Politics May 12 Republicans splinter over social justice Today in the Morning Line: Romney, Paul break off from base on two issues Democrats close or up in key Southern states Rubio's climate comments What about Democrats and the Benghazi panel? GOP cracks on minimum wage, voter ID:…
Politics May 09 Koch group plans to spend $125 million on midterms Today in the Morning Line: Koch group to drop $125 million in 2014 House approves formation of Benghazi committee New Jersey budget issues raise questions for Christie 2016 name to watch: Mike Pence Kochs plan to spend big: To…
Politics May 08 GOP turns focus to 'cover-ups' for midterm strategy Today in the Morning Line: House GOP targets IRS, Benghazi Benghazi: All about the base and Clinton? Republicans split on fundraising off Benghazi 2014 watch: Aiken waits while Tillis regrets 'divide and conquer' comments House holds Lerner in contempt:…
Politics May 07 Republican establishment gets its pick in North Carolina Today in the Morning Line: North Carolina, a key seat for Senate control, is set Tillis, Boehner beat back tea party challenges A good night for incumbents Clay Aiken up just 369 votes Election night, by the numbers Tillis…
Politics May 06 Obama, Democrats try to strike balance on climate change, energy politics Today in the Morning Line: Obama leans into climate change But Democrats remain divided on Keystone Another good poll for Republicans McConnell pivots to general election The Iowa candidate who brought you castration is now packing heat in her…
Politics May 02 Obama, Merkel look for united front on Ukraine As more fighting has broken out in Eastern Ukraine, President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be looking for a show of unity on the situation when they meet Friday at the White House. But if you want to…
Politics May 01 Does the tea party still have the juice? The midterm election primary season kicks off in earnest Tuesday with elections in North Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana. Get this: There are 13 states with primaries in May. It’s always nice when instead of just talking about races, you get…
Politics Apr 30 Health care law not quite yet what the doctor ordered for Democrats Today in the Morning Line: fresh polls are giving President Obama and Democrats a midterm headache, especially when it comes to the Affordable Care Act and the political engagement of millennial voters. And the White House and Senate make a…
Politics Apr 29 Which is worse? The Decider or Mr. Cautious Today in the Morning Line: Obama wanted to be transformational, and is now a singles hitter? Is decisiveness the best policy? Post/ABC poll offers warning signs to Democrats Rough day for House GOP Obama defends foreign policy: We've noted…
Politics Apr 28 Congress returns to full plate, if it chooses to do anything with it Lawmakers return to Washington Monday after a two-week recess with a long list of issues demanding their attention, but with a limited appetite for addressing any major pieces of legislation in advance of November’s midterm elections.