Weiner Won't Get Women's Votes but He'll Take Their Money

Associated Press

Anthony Weiner is reportedly holding a fundraiser called "Women for Weiner" next week. And the politicians who really need "Women for…" groups are the ones who have women problems. And Anthony Weiner is one of those guys.

By Max Fisher

Feb 19, 2010

Does CPAC Mark a Mitt Romney Resurgence?

The 2008 presidential candidate builds steam among pundits

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 19, 2010

Quote of the Day: 'Barack Obama, Supreme Court Justice'

"The summer vacations are longer, and nothing beats life tenure."

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By John Hudson

Feb 18, 2010

Why Are Schools Spying on Students?

Smile! You're on your laptop camera

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By Heather Horn

Feb 18, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: 'You Have to Love Sarah Palin for Her Enemies'

Jonah Goldberg explains the Palin phenomenon to Peter Beinart

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By Max Fisher

Feb 18, 2010

Right Deems Mount Vernon Statement an Embarrassment

Period garb, media gimmicks, and a middling Constitutionalism

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By Heather Horn

Feb 18, 2010

Austin Plane Crash: The Anti-Government Rant

The alleged suicide note of the plane's pilot

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 18, 2010

Lunchtime Vid: Glenn Beck Barks at Obama's Stimulus Claims

The Fox News host bares his teeth at the stimulus--literally

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By Max Fisher

Feb 18, 2010

Conservatives Crown Marco Rubio Champion of the GOP

The Florida Senatorial candidate has become a Tea Party "rock star"

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By Alex Eichler and Jake Simpson

Feb 18, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

Karl Rove on Tea Parties, George Will on Sarah Palin, and more

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By Max Fisher

Feb 18, 2010

At CPAC, Will Tea Party and GOP Establishment Clash?

Between the grassroots and elites, things have been a bit tense

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By Heather Horn

Feb 17, 2010

Debunking: 52% of Americans Don't Think Obama Deserves Reelection

What does that number actually mean?

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By Jared Keller

Feb 17, 2010

One Year Later, Was the Stimulus Worth It?

An economic success, but a political debacle

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By Heather Horn

Feb 17, 2010

Pros and Cons of Allowing Women in Combat Roles

A veteran's op-ed sparks fresh debate

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By John Hudson

Feb 17, 2010

Paterson 'Bombshell' Shocks Few

This wasn't the sordid affair the press was hoping for

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By Max Fisher

Feb 17, 2010

Can Democrats Un-Stall Health Care Reform?

That depends on whether they have the will

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By Michael Kinsley

Feb 17, 2010

How to Think About: Budget Gimmicks

Michael Kinsley breaks down deficit commissions, spending freezes, and "pay as you go" rules

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By Max Fisher

Feb 16, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Conservative-Mocking Auto-Tuners to Headline CPAC

What, exactly, are the Conservative Political Action Conference event planners thinking?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 16, 2010

Will Evan Bayh Run For President in 2012?

Bayh-Bloomberg, anyone?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 16, 2010

Why Is Senator Evan Bayh Really Quitting?

The 54-year old Indiana Democrat is healthy, popular and scandal-free

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 16, 2010

Plotting Sabotage, Right Rallies Behind Indiana Democrat

They're betting Tamyra d'Ippolito wouldn't stand a chance

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 16, 2010

Morning Vid: Olbermann Asks 'Where Are the Black Faces?' at Tea Parties

The MSNBC host coolly condemns the movement in a 9-minute monologue

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 16, 2010

Could Republicans Take Back the Senate?

Bye bye, Democratic majority?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Evan Bayh Does 'Not Love Congress'

Congressional Democrats probably aren't feeling the love, either

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

GOP Eyes Evan Bayh's Seat

Ahead in the polls, the Indiana Dem bows out

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 15, 2010

Lunchtime Vid: Sarah Palin's Life in Google Searches

Sample search: "Eye won't stop winking"

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

What Motivated Amy Bishop?

Academic pressure, politics, personality...?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

Why the White House Welcomes Cheney's Fire

Obama's strongest-polling issue? Terrorism

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By Heather Horn

Feb 15, 2010

Was America Intended to Be Christian?

What would the Founding Fathers do?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 15, 2010

For GOP, Should National Security Be New Focus?

It may have helped in Massachusetts

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 13, 2010

Erick Erickson Excommunicates Birther Fringe

Another leading conservative tells Tea Party colleagues they're not welcome

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By Nicole Allan

Feb 12, 2010

How Well Does the Military Treat Single Mothers?

The case of Alexis Hutchinson is resolved, but debate continues

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By John Hudson

Feb 12, 2010

The Dawn of the Missile-Busting Laser

Star Wars dreams--or nightmares--come true

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By Max Fisher

Feb 12, 2010

Christmas Bomber: Terrorist or Criminal?

It's a big difference

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 12, 2010

Morning Vid: Comedy Central Hosts Love Admiral Ackbar

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert use the same joke to mock the GOP

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By Heather Horn

Feb 12, 2010

Liberals Applaud Reid's 180 on Jobs Bill

But analysts find the strategy confusing

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By Max Fisher

Feb 12, 2010

The Legacy of the Last Kennedy in Congress

Teddy's son Patrick is retiring from office

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By Max Fisher

Feb 11, 2010

Weighing the New Norm: 1 in 8 Americans on Food Stamps

What it means for poverty, politics and the economy

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 11, 2010

Quote of the Day: Obama Should 'Go Gangsta'

CNN columnist Roland Martin urges the president to unleash his inner Al Capone

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