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Cuomo gets attention by shunning media

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:28:56 EST

He's been absent from high-profile events populated by those with ambitions for the national stage.

Michael McGrath: POLITICO pioneer, beloved family man

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:12:20 EST

He passed away with his wife by his side.

Grimm outlook: Ignore scandal

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:19:49 EST

The freshman congressman is taking an avoid-and-conquer public relations approach to bad reports.

Corporate tax next battle for W.H.

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:31:39 EST

The administration is already clashing with the GOP on its proposal to tax overseas earnings.

Thanks, GOP, for move to far right

JENNIFER GRANHOLM — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:31:56 EST

Opinion: The Republican presidential candidates' hard right turn is only helping Democrats.

JOBS Act just what Obama ordered

REP. ERIC CANTOR and REP. STEPHEN FINCHER — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:32:22 EST

Opinion: Today's ability to create a small business is threatened by red tape and uncertainty.

Mitt ignores Rick's social politics

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:22:31 EST

Ask Romney about Santorum's more vulnerable issues, and you won't hear a peep.

Santorum's Daytona driver makes run

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:53:41 EST

There was fire, there was rain and there was Tony Raines in the middle of it all.

Michigan highlights Romney's slog

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:47:49 EST

He is buoyed by his organizational superiority.

Rick blames recession on gas prices

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:21:36 EST

"We went into a recession in 2008 because of gasoline prices," Santorum says in a speech.

Battleground Poll: As GOP race takes toll, Obama inches up

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:26:22 EST

The prolonged nominating battle is being felt.

5 ugliest member vs. member battles

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:35:16 EST

Here's a look at the five nastiest primaries created by redistricting.

Senate may try House STOCK bill

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:18:42 EST

Reid will discuss the next steps on the popular measure with his Democratic colleagues this week.

Boehner's hands-off style backfires

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:31:53 EST

The fumble on a transportation bill illustrates how he courts chaos with his legislative style.

Transportation bill facing detours

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:36:10 EST

The only certainty is another month of uncertainty.

Birth control controversies multiply

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:31:25 EST

These five issues could have major implications for how the contraception debate plays out.

Kerrey rethinking Neb. Senate bid

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:08:51 EST

The former lawmaker may decide to enter the race after all, a top aide says.

Walker: 'Frivolous' recall wastes $9M

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:33:59 EST

He blames 'out-of-state special interests."

Hoyer's hope: Election-year debt deal

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:08:21 EST

He stresses the need to set aside politics.

Report: Israel won't tip off U.S.

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:02:15 EST

Officials say they won't warn the U.S. if they launch a strike against Iranian nuclear facilities.

Obama event for Jewish supporters

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:11:55 EST

The $35,800-per-person campaign fundraiser is meant to be a "Jewish Constituency Focused" event.