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Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates

Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
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.
Herman Cain speaks out: His seven most memorable one-liners

Herman Cain's ascension in the Republican presidential campaign has been rich with zingers. Here are seven of Mr. Cain's most memorable quotes.
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Tea party drools over Ted Cruz, but can he survive Texas primary?

Ted Cruz is running for the US Senate seat being vacated by Kay Bailey Huchinson, and in many ways he's the ideal tea party candidate. But his best hope Tuesday is to force a runoff.
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Cory Booker comments: How badly have they hurt President Obama? (+video)

Mayor Cory Booker was so far off-message about the Obama campaign that he couldn’t even see the Democratic Party message. With campaign surrogates like that, who needs election opponents?
Nebraska's GOP Senate primary: another tea party surprise?

A late surge for Sarah Palin's pick for the Nebraska primary could topple yet another GOP establishment candidate, in a race that could help determine control of the US Senate.
If GOP's Sen. Dick Lugar loses, are Dems prepared to pounce?

If six-term Sen. Dick Lugar loses in Tuesday's GOP primary in Indiana, Democrats see much-improved chances of picking up that US Senate seat in November. But it would not be a shoo-in.
Tea party challenge puts Sen. Richard Lugar in the fight of his political life

Sen. Richard Lugar is a six-term incumbent, highly regarded for his work on national security issues. But tea party-backed challenger Richard Mourdock says Lugar has lost touch with his Indiana constituents. In the run-up to Tuesday's GOP primary, Mourdock leads in the polls.
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Sarah Palin says Obama wants to ban kids from farm work. Is she right?

Well, Sarah Palin is airing the concerns of many farm-state lawmakers. But there's no evidence that Obama is trying to stop kids from working on the family farm, which she alleges.
Secret Service scandal becomes diplomatic embarrassment

The prostitution scandal involving Secret Service agents and military personnel seems not to have caused security breaches. But it is an embarrassment to both institutions, which may be just as serious an offense.
Rubio, Pawlenty, Haley all say "not interested" to VP spot

Leading Republicans are concerned about entering the 2016 race as a loser.
Romney begins search for running mate

There will be no Sarah Palin or Dan Quayle-like surprises from Romney's VP, sources say.
Mitt Romney running mate: Marco Rubio, Sarah Palin – or Paul Ryan? (+video)

Sen. John McCain joked that Sarah Palin might make a good vice presidential running mate for Mitt Romney. Palin said Romney should 'go rogue.' But Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan might be the best choice, says DCDecoder.
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Katie Couric vs. Sarah Palin: why battle for morning show supremacy is so hot

ABC called in a.m. TV queen Katie Couric to trump NBC's 'Today' show. NBC called in Sarah Palin. When it comes to morning shows, networks are defending valuable turf. 
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Sarah Palin a news show 'co-host'? Rivalry with Katie Couric casts her as one.

Sarah Palin is appearing on 'Today,' pitting her against Katie Couric on 'GMA.' The ratings ploy evokes memories of the 2008 interview, but raises questions about the moniker 'co-host.'
Trayvon Martin: With call for sanctions, is Al Sharpton crossing a line?

The Rev. Al Sharpton, the veteran civil rights leader and host of "Politics Daily" on MSNBC, is expected to call for an escalation of protests and economic sanctions until the man who shot teenager Trayvon Martin is arrested.
Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates

Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
Anti-Obama slogans with racist slants on the rise in Election 2012

The 2008 election was not devoid of racist anti-Obama sentiment, but racial slurs and offensive slogans seem to be balder this time – from a racially derogatory joke circulated by a US judge to crude bumper stickers.
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New Obama movie: more love letter than documentary (+video)

The Obama campaign is holding screenings of 'The Road We’ve Traveled' across the US on Thursday night. The film’s director is Academy Award winner Davis Guggenheim.
A Mitt Romney-Rick Santorum ticket? Don’t rule it out.

As Republicans in Alabama and Mississippi go to the polls, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are hurling insults at each other. But they could still be on the GOP ticket together.
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Rush Limbaugh: Jane Fonda wants him kicked off air. Should FCC listen?

Feminist activists Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem are calling for the FCC to take action against Rush Limbaugh. Doing so, however, could create complications. 
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Did 'Game Change' change anyone's mind about Sarah Palin (+trailer)?

'Game Change' showed campaign aides aghast at what Sarah Palin didn't know, but it also credits her ability to connect with voters, especially parents of children with special needs.
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'Game Change’: Could Sarah Palin portrayal affect the 2012 election?

The HBO movie ‘Game Change’ details the troubles that Sarah Palin went through in 2008 – which could affect the way a VP candidate is chosen and even President Obama’s reelection chances.
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'Game Change': How accurate is the movie about Sarah Palin?

Words have been flying between supporters of Sarah Palin, who charge the ‘Game Change’ filmmakers with a smear job, and the producers, who insist they’re committed to accuracy.
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Limbaugh vs. Maher: Which one's words were worse?

As the Rush Limbaugh-Sandra Fluke controversy enters its second week, conservatives work to shift the conversation to left-leaning comedian Bill Maher and his rude comments about women.
'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
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Rush Limbaugh-Sandra Fluke flap: Is it time to move on?

As the controversy over Rush Limbaugh's insult enters its second week, comedian Bill Maher says it's time for liberals to accept his apology and move on. Of course that's really Sandra Fluke's call.
Joe the Plumber goes to Congress? Why he's a huge underdog.

Joe the Plumber, aka Samuel Wurzelbacher, on Tuesday won the GOP primary for Ohio’s Ninth Congressional District. His next step is to square off against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur.