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What if US rockers were convicted of 鈥榟ooliganism鈥� like Russia鈥檚 Pussy Riot?Bands from 'Rage Against the Machine' to the 'Dixie Chicks' have harshly criticized political leaders in the US. Like Russia's 'Pussy Riot,' shouldn't they be charged with hooliganism?
Obama鈥檚 DREAM Act-lite runs into more trouble as Nebraska, Arizona go rogueNebraska has joined Arizona in opposing legal status for immigrants who are newly-documented under Obama鈥檚 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, setting up a constitutional battle while raising tough questions about the program.
Looming 'fiscal cliff' is hurting US economy now, economists warnMemo to Washington: Don't wait until after the election to resolve the 'fiscal cliff' facing the nation on Dec. 31. Uncertainty about taxes and spending is already harming the US economy, risking a new recession, some economists say.- Looming 'fiscal cliff' is hurting US economy now, economists warnMemo to Washington: Don't wait until after the election to resolve the 'fiscal cliff' facing the nation on Dec. 31. Uncertainty about taxes and spending is already harming the US economy, risking a new recession, some economists say.
Is Joe Biden dragging Obama down?With a new 'super PAC' ad that mocks Joe Biden for all manner of verbal slips, it鈥檚 almost as if Republicans are mirroring the way Democrats attacked Sarah Palin in 2008.
Team Obama plays 'let's make a deal' on Romney taxes. Risky?The Obama campaign made this offer Friday: Release five years of returns and we won't demand more. But that does not address Mitt Romney's concern that he will face more attacks on the content of his returns. Team Obama could face diminishing returns with its tactic.
Mitt Romney says Obama 'robbed' Medicare of $716 billion. True?Mitt Romney is hammering President Obama with the allegation that he's robbed Medicare to pay for Obamacare. But analysts suggest that's not an accurate appraisal of Obama's plan.
Jan Brewer leads 'constitutional throwdown' against DREAM Act-liteJan Brewer, Arizona governor, is again taking on the White House, saying young illegal immigrants covered under a new Obama plan can't get state benefits. It could lead to legal wranglings.
Did Joe Biden 'chains' remark go too far?Team Obama says that Biden was referring to the harm to consumers if Republicans 'unshackle' Wall Street. But critics dub the remark an appeal to race.
Who coined the name 'United States of America'? Mystery gets new twist.Historians continue to debate who came up with the formulation 'United States of America' as the name for the new nation. A new discovery could shift the discussion.
For young illegal immigrants, a day of hugs, smiles, joy ... and qualmsYoung illegal immigrants began applying Wednesday under Obama's miniature DREAM Act, which offers exemption from deportation for at least two years. There was rejoicing among them, but also apprehension.
Are Romney and Ryan in sync on Medicare? It's a work in progress.Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan appear to be very in tune on a personal level, but they are still working out the kinks of their different policy pronouncements 鈥� particularly on Medicare.
Was Biden's 'back in chains' comment to black voters intentional?Vice President Joe Biden told an audience that included African-Americans that Mitt Romney wanted to 'unchain' Wall Street from regulations and 'put y'all back in chains.' Team Romney called it a new low for the Obama campaign. Maybe Biden knew exactly what he was doing.
Mitt Romney's illegal immigration problem: Would he reverse Obama's order?Some young illegal immigrants can begin applying for deportation deferrals Wednesday under a politically popular move by President Obama in June. It puts Mitt Romney in a bit of a pickle.
DREAMer policy on illegal immigrants goes live. Can it backfire on Obama?Obama has a lot riding on effective implementation of his new policy to give some young illegal immigrants a reprieve from deportation. If the government botches it, backlash in the Latino community could hurt him politically.
Has Mitt Romney given up on the Latino vote?Mitt Romney chose Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate and Gov. Chris Christie as the convention keynote speaker. For now, he seems to have put Latino outreach on a back burner.
New Romney/Ryan ad plays offense on Medicare. Will that work?Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate means the team has to play defense on Ryan's past Medicare reform proposals. It's doing that by trying to get in the front foot.
Michelle Obama on Leno show: Why did she tease an Olympian?Michelle Obama, who was a guest on Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' Monday, recounted her trip to London for the Olympics and shared giggles with an Olympian. It was part entertainment, part campaign stop for the first lady.
Monitor BreakfastAFL-CIO chief's message to Obama: 'jobs, jobs, and more jobs'The head of the largest trade union federation says President Obama will have to hammer home a message of 'jobs, jobs, and more jobs' to keep the support of white working-class men this election. 聽
Paul Ryan's record: huge role in debt debate but few legislative winsRep. Paul Ryan's grasp of federal spending has given him an outsized role in defining the GOP position on deficits and debt, but he has a lower profile in driving the bipartisan compromises needed to pass laws.
