Despite Push, House Republicans Have Recruited 33% Less Women Candidates
Clay Aiken Makes Congressional Bid Official
American Idol star submitted paperwork Thursday to seek the Democratic nomination in North Carolina’s second district
Biden Rallies Democrats: ‘There Is No Republican Party’
Vice president strikes a confident note ahead of midterm elections
Attorney General Eric Holder Hospitalized
He became faint and short of breath during a morning meeting
Morning Must Reads: February 27
In the News: Armed men seize government headquarters in Crimea, Ukraine President makes appeals to Russia, First Lady and FDA announcing new nutrition labels, Obama launching initiative for young minorities, Jan Brewer vetoed …
Obama Looks to Boost Young Minorities
My Brother’s Keeper initiative will partner with businesses and nonprofits to provide greater opportunity for young minority men
NSA Wants to Keep Phone Records Longer Because of Privacy Lawsuits
The snooping agency says it needs the records as evidence. The ACLU says the agency’s request is “a distraction”.
Lobbyist Trying To Ban Gays from the NFL Loses Client
At least one client says it’s severing ties over his anti-gay stance
The Charge of the Neo-Conservative Light Brigade
Bill Kristol cries Obama Retreat! yet again.
Obama To Propose $302 Billion Highway Repair Program
White House says tax reform could help fund it
Morning Must Reads: February 26
In the News: Dave Camp’s tax plan, Ukraine disbands riot police, Bitcoin exchange collapses, Jeb Bush and Rand Paul 2016 Frontrunners, GOP wants Arizona’s Anti-Gay law to go away
Biden: State Voter ID Push Driven By “Hatred”
Vice President denounces efforts to toughen voting requirements as “marlarkey”
Senate Women Win Civility Award
Being nice can pay off (sorta) in Washington D.C.