Obamagram! POTUS Joins Instagram
An App of the Year doesn't deserve the title until POTUS joins the fray. President Barack Obama, arguably the first Technophile in Chief, joined picture sharing social network Instagram the night of the Iowa Caucuses. The move signals Obama's continued reliance on social media to connect with younger voters who were integral in his 2008 electoral victory.
Rick Perry 2012: Death of the 'Oops' Candidacy
As much as Rick Perry's continued run would keep things interesting, it's time to say goodbye to one of the most baffling, stupendously awful primary candidates in recent memory.
Virginia Republicans Require Loyalty Oath from Primary Voters
Only those loyal enough to sign an oath to the Republican Party's eventual candidate will be allowed to participate in the party's March 6 Super Tuesday primary in Virginia.
Health in 2012: Lessons from the Previous Year
Are you losing some extra pounds, overworked, hungry and underinsured? Congratulations, you are the modern American of 2012.
Reddit and Paul Ryan: Could A Model for 2012 Upstarts Emerge In Rob Zerban?
For arguably the first time, the new dynamic of online advocacy has stepped into the political realm, targeting Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and his 2012 re-election bid. And an emboldened online community seems deadset on using the blunt force of an Election Day loss to change the Congressman's mind on key legislation.
Paul Ryan and SOPA: Reddit Boosts Opponent Rob Zerban for 2012 Race
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, has become the target of Redditors over his support of the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), after his opponent Rob Zerban took anywhere from five to 10 minutes to respond to an email question regarding his stance on the bill, declaring he would not support the legislation.
Obama in 2011: Top Five Achievements
In a year filled with partisan strife, economic calamities and foreign policy conundrums, picking President Barack Obama's biggest achievements feels darned near impossible. But whittle away lowlights and a rather substantive list remains.
Humane Society Faces Public Outrage After Putting Down Arizona Cat
The Humane Society is facing heat for euthanizing the cat of a reformed heroin addict after it had been brought in for medical treatment and was put down because the owner could not pay upfront.
Rick Perry Sues to Get Back on Virginia Ballot
One-time Republican Primary frontrunner Rick Perry filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to get on Virginia's 2012 Republican Primary ballot after not producing enough signatures to meet requirements last week.
Detroit Police Face Potential Escort Serial Killer
Detroit police are mulling the prospects of dealing with a potential serial killer, after three of four women found dead in car trunks around the same area had placed ads for escort services on the same Web site.
Obama to Ask for $1.2 Trillion Debt Ceiling Increase
The Obama administration plans to seek an increase in the nation's borrowing power, less than half a year after a debt ceiling debate cost the U.S. its stellar credit rating and brought government to a dead halt.
From Washington To Obama, Judging Presidential Greatness
After 44 presidents and well over two centuries, Americans have spent a great deal of time ranking their current and former leaders. Names like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln naturally rise to the top after benefiting from the kindness of history and a sense of mammoth achievement. But what of the last eight decades or so?
Republicans Back Down - Congress Passes Stop-Gap Payroll Tax Cut Measure
Congress approved a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, after a prolonged partisan battle on Capitol Hill. The stop-gap measure buys Congress and the White House more time to negotiate a longer-term extension.
McConnell Asks House to Pass Payroll Tax Bill While Deal Is Ironed Out
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ken., finally broke his silence and suggested the House pass the extension of the payroll tax cut, which has been languishing on Capitol Hill since the Senate approved it on Saturday, while Senate Democrats contribute to a conference committee aimed at ironing out a long term deal.
Obama Dials Up Boehner, Calls for Payroll Tax Cut Deal
President Barack Obama tried to budge a Congress currently deadlocked over how to bridge a divide between Senate and House plans for extending the payroll tax cut, with both sides seemingly stubborn in ceding middle ground.
Democratic Group Puts NewtGingrich.com For Sale, Pokes Fun at Candidate
The newtgingrich.com URL has been put up for sale by American Bridge for the 21st Century, a Democratic group currently using the web address to give voters a tour of the former House Speaker and Republican primary candidate Newt Gingrich's many foibles.
Holiday Shopping 2011: Toys R Us, Macy's Open 24 Hours Until Christmas Eve
Toys R Us and Macy's will keep many of their stores open 24/7 in the days leading up to Christmas Eve, giving last minute shoppers a last-second savior for their tardiness.
Americans Fear Big Government, Not Big Business: Poll
A near-record high rate of Americans is concerned about the threat of big government, according to a recent Gallup Poll, trumping worries over big business and big labor. While not a specific political barometer, the results offer a good temperature reading of the nation's mood -- and it could spell trouble for Democrats in 2012.
Payroll Tax Cut: House Rejection Pins Hope on Conference Committee
The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut passed by the Senate on Saturday, calling for a conference committee to find a middle ground between the two houses of Congress.
Ron Paul is a Pirate
Ron Paul's has emerged as the new GOP frontrunner in Iowa with a not-Mitt tag. But political pundits and voters should pay greater heed to his sudden rise. The anyone but Romney title downplays Paul's emergence, writing him off as just the latest in a string of candidates-du-jour. But Ron Paul is more than a fling.
Payroll Tax Cut Faces Uncertainty in House
A bipartisan bill extending the payroll tax cut two months faces grim prospects in the House of Representatives on Monday, as House Republicans are vocally balking at the legislation, leading House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to demand further talks.
Omnibus Spending Bill Switches Incandescent Light Bulbs Back On
Environmental activists may suffer a major loss at the hands of an omnibus spending bill winding its way through Congress, as lawmakers moved to defund new Energy Department standards for incandescent light bulbs.
Government Shutdown Averted, Congress Focuses on Payroll Tax Cut
After Congressional negotiators signed off Thursday night on a $1 trillion omnibus spending bill that would avert a shutdown and fund the federal government through September, lawmakers' focus returned to the ongoing negotiations over the extension of the payroll tax cut.
Google Zeitgeist 2011: Apple Gets Three Spots On 'Most Searched' List
Apple's dominance reached outside the bounds of the tech industry, as the company's mythological iPhone 5, deceased CEO Steve Jobs and iPad 2 took three out of the 10 spots in the Google Zeitgeist 2011.
Senate Leaders Optimistic Government Shutdown Will be Averted
Senate leaders on Thursday expressed optimism that an agreement on the payroll tax cut and a spending bill will be reached before Friday.
Obama Administration Cuts Off Production of Presidential Coins
The U.S. Mint will cut off mass production of presidential $1 coins, making just enough to meet demand for collectors, Vice President Joe Biden announced at a Cabinet meeting.
Payroll Tax Cut: House Republicans Plan Passage of Counter Legislation
House Republicans will roll out their version of the payroll tax cut extension and likely pass it Tuesday the lower chamber. The bill promises to depart wildly from past offerings by both parties in the Senate and brings up the difficult task of bridging a sizable gap between the two.
Miles Per Gallon: When It Comes To Fuel Economy, Double-Check The Sticker
Despite car makers and government agencies efforts, a gap between advertised fuel economy and real life exists. The truth is, all parties involved are married to a system that's anachronistic, a set of regulations in desperate need of an update, and a mixed consumer market that sees gas-guzzlers make up three of the top five best selling cars of 2011.
Ohio Redistricting Process Favored Boehner, Republican Incumbents and Their Donors: Report
Some of the moves kept political donors in the districts they've made heavy investments in through campaign funding.
McConnell: Payroll Tax Cut Deal Will Get Done
After two weeks of bipartisan sniping between Senate Democrats and House Republicans, leaders in both parties are asserting a deal can be made over the payroll tax cut extension -- but their progress to-date has proven to be less than convincing.
