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Poll: Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton are America's 'hottest politicians'By 'hottest,' a new Quinnipiac poll means most likely to generate warm and fuzzy feelings from respondents. High score for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is something of a surprise, pollsters say.
Why is Sen. Mitch McConnell slamming tea party foe?Mitch McConnell is striking early at tea party rival Matt Bevin, who scored points of his own at Kentucky's storied Fancy Farms political picnic this weekend. Facing a two-front race, the senator is out to avoid being squeezed by both sides.
Does Gov. Martin O'Malley want to be Hillary Clinton's vice president?Maryland Gov. Martin O鈥橫alley (D) is making noises about running for president. There are two reasons to do that 鈥� even if Hillary Clinton runs, too. And maybe she won鈥檛 even run.
Paul Ryan and Obamacare: Can he stop Ted Cruz's government shutdown?Rep. Paul Ryan said Sunday that he opposes a government shutdown to stop the implementation of Obamacare. But Sen. Ted Cruz and others in the GOP might be using a different calculus.
Sen. Mitch McConnell fighting for his political life?Mitch McConnell of Kentucky 鈥� the top Republican in the Senate 鈥� faces a tea party challenge in the primary; then, if he survives, a promising young female Democrat in the general. This weekend, the Fancy Farm Picnic will test everyone.聽
Monitor BreakfastObama won't name new Fed chairman until fall, advisers sayPresident Obama 'puts more stock' in private advice than in public advice about who should replace Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, say presidential advisers Gene Sperling and Dan Pfeiffer.
After August break, a September fire drill? Fiscal crises await Congress.Congress has nine working days when it returns in September to avert a government shutdown and, soon after, another debt limit crisis. So far, the dealmakers have yet to engage.
How has Rush Limbaugh, never one to hold back, lasted for 25 years?鈥楾he Rush Limbaugh Show鈥� is marking a quarter century. The conservative instigator is heard on 600 stations by a whopping 20 million people a week.
Where's the bacon? Rand Paul-Chris Christie feud all about 2016.New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and US Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky mixed it up this week over foreign policy, spending, and civil liberties. Call it the first GOP primary debate for 2016.
Will Obamacare 'exchanges' be ready in 60 days, when enrollment begins?Under Obamacare, people without health insurance must sign up for it starting Oct. 1, using state-level shopping exchanges. Where critics see complexity and unintended consequences, a top administration official sees benefits and progress.
Monitor BreakfastEnergy Secretary Moniz: 'There's no war on coal'The Department of Energy aims to push down costs for all low-carbon energy technologies, not prioritize one fuel over another, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Thursday. The coal industry complains that the Obama administration is anti-coal.
Secret documents on NSA surveillance released: Is there anything new?The Obama administration unveiled three secret documents Wednesday that appear to confirm details of surveillance programs leaked by Edward Snowden, who worked for the NSA.
Anthony Weiner drama gets worse. Why we follow such shallow things.Anthony Weiner saw his former online paramour talk to Howard Stern, a former intern trash his campaign, and his spokeswoman launch a profanity-laden tirade. Is it tragedy or farce?
Monitor BreakfastWill gridlock ruin Obama's second term? Top advisers weigh in.President Obama can use executive action and the bully pulpit, pointed out Dan Pfeiffer and Gene Sperling at a Monitor breakfast. Another topic at the breakfast was the president's pending decision on the next Fed chair.
As San Diego mayor heads for therapy, city faces big messConfusion is mounting about correct city procedures as San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is about to undergo counseling after accusations of inappropriate behavior toward women.
Washington's 'grand bargains' getting much less grandAfter many failed efforts at a big, bipartisan 'grand bargain,' the White House and Congress are scaling back expectations. Progress on the nation's fiscal woes is likely to be piecemeal.
Obama's 'grand bargain' twist: Let's focus on jobs, not the deficitPresident Obama's 'grand bargain' offers Republicans corporate tax reform in exchange for GOP support for more public spending.
Anthony Weiner plunges in new poll. Is he dragging his wife down, too?More than half of those surveyed in a new poll said Anthony Weiner should drop out of the N.Y. mayor's race. Whether his wife, Huma Abedin, a Hillary Clinton aide, is harming her own future is increasingly at issue.
Is Sarah Palin an Alaskan? 46 percent of voters there don鈥檛 think so.This new poll finding comes as Sarah Palin ponders a 2014 run for US Senate. The poll also finds that she鈥檚 in the lead over other possible Republican candidates, but it shows her losing to incumbent Sen. Mark Begich (D).
FocusAs abortion limits sweep US, even 'purple' states join the crackdownAbortion bans that clearly violate Roe v. Wade get the most attention, but more subtle regulations 鈥� such as facilities upgrades and hospital admitting privileges 鈥� could end up reducing access more.
