1. Obama: ‘If I Had a Son, He’d Look Like Trayvon’The president speaks out on the Trayvon Martin case.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  2. Obama Picks Dartmouth President for World BankFrom frat boy noise violations to global poverty reduction.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  3. early and often 2012
    Mitt in His Own Words: On Gaffes and True LoveMitt Romney appeared on Hugh Hewitt’s talk show and reminded everyone that he made a pun once.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  4. Ann Romney Laughed at De Niro’s First Lady JokeAnn Romney is not a robot.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  5. early and often 2012
    Santorum’s Turn to Gaffe: Pick Obama Over Romney That’s a moment the former Pennsylvania senator would probably prefer to Etch A Sketch away.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  7. the national interest
    Obama-Boehner Debt Negotiation Furor Continues!Everybody still angry at each other over year-old non-consummated budget deal.
    By Jonathan Chait
  8. parties
    Bloomberg Hosts City’s Top Brass for Gourmet Cook-OffTop city officials whipped up bourbon-chocolate beignets.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  9. early and often 2012
    Etch A Sketch Stock Rose 200 Percent Today; Romney Advisor Now Touting Hasbro“Etch A Sketch stock is up? Psst, I’ll mention Mr. Potato Head next.”
    By Eliza Shapiro
  10. lying liars
    John Edwards Denies Everything: A HistoryFool me once …
    By Joe Coscarelli
  11. the national interest
    Will the Supreme Court Overturn Obamacare?If they want to ignore the law, sure.
    By Jonathan Chait
  12. bon mots
    Barack Obama, BirtherHe grills some poor lady about her birth certificate.
    By Noreen Malone
  13. the national interest
    Joe Bidin’ His TimeWe’re bored with the 2012 election. What’s next?
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. At Yonkers Corruption Trial, the ‘Sugar Daddy’ DefenseLeading on an admirer is not a crime.
    By Norman Oder
  15. crimes and misdemeanors
    John Edwards Linked to Manhattan Madam’s Prostitution Ring [Updated]It’s almost too obvious.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  16. the national interest
    Romney: Credit Bush, Not Obama, for the RecoveryEverybody likes George W. Bush, right? There can’t be any downside to a Republican associating with that guy.
    By Jonathan Chait
  17. the national interest
    Paul Ryan: Obama Refuses to Endorse Tax FairyThe budget chairman is, once again, saddened by Obama’s failure to put aside partisanship and endorse his plan to eat the poor.
    By Jonathan Chait
  18. dyes and lies
    Rod Blagojevich Will Go Gray in PrisonHis longtime barber speaks out.
    By Noreen Malone
  19. endorsements
    Jeb Bush Joins the ‘Unite Behind Romney’ ChorusOther high-profile endorsements expected soon.
    By Andre Tartar
  20. the circus
    Frank Rich on the National Circus: Why Romney Is So Ripe for ParodyWill the real Mitt please stand up?
    By Frank Rich
  21. the national interest
    Mitt Romney As Etch A SketchYou can’t be brutally honest about your political cynicism — you’re running for office, for Pete’s sake!
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. politics
    Jack Worthington, a Rumored JFK Love Child, Wants to Run for PresidentThe rumors haven’t panned out, but does it really matter?
    By Noreen Malone
  23. neighborhood news
    Carl Kruger’s State Senate Seat Has an Expiration Date, But No Winner Both sides declared victory last night.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  24. gop 2012
    Tea-Party Group Tepidly Almost-Endorses Mitt RomneyBut FreedomWorks says it won’t explicitly endorse him.
    By Andre Tartar
  25. the national interest
    Why Does America Hate Mitt Romney?I don’t hate him!
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. early and often 2012
    Ron Paul on Leno: Code Names and a Brokered ConventionRon Paul chats with Jay Leno about his potential Secret Service name and a brokered convention.
    By Eliza Shapiro and Caroline Shin
  27. Charlie Rangel Will Run for 22nd Term Charlie Rangel will seek a 22nd term representing New York’s newly renumbered 13th congressional district.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  28. the national interest
    Romney Grinds Forward in IllinoisVictory still so, so far away.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. early and often 2012
    Mitt Romney Wins Big in Illinois [Updated]Surprise! Mitt Romney wins the Illinois primary.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  30. the national interest
    GOP Releases Plan to Save America From the PoorNot many politicians have the guts to stand up to Big Poor.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. stuck in the mittle
    The Humanesque Behavior of Mitt Romney, Part XCVII“That’s a big lava lamp, congratulations.”
    By Dan Amira
  32. popularity contests
    People Really Don’t Like Callista GingrichIs it the hair?
    By Noreen Malone
  33. fauxtrage
    Robert De Niro Tells Least Offensive Joke EverAnd everyone is sooo offended.
    By Dan Amira
  34. stuck in the mittle
    Why Is Mitt Romney Allowed to Have Herman Cain’s Afghanistan Policy?Which is, basically, “I don’t know.”
    By Dan Amira
  35. the gospel of rick
    John Heilemann on Morning Joe: Rick Santorum Is ‘Not Trying to Win’ AnymoreBut he’ll stay in the race to make things tough for Mitt.
    By Sarah Frank
  36. stuck in the mittle
    How the Best Romney Rap Video Ever Was MadeWow.
    By Dan Amira
  37. joetorious
    Joe Biden Manages to Overhype Bin Laden Death“You can go back 500 years. You cannot find a more audacious plan.”
    By Dan Amira
  38. 2012
    Michelle Obama Partied With Powerful Women in Tribeca Last NightRobert De Niro helped the First Lady host a fund-raiser featuring the likes of Beyoncé and Whoopi Goldberg.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  39. early and often 2012
    Michelle: Barack ‘Always Upbeat About Congress’Michelle Obama talked to David Letterman about John Boehner.
    By Eliza Shapiro and Caroline Shin
  40. early and often 2012
    Karen Santorum Talks Women’s Rights With Piers MorganKaren Santorum chatted with Piers Morgan about her husband’s belly and contraception.
    By Eliza Shapiro and Caroline Shin
  41. early and often 2012
    Mitt Can Run, But Not Hide, From Social IssuesMitt Romney doesn’t want to talk about much besides the economy.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  42. Romney, Santorum Secret Service Names Revealed!Mitt is “Javelin.” Rick is “Petrus.”
    By Eliza Shapiro
  43. the national interest
    How Obama Tried to Sell Out Liberalism in 2011Fortunately, House Republicans were too crazy to accept.
    By Jonathan Chait
  44. the gospel of rick
    Rick Santorum Doesn’t Care About the Unemployed?Out of context!
    By Dan Amira
  45. marriage
    Chuck Schumer Rides His Bike Where He Wants to Ride His BikeIncluding on the PPW bike lane his wife hates.
    By Noreen Malone
  46. that’s the ticket!
    Overinterpreting Marco Rubio’s Book CoverIt was released today.
    By Dan Amira
  47. the national interest
    Obamacare Haters Angered by FactsThey can be stubborn things.
    By Jonathan Chait
  48. early and often
    Illinois Looking Increasingly Illinoying for Rick SantorumHe really wanted to win there, too!
    By Dan Amira
  49. quinn it to win it
    Christine Quinn Gets the Ladymag TreatmentObviously she talks hair envy and engagement rings.
    By Noreen Malone
  50. C-SPAN CEO, Broadcaster of Congress, Steps DownBrian Lamb, the man responsible for bringing the Senate to your living room, will step down exactly 33 years after C-SPAN launched.
    By Eliza Shapiro
  51. early and often 2012
    Romney Wins Big in Puerto Rico Victory for Romney; failure for Santorum’s khaki shorts.
    By Eliza Shapiro
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