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Hoekstra Super Bowl ad a slippery slope toward Asian-bashing?Hoekstra Super Bowl commercial "really, really dumb": Republican Senate hopeful Pete Hoekstra aired a Super Bowl commercial that remind some of Michigan's Asian-bashing history.
Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Is Clint Eastwood a Democrat?Clint Eastwood gave a rasping, powerful performance in a Chrysler Super Bowl commercial. But some saw a political message that favored Democrats.
Madonna half time show: What's a network to do when performers behave badly?Lots of finger-pointing has ensued after a rapper during the Madonna half time show at the Super Bowl made an obscene gesture – before millions of TV viewers. Indecency during prime time is an issue already before the US Supreme Court.
Who were Super Bowl's big financial winners? Not the players.Eli Manning may receive a bonus for taking the team to the Super Bowl and winning the MVP award. But other players aren’t likely to see much extra money.
Parental rights vs. child safety: Should boys have been visiting Josh Powell?Josh Powell, a 'person of interest' in his wife's disappearance two years ago, died with his two young boys in an apparent murder-suicide. Should he have had visitation rights?
Why Mitt Romney is beating up on Rick SantorumMitt Romney and his allies are attacking Rick Santorum on the eve of three primary contests that are expected to be low-turnout – a situation that could play to Santorum's strength.
Newt Gingrich ethics investigation: 4 facts you haven't heard from him Recently on the campaign trail, Newt Gingrich has made a number of forceful claims about the 1997 "reprimand" he received from the House Ethics Committee and challenged anyone to "go read the 1,300 pages” of the report. We did. Here’s what we found:
Reports on Afghanistan war too rosy? Army officer, others say yes.An Army officer sets the Pentagon, Capitol Hill buzzing with a published complaint that US military leaders are not being honest about slow progress in the Afghanistan war. He's not the only doubter.
Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Was it really pro-Obama?Some Democrats thought so after they watched the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, which features Clint Eastwood. Some Republicans were aghast.
US diplomats exit Syria: Can West prevent descent into more violence?Western leaders call for a coalition to side with 'Syrian people' against Assad, and UN leader Ban says failed Security Council resolution gives Syria 'no license' to step up attacks on civilians.
Will Ron Paul be last rival standing to Mitt Romney?If you sort through the Nevada caucus results, look at this week’s GOP events, and add in a few financial disclosure forms, you can produce a scenario where Ron Paul outlasts others.
How super PACs are changing the GOP presidential raceThe $41 million that 'super PACs' have spent so far leaves 2008 in the dust and is changing campaign dynamics. Notable effects: many more negative ads and an ability to keep faltering campaigns alive.
Obama would win against GOP candidates: PollA Washington Post-ABC News survey of 1,000 adults found that, for the first time, Obama's prospects have brightened against his potential rivals as his overall job approval numbers climbed on his handling of the slowly recovering economy.
Monitor BreakfastCarl Levin calls Romney's defense budget criticism "just a political statement"The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee and senior Senator from Michigan said even with reduced funding, US military has "shown our capabilities, shown our adeptness."
Are new unemployment figures a boost for Obama?Unemployment in the US has fallen to 8.3 percent, the lowest level since February 2009. It looks like good news for President Obama, but Republicans aren't buying it. And there are other political and economic trends that should give the White House pause.
What would it take for Gingrich, Santorum, or Paul to beat Romney?Mitt Romney won big in Nevada's caucuses Saturday, bolstering what supporters say is his standing as 'most electable.' But it's months before the GOP nominating convention, and Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum aren't giving up the fight.
Coaching contrasts of Super Bowl 2012: the 'hoodie' vs. the 'colonel'No matter the outcome of Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI, it's the contrasting coaching styles of New England Patriots' Bill Belichick and New York Giants' Tom Coughlin that mean more for NFL's future.
Romney wins big in Nevada; Gingrich vows to fight onMitt Romney cruised to a comfortable win over his GOP rivals in the Nevada caucuses Saturday. Following strong recent debate performances and his big win in Florida, that gives him momentum going into the next presidential nominating contests.
Abortion, birth control becoming major campaign issuesGOP presidential hopefuls are attacking President Obama's order on contraception and Catholic institutions. But Mitt Romney also faces questions about his past support for abortion rights.
Police clear tents from Occupy site in WashingtonPark Police officers in riot gear and on horseback converged before dawn on one of the nation's last remaining Occupy sites, with police clearing the grounds of tents that they said were banned.
