The convention itself has been abbreviated, but the protests haven’t. And it’s getting ugly. Our colleague Jennifer Outler just called to say that she got within a few blocks of the hall and had to turn around, because dozens of people–dressed in black, and with their faces covered–were throwing what appeared to be bricks. Police advised her to leave the area.
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- Obama unveils his re-election year budget today, which will include $4 billion in deficit reduction over 10 years, tax hikes on top income, and new education grants.
- The GOP race turns to Michigan.
- Romney makes his conservative case to National Review.
- Why “severely conservative” was not a good phrase for Romney.
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