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- The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL: CNN: President Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget request Monday that hikes taxes on the rich, spends new money on infrastructure and education, but does little to reform the entitlement programs that pose the biggest long-term threat to the federal budget. CNN: Analysis: Politics trumps policy in Obama...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-14 09:26:10 GMT
- (CNN) – A group of protesters disrupted a Rick Santorum campaign rally in Tacoma, Washington, on Monday, prompting the presidential hopeful to brand it as a “radical element” that represents “true intolerance.” After Santorum was introduced to raucous applause, the protestors launched into the Occupy movement’s traditional “mic check, mic check” call....Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-14 09:15:28 GMT
- Mesa, Arizona (CNN) – Mitt Romney sought to answer lingering questions about his presidential bid and cast himself as the ideal GOP standard-bearer at an appearance before several thousand supporters outside Phoenix on Monday. Hoping to unite the fractured party and forge ahead to the general election, the GOP candidate touted his conservative credentials and painted his Republican opponents as Washington insiders who could not effectively change the nation's capital. Without mentioning their...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-14 07:07:08 GMT
- Washington (CNN) - Signaling a shift to the next major GOP battleground, the super PAC supporting Mitt Romney, Restore Our Future, bought an additional $640,000 in television ad time in Michigan, the group confirmed to CNN Monday. Ads from the new buy start Tuesday. Follow the Ticker on Twitter: @PoliticalTicker The super PAC previously purchased $250,000 worth of commercials in Michigan, according to CNN's advertising consultant Kantar Campaign Media Analysis Group (CMAG). Michigan, which holds...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-14 02:53:47 GMT
- Washington (CNN) – In a sharp turnaround, House Republican leaders Monday dropped a key demand that the cost of extending the payroll tax cut be offset by spending cuts elsewhere in the budget. The decision removes a major obstacle to passage of the tax cut extension for the rest of the year, a move that has been in question.Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 23:05:23 GMT
- (CNN) – Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was robbed by an intruder armed with a machete last week while vacationing overseas in the Caribbean island of Nevis, where his family owns a vacation home, a court spokeswoman said Monday. His wife and two other guests were in the home at the time, but officials say no one was hurt in the incident.Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 21:12:59 GMT
- Washington (CNN) - Cast aside the drama (exciting as it is) of the GOP nomination and you get to the truth: it still comes down to cold, hard delegate numbers. By CNN's estimates, Mitt Romney has a commanding early lead, despite wins and second places by all three of his opponents....Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 20:44:06 GMT
- Washington (CNN) - The race for the Republican presidential nomination appears to be all tied up between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, according to two new national surveys. The latest edition of the Gallup Daily Tracking poll, released Monday afternoon, indicates that 32% of registered Republicans say they are backing Romney for their party's nomination, with Santorum at 30%, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich at...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 20:02:55 GMT
- Washington (CNN) - A piece of advice: If you're worried about President Barack Obama's budget, find something else to fret over. The president's blueprint has about as much chance of becoming law as yours. It's all about election year 2012, not fiscal year 2013. Don't take my word for it....Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 18:53:30 GMT
- Washington (CNN) – First lady Michelle Obama is a popular American political figure, even more so than her husband. Her name, face and stories of her influence behind the scenes are a constant in the media, and sometimes in not so flattering words and images. In books, she is portrayed as battling with White House insiders....Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 18:41:25 GMT
- Washington (CNN) – Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell chided Rick Santorum on Monday for expressing concerns about women serving in military combat roles. Santorum told CNN last week that having women on the front lines could lead to a "compromising situation where people naturally may do things that may not be in the interest of the mission because of other types of emotions that are involved." Follow the Ticker on Twitter: @PoliticalTicker He later said...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 17:03:23 GMT
- New York (CNNMoney) - President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget request Monday that hikes taxes on the rich, spends new money on infrastructure and education, but does little to reform the entitlement programs that pose the biggest long-term threat to the federal budget. "We built this budget around the idea that our country has always done best when everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share and everyone plays...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 16:27:09 GMT
- (CNN) - It's the state where Mitt Romney grew up and where his father served as governor in the 1960's, but a new poll in Michigan indicates that Rick Santorum is on top in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. According to an American Research Group survey released Monday, 33% of likely Michigan GOP primary voters say they are backing Santorum, the former senator from Pennsylvania, with 27% supporting Romney, the...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 16:03:54 GMT
- Washington (CNN) - The influential conservative magazine National Review called Monday for Newt Gingrich to leave the Republican primary contest. Repeating its past criticisms of Gingrich the magazine's editorial said "it would be a grave mistake for the party to make someone with such poor judgment and persistent unpopularity its presidential nominee." Follow the Ticker on Twitter: @PoliticalTicker It pointed out the former House speaker, when he led in the polls, called for...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 14:57:22 GMT
- (CNN) – NARAL Pro-Choice America will air radio ads for the next week in support of the Obama administration's policy toward coverage for female contraception. The spot, which thanks President Barack Obama for guaranteeing insurance coverage for birth control, will air in Denver, Colorado, Orlando, Florida, Northern Virginia and Madison, Wisconsin, according to the group. Follow the Ticker on Twitter: @PoliticalTicker The approximately $250,000 radio buy and $45,000 online campaign includes an ad...Source: CNN Political TickerPublished: 2012-02-13 14:09:51 GMT
