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Decoder Wire Battleground Ohio: The [early] polls are in, showing a Clinton-Christie tie

It's never too early to poll test presidential prospects, it seems. So, a new Ohio poll finds Hillary Clinton and Chris Christie dead even, at 42 percent. Clinton beats Rand Paul, Joe Biden doesn't.
Decoder Wire Obama approval rating slides: Scandals taking toll? (+video)

More Americans disapprove of Obama's presidential actions than approve, a new Quinnipiac poll shows. That's a reversal of the situation less than a month ago. The IRS scandal, especially, may be a factor.
With threat of filibuster, does tougher gun control have a future? (+video)

Most Americans favor background checks for all gun sales, which would close a major loophole in current law. But 13 Republican senators say they'll filibuster any additional gun restrictions.
Gun control: Did Obama let the moment pass?

While polls show a shift in US attitudes, President Obama is insisting, 100 days after the massacre in Newtown, Ct., that it's not too late to get gun control legislation through Congress.
Decoder Wire Rand Paul rises, Jeb Bush jockeys: a big week for possible 2016 contenders (+video)

It was a week of serious maneuvering for Sen. Rand Paul, former Gov. Jeb Bush, and the others who could be presidential contenders in 2016. Who helped or hurt themselves the most?
Decoder Wire Will Republicans regret the decision to delay Chuck Hagel's nomination?

Republicans flexed some political muscle with their unprecedented filibuster of a cabinet nominee. But it could open them to charges of 'obstructionism' and lead to more constraints on the power of the minority.
With Lautenberg exit, what are GOP chances to gain Senate seat?

Half a dozen potential candidates from both parties are eyeing the Senate seat in New Jersey, being vacated after 2014 by Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg. It'll be uphill for the GOP nominee.
Why gun ownership among US women is climbing

Fifteen percent of America's women own guns – a small but pronounced increase from six years ago, a recent poll found. Personal safety is the motivation, but some argue that a gun at home makes women less safe.
Same-sex weddings in Washington State: Breakthrough for gay marriage?

On Election Day, voters in Maine, Maryland, and Washington State approved same-sex marriage – the first time such unions had been approved by popular vote. Same-sex marriage licenses in Washington were issued for the first time Thursday.
With a puff of smoke, pot becomes legal in Washington: How will this work?

Pot smokers lit up at Seattle's Space Needle to mark its legalization in Washington. Possessing marijuana, however, is still a federal crime, and it's not clear yet if, or how, federal laws will be enforced.
Why did America change its mind about legal marijuana? (+video)

A new poll says that 51 percent of Americans support legal marijuana for recreational use. This comes a month after two states became the first to do just that.
'Stand your ground' laws: Do they put teens in greater danger?

Three shooting deaths in the past week raise questions about whether prank-prone and reckless teens are particularly vulnerable under states' 'castle doctrine' and 'stand your ground' laws.
Decoder Wire Chris Christie's star is shining bright. How long can it last?

Polls show Gov. Chris Christie – who is seeking reelection – with sky-high approval ratings, thanks to his handling of hurricane Sandy. Whether that lasts long enough for a presidential bid remains to be seen.
Swing state polls echo national trend: Mitt Romney on the rise

In one set of polls, conducted by The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, and Marist College, President Obama and Mitt Romney are in a dead heat among likely voters in Florida and Virginia. But in Ohio, Obama is leading.
Decoder Wire Polls show Obama with big leads in Ohio, Florida. Could they be wrong? (+video)

Polls out Wednesday show President Obama ahead of GOP nominee Mitt Romney in the key states of Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. But there are a couple things to say about these surveys.
Poll shows Obama ahead of Romney in swing states

Obama led slightly in Florida, Wisconsin, and Ohio in the random telephone survey.
Poll: Paul Ryan gives Mitt Romney 'micro-bump' in key battleground states (+video)

Mitt Romney, now with Paul Ryan on the ticket, has closed in on Obama in Florida and Wisconsin, a new poll of three battleground states shows. But he didn't gain ground in Ohio.
Could Rep. Paul Ryan put Wisconsin in play for Mitt Romney?

Wisconsin isn't beyond reach for Mitt Romney, the latest swing states poll by Quinnipiac/New York Times/CBS shows. So maybe the veepstakes buzz around Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is warranted.
Obama leads in three key swing states, but Romney can still sway voters

A new poll of likely voters in Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania shows President Obama winning all three states, on the basis of his strength among women voters. But given voter concerns about the economy, Mitt Romney can still catch him.
New polls show glaring weaknesses for both Obama and Romney

The latest polls show that both presidential candidates suffer from major weaknesses. A sputtering economy dogs President Obama. Mitt Romney scores even lower than Mr. Obama on favorability.
Poll: Obama beating Romney in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania (+video)

A new Quinnipiac poll shows President Obama beating Mitt Romney in these three battleground states, while in May, the race was too close to call in Florida and Ohio.
Arizona: Did Supreme Court take the steam out of states' immigration activism?

A majority of Americans want to see their states adopt immigration laws similar to Arizona’s. But the Supreme Court’s decision Monday may give state legislators more wiggle room to avoid the subject.
Opinion Beyond Supreme Court ruling: Romney, Obama, and America don't get Hispanics

Hispanic-Americans comprise the fastest growing electorate in the country and possibly the most misunderstood. Their views on the Arizona immigration law (SB 1070), which the Supreme Court upheld in part with its ruling today, exemplify the complex contours of Hispanic voters.
Obama makes it official: He's running for reelection

President Obama has been fund-raising and making political speeches for months, most recently taking jabs at presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney. At rallies in Ohio and Virginia Saturday, Obama officially launched his campaign for reelection.
With meager jobs growth, 'time running out' for Obama (+video)

The 2012 presidential election may hang on voters' perceptions about the economy, and Friday's report that just 115,000 jobs were created in April won't do much to help Obama. What's the outlook for the months ahead?