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Mitt Romney at Daytona 500. Shouldn't he be in Michigan?Mitt Romney was in Florida to attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday, when there was a make-or-break primary in two days in Michigan. The appearance could be indicative of Romney camp confidence.
Monitor BreakfastPaul Ryan's warning: US must cut debt or face 'bitter austerity'Rep. Paul Ryan (R) of Wisconsin believes a European-style debt crisis faces the United States if it doesn't clean up its financial situation.
Another Mitt Romney clunker? 'Ann drives a couple of Cadillacs, actually....'Mitt Romney wanted the focus to be on his plan for the economy, but mention of his wife's two Cadillacs at the speech in Detroit renewed concerns that his wealth could be a liability.
Is Rick Santorum too angry to be elected president?Some conservative pundits worry that Rick Santorum has not yet shown the ability to be the sort of optimistic unifier – à la Ronald Reagan – that general-election voters tend to prefer.
So much money, so few lobbyists in D.C. How does that math work?Spending to lobby the US government has almost tripled since 1998, but numbers of registered lobbyists have barely budged. How the work gets done without the scarlet 'L' of lobbyist registration.
Gingrich pledges $2.50 gas, Obama: 'it's easy to make phony promises'Obama sought to deflect growing Republican attacks over rising prices at the pump, blaming recent increases on a mix of factors beyond his control, including tensions with Iran, hot demand from China, India and other emerging economies, and Wall Street speculators taking advantage of the uncertainty.
White House releases 'privacy bill of rights': what it promises online consumersWhile falling short of law, the consumer 'privacy bill of rights' would give consumers 'new legal and technical tools to safeguard their privacy,' according to the White House.
Virginia GOP backs off mandatory invasive ultrasound testsRepublican legislators in Virginia voted to amend a bill that would have required women seeking abortions to submit to invasive ultrasound imaging.
Indiana lawmaker slams 'radicalized' pro-abortion group. Yes, Girl Scouts.Bob Morris, a member of the Indiana House, also called the Girl Scouts 'a tactical arm of Planned Parenthood' in a letter urging lawmakers not to mark the Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary.
Monitor BreakfastHow social media complicate SEC crackdown on insider tradingSocial media services such as Facebook and Twitter pose special challenges for regulators working to halt insider trading, says Mary Schapiro of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Mittmageddon: Why Mitt Romney faces an electoral day of truth TuesdayMitt Romney now faces 'Mittmageddon,' a single day upon which his political future may depend. Republican primaries in Michigan and Arizona Tuesday are nearly a must-win.
Monitor BreakfastWhat keeps SEC chairwoman up at night? Money market fundsThe health of money market funds leads the list of worries of SEC chairwoman Mary Schapiro, America's top financial market regulator. Past wild swings in the stock market rank up there, too.
Obama sings the blues with Mick Jagger, B.B. KingPresident Obama took the microphone Tuesday to sing a few bars of 'Sweet Home Chicago' during a blues concert at the White House. Are Mick Jagger and B.B. King in danger of being upstaged? You decide.
Cover StoryDoes America need a CEO in the Oval Office?Mitt Romney has been both vaunted and vilified for his business background. Here's how running a corporation really compares to running a country.
Eight who have gone from business to politics From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
Could Rick Santorum topple Mitt Romney in Arizona?Mitt Romney has always counted on winning the Arizona Republican primary, but a new poll has Rick Santorum closing the gap ahead of Wednesday's GOP debate.
Does Rick Santorum have a Satan problem?Parts of a 2008 speech by Rick Santorum have surfaced online, in which he says Satan is subverting great American institutions. Its appearance comes at a time in the campaign when Santorum's rivals are trying to make voters think twice about supporting him.
Is Obama 'dangerous' because he wants you to buy a Chevy Volt? Newt says yes.Newt Gingrich is railing against President Obama for using federal money to subsidize hybrid plug-ins like the Chevy Volt, likening the vehicle to 'cultural warfare.' Some Republicans agree.
Is Rick Santorum the new Teflon candidate to whom nothing sticks?Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are spending millions on ads to attack the surging Rick Santorum. But he's proving to be an elusive target, as social conservatives endorse many of his positions.
Surge, sag, repeat: Why the Republicans are so volatile.Super PACs, the tea party, a surging and sagging field, and a party rule requiring proportional awarding of delegates in early-voting states are contributing to an unusually unsettled GOP race.
