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Rubio Argued In 2006 Book For Moving Up Florida Primary
“Currently, a small, non-diverse group of citizens (the voters of Iowa and New Hampshire) have a disproportionate impact on the nomination of presidential candidates.” Via: J. Scott Applewhite, File /...
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Senator Patrick Leahy Files Amendments To Include Gay Couples In Immigration...
The Vermont senator's addition of a second amendment relating to recognition of state-sanctioned marriages is “nothing short of a strategic master stroke,” one advocate says. Via: Mark Wilson / Getty...
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White House Brings Obama's Optimism On Immigration Back Down To Earth
Obama says he's “absolutely convinced” comprehensive reform will pass this year. Senior administration officials are optimistic too, but they note there's still a House GOP. Via: Dario Lopez-Mills /...
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Delaware Senate Passes Marriage Equality Bill, Governor Signs It
The vote was 12-9. UPDATE: Gov. Jack Markell signed the bill — which takes effect July 1 — into law, making Delaware the 11th state, plus DC, to allow same-sex couples to marry. Via: @EQDE The...
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OpUSA Attack On Federal Government Either Didn't Happen Or Didn't Work
“Whatever it is didn't even rise to 'give a damn' levels,” federal official says. Via: Bogdan Cristel / Reuters WASHINGTON — In the end, OpUSA's bark was worse than its bite. Or maybe it didn't even...
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Joe Biden Tells Supporter He Opposes Keystone Pipeline, But Is "In The...
The activist recalls a conversation on the controversial pipeline project. “He grabbed my Sierra Club hat on my head and said, 'Yes, I do — I share your views.” Elaine Cooper, a member of the Sierra...
View ArticleThis Chris Christie Spoof Is Totally Epic
In a video produced by his office for the annual N.J. Legislative Correspondents dinner, the governor pokes fun at his national prominence, and a possible 2016 bid, with cameos by Alec Baldwin, James...
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Conservative Women's Group Claims Credit In Mark Sanford's Win
Victory has a thousand mothers. Via: Randall Hill / Reuters A conservative non-profit that was among the few national groups to back former Governor Mark Sanford, despite his complicated personal...
View ArticleBenghazi Witness: "Until The Aftermath Of Benghazi, I Loved Every Day Of My Job"
Gregory Hicks, the deputy chief of mission for the U.S. in Libya and the highest-ranking U.S. official in Libya after the Sept. 11th attack on the consulate, described loving every day of his 22-year...
View ArticleBenghazi Witness: Special Forces Told Not To Go To Besieged Consulate
Gregory Hicks, the deputy chief of mission for the U.S. in Libya and the highest-ranking U.S. official in Libya after the Sept. 11th attack on the consulate, said Special Forces were told they were...
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New Jersey Newspaper Envisions Skinny Chris Christie
A rendered front page image asks, “Our New Governor?” How the local papers covered the governor's secret weight-loss surgery. The Asbury Park Press photoshopped a picture of what Christie may look...
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Heritage Foundation Distances Itself From Comments On Hispanic IQ
The conservative group's immigration expert, Jason Richwine, wrote in 2009 that immigrants have lower IQs than “white native” Americans. Heritage says that's not their view. Another bad news cycle for...
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Chinese Netizens Appeal To "Chairman Obama"
Their petitions to White House: Take official stance on tofu, extradite a student, liberate Hong Kong — and China. “If we vote, will we be asked to drink 'coffee'?” Via: freeweibo.com Chinese...
View ArticleBenghazi Witness Says State Dept. Told Him Not To Meet With Congressional...
Deputy chief of mission for the U.S. in Libya Gregory Hicks testified Wednesday that he was told not to meet with a congressman sent to investigate the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi....
View ArticleCommercial Breaks Made It Hard For Fox News To Be Fair And Balanced During...
“We're trying to get a commercial break. We're getting lopsided Democrats versus Republicans. We'll try to rectify that.” View Video ›
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Keystone Pipeline Opponents Hope For A Hero In Joe Biden
“Biden is known for speaking his mind and speaking the truth, and I think that's what he did here,” an activist says. Via: Rick Osentoski / AP Environmental activists opposed to a controversial oil...
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Benghazi Investigation Creeps Closer To Hillary Clinton
Does the buck stop with the former Secretary — or is it a political hit? “Who is Cheryl Mills?” Issa greets Hicks before the hearing. Via: Yuri Gripas / Reuters WASHINGTON — The Republican...
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GOP Senator Calls White House EPA Pick "Unresponsive" After She Answers...
David Vitter says Gina McCarthy isn't responding to his questions. But she's answered hundreds he submitted in writing. Via: Joshua Roberts / Reuters WASHINGTON — Gina McCarthy has answered more than...
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Hillary Clinton To Address Realtors Conference In San Francisco
Cashing in. The National Association of Realtors announced to its members this week that Hillary Clinton will offer the keynote address at their November conference in San Francisco.Clinton joined the...
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Rachel Maddow In 2006: "I Want The Next President To Be Like George W. Bush"
From the book, Air America: The Playbook: What a Bunch of Left Wing Media Types have to Teach you about a World Gone Right. "I want the next president of the United States to be a lot like George W....
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