Coy about his own future, Rick Perry criticizes Obama
“What is needed at this time in history is a clear vision for the world with America leading again, and freedom on the march again,” Perry said Friday afternoon in…
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Republicans plot in chocolate heaven
Emboldened by a successful election cycle in 2014 in which the party bolstered its numbers in the House and took control of the Senate, the lawmakers — minus a few…
Romney’s busy week ends with RNC speech
It’s been a busy week for the former 2012 Republican nominee, who is suddenly leaning in for a 2016 presidential run. And political insiders will be watching Romney’s Friday speech…
Patton Oswalt on his ‘addiction’ to film, the Sony hack and threats to speech
His new memoir, Silver Screen Fiend: Learning about Life from An Addiction To Film, recounts a period of his life guided by a steady flow of celluloid and popcorn, while…
Rand, Rubio skip day job retreat for 2016 prep
Paul stopped in New Hampshire, Arizona and Nevada this week to meet with supporters. Rubio spent the first half of the week on a media blitz for his new book,…
Supreme Court agrees to take on same-sex marriage issue
Supreme Court gay marriage decision could have 2016 impact – However, it stopped short of a nationwide ruling that would have made gay marriage legal in every state.
Obama-Menendez dispute shows Dem Iran rift
The unusually sharp exchange, between a senior senator and a president from his own party, occurred during a Senate Democratic retreat at a hotel in Baltimore. A senior administration official…
‘West Wing’ cast makes cameo in White House video for second year in a row
When advertising last year’s Block of Cheese Day, then-press secretary Jay Carney paired up with “West Wing” stars Bradley Whitford and Joshua Malina to promote the event. The former NBC…
Priebus overwhelmingly elected to third term as RNC chairman
RNC cuts primary debates down to 9; CNN to host up to 3 – RNC sets 2016 presidential convention date
Boehner tailors Swift gifs in Obama attack
While the community college proposal “sounded exciting at first,” Boehner’s staff writes — paired with a gif of Swift to illustrate the excitement — “when President Obama said ‘free’ what he meant was…
Obama on Romney 2016: ‘I have no comment’
But not President Barack Obama, the man who beat Romney when the two squared off in 2012. – Related: GOP’s top 5 arguments against Romney in 2016
RNC cuts primary debates down to 9; CNN to host up to 3
“By constructing and instituting a sound debate process, it will allow candidates to bring their ideas and vision to Americans in a timely and efficient way,” Republican National Committee Chairman…
Carson camp brings on former Bachmann staffer in Iowa
“Iowa’s obviously very important as it goes on the national stage and as it relates to the presidential. That’s where the action is,” Rhodes said. Rhodes said in his new…
Top health official involved with Obamacare resigns
“It is with sadness and mixed emotions that I write to tell you that February will be my last month serving as the Administrator for CMS. I have great pride…
‘Selma’ screening at White House on Friday
The movie still cinched two nominations, for best picture and best original song, but director Ava DuVernay and lead actor David Oyelowo’s portrayal of Martin Luther King didn’t get an…
U.S. Congressional delegation travels to Cuba this weekend
Their itinerary includes meetings with Cuban government officials, a possible meeting with Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino, possible meetings with representatives of Cuba’s civil society, a visit to the U.S. Interests…
Muslim lawmaker: Violence ‘doesn’t represent’ religion
“It’s not any different than those who claim to be Christians or Jews or Hindus and commit atrocious acts,” Democratic Rep. Andre Carson said on CNN’s New Day of the…
State of the Union: 67 years in 67 seconds
We put them all together into one single State of the Union address by eleven different presidents and spanning 67 years. Nobody knows every word President Obama will say on…
Former Romney campaign co-chair ‘not happy’ with interest in 2016
“I’m not happy, frankly, with the way that he’s chosen to re-enter presidential politics, and I think his friends need to be honest with him about that,” he said. “He’s…
Supreme Court gay marriage decision could have 2016 repercussions
It’s not an issue that establishment Republicans are eager to drag into the spotlight. On the national level, the party is increasingly reluctant to focus on social issues, especially after…
Activists won’t accept Warren’s ‘no’
Their hope that is that their money, organization and manpower can convince Warren, the once little-known Harvard professor, that she could become the first Madam President. One month without a…
Right’s top 5 arguments against Romney in 2016
Some are openly negative about the possibility. “I am willing myself not to believe Romney is running again. That’s too stupid even for his set of advisers,” tweeted Erick Erickson,…
Walker makes a 2016 pitch
While not outwardly saying he would run, it was clear Walker was making the point to these state party leaders and activists that he has the record and the experience…
Christie says family can’t veto 2016 decision
He added, however, what his family thinks about the prospect “matters deeply to me.” “And just as importantly, what the potential impact would be on each and every one of…
Terror response concerns drive investigation into D.C. metro incident
The incident that happened on Monday in Washington’s L’Enfant Plaza station, city officials say, was an electrical malfunction that led to one person dead and more than 80 hospitalized. On…
Carson makes case for White House bid
“We don’t need to change America, we need to fix America,” Carson said in his speech to members of the Republican National Committee. “Now is that time. Now that torch…
Reality Check: Are Obama’s State of the Union proposals realistic?
Add those new proposals to an existing plan to give more help to first-time homebuyers and there appears to be a full year’s agenda on tap as the President prepares…
Ben Carson holds up ISIS as an example for U.S.
Carson acknowledged his comments were likely to spark controversy and gain headlines, but he preemptively dismissed the press attention. – CNN’s Terence Burlij contributed to this report
Boehner: Surveillance program helped foil U.S. terror plot
“The first thing that strikes me is that we would have never known about this had it not been for the FISA program and our ability to collect information on…
Issa’s portrait removed from committee he chaired
Issa’s final IRS report spreads blame, slams ‘culture of bias’ In their place, pictures of everyday Americans will be hung in an effort to remind lawmakers why they are there….