Why not a Santorum-Gingrich ticket? (Politico)
Politico - Opinion: For the good of the cause, the former speaker should consider playing second fiddle.

Colorado rocky for Republicans in 2012 (AP)
AP - Note to Republican presidential contenders: Colorado's political terrain is as rocky as its mountains.

FACT CHECK: Obama, GOP spin recent energy stats (AP)
AP - You wouldn't know it from the Republicans, but these are boom times for American energy.

What Santorum Didn't Need -- Sharron Angle's Endorsement (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Former Nevada assemblywoman Sharron Angle announced her endorsement of Rick Santorum for president through a statement released to The National Review on Wednesday. Given that she is popular among some tea party factions, the endorsement could help the uber-conservative Santorum in some political circles. But Angle is seen as an extremist by most leaning -- well, simply leaning anywhere to the left of her political views.

Poles mourn baby mother claimed had been kidnapped (AP)
AP - Flowers, teddy bears and candles piled up Monday in a southern Polish park where a mother buried her baby and then sparked a nationwide search by falsely claiming she had been kidnapped.

Analysis: Romney win leaves rivals few options (AP)

AP - Mitt Romney's big win in Nevada four days after his breakthrough victory in Florida spells big trouble for his remaining rivals. Simply put: Is there any way to stop Romney now?

Obama says he deserves re-election, job's not done (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama says he deserves re-election, despite the nation's economic troubles.

Obama: Negative ads will have role in 2012 race (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama says the rise of political action committees guarantees that there will be a lot of negative ads in the lead-up to November's presidential election.

Democrats slam Romney in preview of possible November race (Daily Caller)
Daily Caller - Democrats dumped on Gov. Mitt Romney Tuesday night, saying he won the Florida GOP primary only because of expensive negative ads, that the GOP turnout was low, and that Romney is both “extreme” and “out of touch.”

Obama: US has 'very good' intelligence on Iran (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama said the U.S. has a "very good estimate" of when Iran could complete work on a nuclear weapon, but cautioned that there are still many unanswered questions about Tehran's inner workings.

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Mitt's Solyndra? He handed out renewable energy subsidies, too
The 2012er gets flak for distributing energy loans while governor of Massachusetts.




Santorum, Romney spar before Minn.
Santorum argues that if Romney could cost Republicans the general election if he becomes the nominee.




U.S. closes Syrian embassy
It's the latest response to bloody violence there.




Blogs: Eastwood made Obama's day
The Chrysler ad featuring the actor seemed like an Obama-reelect campaign video, they say.




Walker to meet with DA in probe
He's scheduled to meet with prosecutors about an investigation into some of his former aides.




Bloggers pan Hoekstra 'China' ad
Some conservatives were among the first to condemn the advertisement.




Rice tells Egypt to free 19 Americans
“These Americans have done absolutely nothing wrong,” the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says.




Study looks at House staff turnover
Good help is hard to find — and keep — for many representatives.




Super Bowl obscenity a mess for FCC
Singer M.I.A.'s act is likely to be reviewed.




Poll: Obama over 50% vs. Mitt
It's the first time since July that he's garnered more than half the votes in a matchup with Romney.




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States to make decision on agreement with banks that would settle foreclosure probes

They've been here before, but this time, they say it is for real. After a yearlong haul that has featured numerous false starts, federal and state officials aim to wrap up this week a multi billion-dollar agreement with five major banks to settle probes of alleged foreclosure abuses.

Obama Walks Tightrope on Economy Hype; GOPers Frustrated by February Lull

Obama Walks Tightrope on Economy Hype; GOPers Frustrated by February Lull

Hoekstra Super Bowl ad raises sensitivity question

The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity.

Georgia Supreme Court knocks down law restricting assisted suicides

The Georgia Supreme Court's unanimous ruling found that the law that bans people from publicly advertising services to assist someone in a suicide violates the free speech clauses of the U.S. and Georgia constitution. 

Egypt to prosecute 44 workers, including 19 Americans, after raids on rights groups

The son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is among 19 Americans being referred to criminal trial for allegedly receiving foreign funds illegally and being involved in banned activity in Egypt, news reports said Sunday.

Voter fraud verdict 'a travesty,' says convicted Indiana secretary of state

Calling the jury verdict, "a travesty," Indiana's former top elections official vows to appeal the decision that declared him guilty of voter fraud and resulted in his temporary removal from office, spurring Democrats to try and take the secretary of state office from Republicans.

US aims to fulfill Obama Cairo speech, encourage renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

A U.S. State Department bid to fulfill President Obama's quest for cooperative scientific centers -- outlined in his well-publicized speech in Cairo, Egypt, in 2009 -- may soon result in a cross-cultural network of scientists based in Oman to work on water issues -- and could serve as an opening to ease Israeli and Palestinian tensions.

Second Term for Obama could have big impact on federal appeals courts

Despite a slow start in nominating judges and Republican delays in Senate confirmations, President Obama has managed to alter the balance of power on four of the nation's 13 circuit courts of appeals, and could impact more courts in a second term.

Egypt names Americans to go to trial after raids on rights groups

Egypt on Monday released the names of 19 Americans, including the son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who face trial for alleged illicit activity related to running pro-democracy and human rights groups.

New Orleans officials consider strict youth curfew to combat 'culture of death'

Officials in New Orleans are considering tightening a youth curfew in the latest attempt to fight crime in a city with the nation's highest murder rate and what its mayor has called "a culture of death."

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Obama: U.S. working to keep Israel from striking Iran

President Obama said Sunday he is determined to work with Israel in "lock step" to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, and tried to allay concerns that Israel is preparing to carry out a unilateral military strike.

"I don’t think that Israel has made a decision on what they need ...

GOP freshman slams Obama's anti-obesity ad campaign

A freshman Republican congressman from Tennessee is fighting back against anti-obesity ad campaigns initiated by the Obama administration and congressional Democrats that target sugary soft drinks and other high-calorie foods.

Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a physician, is arguing that, in the middle of difficult economic times, it's absurd for the federal ...

Road, rail bill hailed, scorned

A House Republican's transportation bill aimed at dealing with the nation's crumbling road, bridge and rail systems has been attacked not only by Democrats but some conservatives and government watchdogs who say it amounts to another government stimulus package.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica last week ...

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THE NEXT 100 YEARS

Happy 101st birthday to one Ronald Wilson Reagan, still an inspiration for those who believe in the liberty, strength and optimism of the nation, and the inner mettle of Americans. Yes, there are big doings out at the Reagan Presidential Library in California on Monday, with ...

Virginia, Maryland governors agree to disagree

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley traded some friendly — albeit pointed — jabs in a joint appearance Sunday, as Mr. McDonnell eases his way into the newfound role of campaign surrogate for Mitt Romney.

Mr. McDonnell, chairman of the Republican Governors Association, said on CNN's "State ...

Obama orders new sanctions against Iran

President Obama Monday morning signed an executive order freezing all assets of the Iranian government, including its Central Bank, held in the United States even as he continued to try to ease fears that Israel is preparing to carry out a unilateral strike on the Islamic Republic.

The presidential order ...

CURL: Obama's made-up jobless numbers

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

When it comes to the unemployment rate, it's nice to be president.

Sure, it wasn't so nice for President Obama in October 2009, when the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics declared the rate was 10 percent. But exactly a year from Election Day 2012, the rate began a precipitous ...

Obama could alter stance of federal appeals courts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A second term for President Obama would allow him to expand his replacement of Republican-appointed majorities with Democratic ones on the nation's appeals courts, the final stop for almost all challenged federal court rulings.

Despite his slow start in nominating judges and Republican delays in Senate confirmations, Mr. ...

Romney, Gingrich expect Romney to win Nevada vote

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A confident Mitt Romney is looking past his GOP opponents and Nevada's caucuses the day the state votes. Chief rival Newt Gingrich is bracing for defeat in a state the former Massachusetts governor won in 2008.

Romney was scheduled to fly to Colorado Saturday morning for ...

Lawmakers react to biggest job gain in months

Fresh off news of the biggest U.S. job gain in nine months, policymakers and lawmakers took to the airwaves Sunday morning to offer their spin on the plodding economic recovery - and to say whether they praise or blame President Obama for it.

Govs. Bob McDonnell of Virginia and Martin ...

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