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Obama appoints Ebola czar. Is Ron Klain right for job?Ron Klain, a seasoned Washington insider, is not a health-care professional. Backers say that his choice shows that the Obama administration understands how difficult it is to get government to work, even in a crisis.
Fight Club: Since when did 'fight' become an unacceptable word?An 'internal investigation' of a Fordham University professor for pledging to 'fight' a boycott of Israel raises red flags. Public life is about conflict, so much of its language has marched in from the battlefield. Ask James Madison.
Biden son booted from Navy. What's the backstory?Hunter Biden, the vice president's son, reportedly tested positive for cocaine last year, after beginning the process of joining the military in 2012. A few Biden family biographical notes might be apropos here.
Obama talks 'Ebola czar,' travel banPresident Obama acknowledged Thursday night that he may appoint one person to focus solely on Ebola. But he was skeptical about imposing a ban on travel to the US from the most affected countries.
FocusJoni Ernst faces big problem in Iowa Senate race: women votersRepublican Joni Ernst is trying to become the first woman elected to Congress from Iowa. But in her Senate race 鈥� like others nationwide 鈥� women voters could be a lifeline for the Democrats.
Iowa Senate race: Has Joni Ernst gained an edge with positive ads?Negative ads are still the norm in political campaigns, but the Iowa Senate race has highlighted when and how positive ads can work.
Gov. Rick Scott's #fangate revolt: Did he just lose Florida governor's race?Social media exploded over #fangate when Gov. Rick Scott refused to take the stage for the first seven minutes of the Florida gubernatorial debate. Did Charlie Crist just win the election?聽
#Fangate: Charlie Crist and Rick Scott fight over fan. Florida governor's race at stake?At their debate Wednesday night, Florida Gov. Rick Scott refused to walk onstage because his opponent, former Gov. Charlie Crist, had a small electric fan beneath his podium.
Election 2014: Democrats' hidden agenda in House battleDemocrats have pulled back from races to take over Republican seats and are focused on saving seats they already have. But in battle for the House, they're also looking ahead to 2016.聽
Why the City of Houston wanted the sermons of five 海角大神 pastorsThe City of Houston ignited a free-speech controversy by seeking the sermons of five evangelical 海角大神 pastors as part of a legal battle over a new anti-gay discrimination ordinance. 聽On Wednesday, the mayor scaled back the scope of the subpoenas.聽
How Democrats are playing politics with EbolaDemocrats say that, because Republicans want to decrease spending 鈥� and launched the sequester 鈥� they have cut critical resources that could have gone to pay for an Ebola vaccine. Trouble is, it isn't true.聽
Grimes vs. McConnell: why Democrats turned off spigot in Kentucky Senate raceSenate Democrats won't be funding television ads in support of Alison Lundergan Grimes in the last three weeks of the Kentucky Senate race, as Grimes fades in the polls and bobbles a big question.
Long-term unemployment falling: How much credit for Obama?The number of long-term unemployed has fallen by 900,000 since December, the White House says. Many economists say President Obama鈥檚 efforts at fiscal stimulus have helped.
Stephen Colbert sanitary napkin political ad: Funny, gross, and effective?Mocking the Republican 'Say Yes to the Dress' campaign ad, 'The Colbert Report' produced it's own fake campaign ad aimed at women voters.
Michelle Obama viral turnip video: Will it sell healthy food?The dance by Michelle Obama with a turnip in a Vine video has been looped 7 million times, signaling once again that the Obama White House is pretty adept at using social media to try to get a message across. 聽
How did Senate races in Georgia, New Hampshire become too close to call?New polls show an underdog Democrat in Georgia and an underdog Republican in New Hampshire close on the heels of the Senate favorites in the two states.
Chris Christie sinking in New Jersey: Trouble for 2016?N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is increasingly unpopular in his home state, a new poll shows. That could take away a key selling point for the presidency, as it did for Mitt Romney.
Why so many House races (nearly all) are noncompetitiveThe outcome of 94 percent of House races is a foregone conclusion. If this happened in any country but the US, we'd question whether it was a democracy. The problem is our election system.聽
Food fight! Can food brands predict elections?People living near a Cracker Barrel are less likely to vote for Obama than those who live near Whole Foods. The food factor is even stronger if you compare voting preference and search traffic for Chic-fil-A and Starbucks.
Why Mitt Romney 2016 is gaining steam, even though Mitt isn't on boardMitt Romney was in Iowa last week, fueling 2016 talk despite indications he won't run. The speculation is a sign of how unsettled the Republican field remains.