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Mitt Romney draws more Wall Street donations than ObamaMitt Romney's six largest campaign donors in 2011 were from Wall Street. Romney got $1.8 million from Wall Street execs, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Super PACs: FEC report sheds light on powerful influence of a few big donorsA strikingly few wealthy donors were the main 2011 contributors to super PACs, which analysts see as the main force behind a flood of negative campaign ads.
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.
Groundhog Day: 5 things you need to know about Punxsutwney Phil Every Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil makes the most celebrated weather forecast of the year, usually around the crack of dawn. But does he get it right? And who are those dapper guys in top hats? Here are answers to five famous Phil mysteries.- August surprise? Iran could have fuel for bomb before US election, study says.Iran could have 85 kg of low-enriched uranium by June, the report says. If Iran is willing to take a 'break-out' step, that quantity could be converted into enough weapons-grade uranium to fuel a nuclear bomb by late August.
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.
Taliban infiltrators in Afghanistan? Pentagon warns of 'insider threat.'Attacks by Afghan police and soldiers against US troops have caused friction and raised the threat that Taliban sympathizers could be joining the Afghan Army to attack or undermine NATO.
UN intervention in Syria: What is Russia's tipping point?Russia continues to oppose any United Nations intervention in Syria, even as violence escalates. But Russia might be persuaded to act if the Assad regime looks certain to fall, experts say.
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.
What did Stephen Colbert super PAC spend its money on?The Stephen Colbert super PAC, 'Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow,' has reported raising more than $1 million, quite a lot for satire, and shelling out more than $150,000.
Education 2.0: Can Digital Learning Day begin a classroom revolution?Thirty-nine states, 15,000 teachers, and 1.7 million students are expected to participate in a series of events and webcasts on Wednesday, Digital Learning Day.
Did Mitt Romney just disrespect poor Americans?Mitt Romney told CNN 'I'm not concerned about the very poor...' Will that come off sounding tone deaf? Or was it simply a quote taken out of context?- Groundhog Day quiz: How much do you know about groundhogs?
Thursday brings that annual moment called Groundhog Day, when people look to a lowly brown rodent (and whether it casts a shadow) to forecast whether the winter will be long or quickly over. How smart are humans to pay attention to such a tradition? Some questions are just as well left unasked. But whether you're longing for more snow, or less cold, in the weeks ahead, we think you'll enjoy this Groundhog Day quiz.
Florida primary results: Romney most 'electable,' but GOP base still waryGOP voters saw Mitt Romney as the candidate most likely to defeat President Obama, Florida primary results show. But a disconnect persists between Romney and the party's conservative base.
Mitt Romney wins big in Florida primary, retakes lead for nominationEarly reports in the Florida primary show that Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead on Newt Gingrich. Romney's organization and improved debate performances appeared to be decisive.
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.
