All Politics
Does it matter whom Donald Trump endorses?In the short run, a nod from Donald Trump might give Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich a little boost in Nevada. But in the long run? A Trump endorsement could turn off some voters, polls show.
Why Ron Paul could rally in February caucusesRon Paul has been looking forward to February, when caucus states take center stage on the GOP nominating calendar. Caucuses reward loyalty and Mr. Paul has fervently devoted followers.
Mitt Romney's 'poor' choice of words: Who's really struggling in America?Mitt Romney was in damage-control mode Wednesday after the multimillionaire candidate said he's 'not concerned about the very poor.' He said he's concerned about those who are 'struggling.'
Obama plan to lower mortgage payments could help, but how much?President Obama unveiled his plan to cut mortgage payments for 'responsible homeowners' in trouble. But the housing crisis is so massive that no one program can solve it, experts say.
Indiana becomes first Rust-Belt 'right to work' state. Will others follow?Laws that curtail union clout have faced heated opposition in Wisconsin and Ohio, making passage of 'right to work' laws in other industrial states a difficult political proposition.
How to get House and Senate bills to match up on payroll tax cut?A conference committee on the payroll tax cut meets Wednesday to try to resolve differences between House and Senate bills. It's the old-fashioned way of coming to agreement, used for barely half the bills in the last Congress.
Occupy Wall St. nonviolence: Is Oakland the exception or the future?Many in Occupy Wall St., including the movement's earliest members, are imploring activists to embrace nonviolence as a core principle. But in Oakland there's talk of a 'diversity of tactics.'
Michelle Obama: Why is she going on Jay Leno?Michelle Obama visits Los Angeles Tuesday and Wednesday. Besides two TV appearances, she’ll be at a pair of fundraisers and spotlight a program bringing fresh and healthy food to urban places.
CBO knows its deficit forecasts are too cheery. So what will really happen?The CBO is forecasting a $1.1 trillion deficit in 2012, followed by several years of a much lower amount. But CBO officials know that's a fantasy, so it has prepared a more pessimistic outlook.
After Florida primary, it's Nevada – and a rough month for Newt GingrichThe candidates head into a very different month of election contests after Tuesday's Florida primary. Newt Gingrich is already playing down his chances.
Florida primary: Why it's one of the last few winner-take-all statesStates like to have a big prize to dangle before candidates during the nominating season, as is the case with the Florida primary. But the Republican Party has been pushing for a more proportional system for allocating convention delegates.
Mitt Romney breaks into song, serenading Florida votersMitt Romney usually recites lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' during his stump speech. But on Monday, the eve of Florida's GOP primary, he broke into song – and the crowd joined him.
Weekend violence in Oakland: Is Occupy movement back, or broken?Has the Occupy movement abandoned nonviolence? Oakland protesters and police issue contradictory accounts of clashes that led to hundreds of arrests and several injuries.
- Can Obama's health-care law force Catholics to support birth control?
Without an exemption for Catholic-linked institutions, the Obama health-care law requirement that insurance plans cover birth control would violate religious liberty, priests say.
Will Ron Paul win more delegates this week than Gingrich, Santorum?Ron Paul is likely to win more delegates to the 2012 GOP convention than either Newt Gingrich or Rick Santorum this week. Wait. What? That's why he campaigned in Maine this weekend.
Does Newt Gingrich have a women voter problem?Newt Gingrich may have a women voter problem in Florida. Despite public endorsements from Sarah Palin and other conservative women, recent polling shows he's less popular among women.
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Monitor BreakfastLos Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa sees "draconian" cuts ahead in Obama's budgetAlthough the nation needs investment in infrastructure and education, among other areas, US Conference of Mayors President Antonio Villaraigosa says Congress' past bad behavior mean President Obama's budget will likely have serious spending cuts.
Who is Saul Alinsky, and why is Newt Gingrich so obsessed with him?Newt Gingrich keeps likening President Obama to radical community organizer Saul Alinsky. But Gingrich seems to have adopted Alinsky's tactics himself, as has the tea party. Mainstream Republicans aren't happy.
Obama outlines plan to cut college costs. Could it backfire on students?President Obama Friday made a set of bold proposals tying federal aid to colleges tuition costs. Most of Obama’s ideas would require approval from Congress – difficult to do in a polarized Washington.
Is moon base really the 'weirdest' Newt Gingrich idea? Maybe not.Newt Gingrich once wrote a bill that proposed to clarify when a moon base could apply for statehood. He admitted the bill was a bit odd Wednesday. But it might now prove to be a stroke of brilliance.
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