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GOP revisits Rev. Wright in Obama attack

John King on what's fair in campaign fodder as the GOP reminds voters of Obama's controversial ex-pastor, Rev Related Blogs

Roundup: European May Day rallies protest austerity

Editor's Note: The following is reprinted with the permission of the Council on Foreign Relations NIGERIA: Government forces raided the hideout of suspected Boko Haram Islamist militants (Reuters) in the northern city of Kano today, killing one in a gun battle. The raid followed a series of deadly attacks on Christian and police targets in northern Nigeria [...]

Morning Briefing

The 1600 Report's daily roundup of what the White House is reading this morning online and in the papers: TSA screeners accused in drug scheme ( games) Republicans request investigation of Obama travel (news) Education slowdown threatens news. ( review) Israeli military chief: Iran will not build bomb (news) Analysis: As Europe goes, so goes [...]

Deion Sanders accuses estranged wife of assault, to press charges

— The estranged wife of former football star Deion Sanders was arrested on domestic violence-related charges Monday night, hours after Sanders sent a series of bizarre tweets saying she assaulted him “filling out police reports now! Thank God for this platform to issue the Truth,” the caption read “Pray for me and my kids now! [...]

Myers to lead Romney VP search

– Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign confirms that trusted adviser Beth Myers will lead the search for a running mate for the all-but-certain Republican presidential nominee Myers is one of Romney’s top advisers. She served as chief of staff when Romney was governor, and was campaign manager of his 2008 bid for the White House The [...]

Drug war, including legalization, hot topic at Summit of the Americas

— The second and final day of the Summit of the Americas takes place in Cartagena, Colombia, on Sunday, where leaders from more than 30 North and South American countries are discussing several topics, such as bolstering economic ties and who should be part of future discussions “No other region so profoundly affects the daily [...]

Democrat’s comment about Ann Romney creates firestorm on Twitter

– Democratic Strategist Hilary Rosen generated instant bipartisan criticism Wednesday night for her statement that Ann Romney has “actually never worked a day in her life Several press aides to Romney’s campaign – Andrea Saul, Ryan Williams, and Amanda Henneberg – posted links tying Obama to Rosen, such as her appointment as a DNC adviser [...]

Franken finds funny voice in campaign e-mails

– Al Franken spent decades at the intersection of comedy and politics, so it’s no surprise that his latest campaign fundraising pitch combines the two An e-mail from Romney’s wife, Ann, told supporters, “You didn’t hear this from me” – and asked readers to sign a virtual e-card for her husband With so much riding [...]

Box lunch: Bunny bread and chocolate eggs

Sink your teeth into today's top stories from around the globe Related Blogs

Campaign open mic politics

Ari Fleischer and Stephanie Cutter argue the candidates' foreign policy expertise and priorities Related Blogs

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