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Indiana, Arkansas, and other 'religious freedom' laws: Trouble for the GOPThe governors of Indiana and Arkansas had to act quickly to stem the backlash against 'religious freedom' laws. Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says too many fellow Republicans are 'fighting for laws that fly in the face of equality and freedom.'
Bush v. Cruz in 2016: Why Jeb's lead may be real and Ted's rise, just a bumpIt's worth noting that Bush鈥檚 numbers are higher in this poll than they have been in any polling since the beginning of the year. The fact that he's now hitting numbers above 20% tends to cast doubts on the claim that Bush is 'too moderate' for the GOP base.
Iran nuclear deal: Will Congress have a say?The Senate may not be ratifying a treaty, but many lawmakers in both parties feel strongly that Congress should have a say on any final agreement with Iran.
If Hillary doesn't run in 2016, here are 10 Democrats who couldWhat's propping up Hillary Clinton's presidential prospects is the conviction that Democrats have no bench. Here are 10 prospects, with former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley heading the list.
Why historic shift on gay marriage isn't likely for RepublicansDespite the well-meaning efforts of reformers, the evidence against moderation inside the GOP on same-sex marriage remains robust, even if it means losing the 2016 presidential election.
Religion vs. business: How Indiana law opened new split among conservativesThe public backlash to the Indiana and Arkansas religious freedom laws was so unexpected that Republicans are still processing how to respond. Business groups and social conservatives reacted very differently.
Senator Menendez indicted: Why no one in Congress is cheeringDemocrats could rally behind a colleague under fire, but a Democratic administration indicted him. Republicans could rejoice that a high-ranking Democrat is in trouble, but he's also a key critic of White House policy on Iran and Cuba.
In backlash to Indiana law, an astonishing reversal in American politicsA decade ago, Republicans could bank on opposition to gay marriage as a winning issue at the ballot box. Today, the backlash to Indiana's religious freedom law suggests how quickly and dramatically that has changed.
N.J. Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption chargesThe Garden State's senior senator, through a spokesperson, has denied any wrongdoing.
A glimpse of US-Russia goodwill, through citizen dialogueAs the United States and Russia teeter toward a new cold war, an old forum for informal diplomacy 鈥� the Dartmouth Conference 鈥� is back in business.
Harry Reid's big fib on Mitt Romney taxes: Why it mattersHarry Reid says he doesn't regret spreading false charges about Mitt Romney's taxes during the 2012 presidential campaign. It matters that we're so cynical about our political system that we're willing to accept it.
Indiana law: Bashing gay people isn't good politicsIndiana Gov. Mike Pence thought he was doing something politically smart when he signed Indiana's religious freedom law. He wasn't.聽
Monitor BreakfastGOP pollster: Candidates seen as antigay will never win voters under 30GOP pollster Whit Ayres praised Indiana鈥檚 political system at a Monitor breakfast on Wednesday for adapting 'remarkably quickly' to the 'value conflict' that has erupted over its new religious freedom law.
Marco Rubio to enter the presidential race: Can he get back his 'rising star'?Rubio faces candidates who are already better known and likely to be better funded. His support for immigration reform could hurt him in early primary states like Iowa and South Carolina. He has little room for error.聽
'Schumerisms': How Harry Reid's likely successor will spar with RepublicansSen. Chuck Schumer, who is likely to take over as the Senate's top Democrat when Sen. Harry Reid retires in 2016, has his own particular brand of rhetoric.
Did Hillary Clinton destroy evidence in 'wiping clean' her email server?Friday was the deadline for Hillary Clinton to respond to a congressional subpoena for emails and documents related to the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. She provided nothing since her email server had been wiped clean.
Harry Reid to retire in 2016: 'perfect leader for a polarized Congress'Harry Reid, the Senate minority leader, said he would not seek reelection in 2016 鈥� a reversal from an earlier assertion in late January.
Senate minority leader Harry Reid won't run for re-electionReid, first elected to the Senate in 1986, was considered one of the most vulnerable Democrats in a swing state.
Don't call Hillary Clinton 'disingenuous,' but really don't call her 'liar'A group of Hillary-philes has told the media not to use certain words when describing Clinton, including 'disingenuous.' But that's a handy word for a Beltway set that shies away from calling people 'liars.'
The Ted Cruz debate: When is a candidate qualified to run for president?Ted Cruz is a first-term Senator with no executive experience, kind of like Barack Obama was in 2008. That inexperience has hurt Obama. It would likely hurt Cruz, too.
