deal close: Why did Republicans back down?Senate Republicans came to a realization on the payroll tax cut fight: We got the policy right but the politics wrong and it’s time to move on. Specifics of the deal are still being hashed out.
'Crate-Gate' puts Mitt Romney in doghouse at Westminster showNearly 30 years ago, Mitt Romney put his Irish setter in a crate lashed to the roof rack for a trip to Canada. Democratic protesters at the Westminster dog show were not amused.
