Barack Obama

Blagojevich Found Guilty on Corruption Charges

By Beat Beat

Jurors found former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty on nearly all counts he faced in a retrial, including charges that he tried to sell President Obama's open U.S. Senate seat. Blagojevich had denied any wrongdoing.

The Morning Line: Days Later, Pawlenty Lands Clean Jab at Romney

By Maureen Hoch

It was Hillary Clinton, in the last presidential campaign, who said that there are no "do-overs." Tim Pawlenty clearly begs to differ. Back in the safety and comfort of a Fox News studio Thursday with Sean Hannity, the former Minnesota…

The Morning Line: Romney's the Man to Beat

By Maureen Hoch

For Mitt Romney to win the Republican presidential nomination he will need to have more weeks like this. By most accounts the former Massachusetts governor delivered a solid debate performance Monday evening in New Hampshire, which was followed up Wednesday…

The Morning Line: Romney Emerges an Emboldened Frontrunner From Debate

By Maureen Hoch

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney walked into his first debate of the 2012 nomination contest with a significant lead in national and New Hampshire polls.

Political Checklist: Debate Offers Insight into GOP Field

By Quinn Bowman

Judy Woodruff and Hari Sreenivasan preview Monday's Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire, the first of the election cycle. They also look at President Obama's effort to promote his jobs agenda in North Carolina.

The Morning Line: Republican Presidential Campaign Goes Primetime

By Maureen Hoch

The leader of the pack always has a target on his or her back heading into a debate, but Mitt Romney might be able to breathe easy Monday night since it's still very early in the campaign.

The Doubleheader: Bad Economic News, Anthony Weiner and the NBA Finals

By Quinn Bowman

New York Times columnist David Brooks, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Political Editor David Chalian discuss President Obama's ability or inability to handle the economy and the ongoing Rep. Anthony Weiner scandal.

Comparing the Budget Proposals, Visually

By April Brown

The Washington Post has an informative and interactive graphic to help you sort through some of the various budget proposals, but Paul Solman has a couple of warnings.

The Morning Line: Obama's Election Map Might Need an Update

By Tom LeGro

President Obama's path to the White House in 2012 may be different than it was in 2008.

The Morning Line: Obama to Renew Focus on Jobs

By Tom LeGro

President Obama repeated his oft-used line Tuesday about how when he wakes up in the morning his first thought is about how to get more Americans back to work.