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Cory Booker Speaks Out On Lautenberg's Retirement
Having averted a potentially nasty primary fight, the Newark Mayor says in a statement to BuzzFeed that Lautenberg “has been a champion for the people of New Jersey.” “On a personal note…” Cory Booker...
View ArticleNew NRA Ad Predicts Dystopian Future Without High-Capicity Magazines
The NRA's new ad says regular Americans won't be able to protect themselves without high-capacity magazines. Source: youtube.com
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New York Congressman: Mandatory FEMA Cuts "Would Be A Disaster" For Sandy...
“And it seems to me it's just on cruise control right now, no one's doing anything to stop it,” Rep. Peter King says. Image by J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — A New York Congressman warned...
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Frank Lautenberg Retires To Avoid The "Silly Season"
A decision, made in the last 24 hours, to protect his legacy. The Senator is “very upbeat” about finishing his fifth and last term, says a source. Image by Getty Images Frank Lautenberg, New Jersey's...
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The Most Romantic Story In Congress
Love triumphs over oceans, war and politics. This is Congressman Sam Johnson from Texas. Image by Stephen Jaffe / Getty Images While in ROTC at Southern Methodist University, he married his high...
View ArticleJohn McCain: People Haven't Forgotten What Hagel Said About George Bush
He says Senate Democrats will probably get the votes for Hagel, but mentions that Senate Republicans haven't forgotten him criticizing Bush. View Video › Image by
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Paul Ryan's Budget May Count Cuts From "Obamaquester"
House GOP leaders want Obama to own the automatic cuts to spending known as the sequester, but their budget chief is expected to count the cuts toward his 10 year plan. Image by Handout / Reuters...
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Obama To GOP: Stop Playing Politics In Wartime
During Google+ chat, Obama castigates Republican filibuster of Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel. “It's just unfortunate.” Image by J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama...
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Republicans, Democrats Put Aside Bickering For Valentine's Day Nosh
It's another miracle under the belt for St. Valentine. WASHINGTON — St. Valentine may have two new cherubs in his saintly service after a bipartisan Valentine's Day dinner on Capitol Hill, organized...
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John McCain Denies Delaying Hagel Nomination Over Letter Formatting
Much ado over a CC? “Absolutely false,” McCain's spokesperson says. Image by Win McNamee / Getty Images WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain's office denied Thursday that he used the formatting on a letter...
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Associated Press Holds Firm On 'Generally' Not Calling Married Gays Husbands...
“This week's style guidance reaffirmed AP's existing practice,” a spokesman says. Reporters, related organizations and activists aren't satisfied. Image by Robert F. Bukaty / AP WASHINGTON — The...
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Rep. Tom Price Is A "Big" Taylor Swift Fan
The conservative Republican didn't understand her Conor Kennedy phase. “I prayed when she started dating a Kennedy that that would end.” Image by J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — Music superstar...
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Rep. Tom Price Is Fine With Karl Rove's New Super PAC
Price, rumored to be weighing a run for Senate, could benefit from Rove's Conservative Victory Project playing in Senate primaries. Image by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images WASHINGTON — If Karl Rove...
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Obama Returns To Chicago Against Backdrop Of Gun-Centered Election
How an Illinois congressional race became ground zero for the national gun debate. Bloomberg is investing $1 million to beat NRA allies. Image by Charles Dharapak / AP When President Barack Obama...
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Liberal Support For Chris Christie Frustrates Democrats
Fundraisers in Beverly Hills and Silicon Valley, and a fan-base that includes Mark Zuckerberg. A “huge gulf” between Christie's popularity and record, says Henne. Image by Pablo Martinez Monsivais /...
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A Timeline Of John McCain's Positions On Chuck Hagel Positions
To filibuster or not to filibuster. Last Monday: McCain tells Politico "I do not believe we should filibuster." via Politico Image by Matthias Schrader / AP Last Wednesday: McCain adds his name to a...
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The 'No Labels' Group Really Needs To Work On Their Emails
Would you open an email that had a subject line like, “orange”? Can you resist any of these please from Mark McKinnon & Co.? No Labels should really spend some time studying the master of the...
View ArticleObama Gets Emotional In Crime-Ridden Chicago, Calls For Greater Emphasis On...
In Chicago, Obama addresses gun violence, need for path out of poverty. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama delivered an emotional speech Friday in his hometown of Chicago, decrying gun violence and...
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Ken Cuccinelli For President?
The Republican candidate for governor in Virginia may have his eye on a bigger perch. KenCuccinelliForPresident.com has been registered by a consultant. Ken Cuccinelli is the presumptive Republican...
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Gavin Newsom Wants To Turn Your City Into A Startup
Can a government be run like a Silicon Valley tech company? An interview with Gavin Newsom. Image by David Paul Morris / Getty Images Like every politician, Gavin Newsom likes to talk about his plan...
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