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GREEN: Obama is no foreign policy success, says Congresswoman Michele Bachmann
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann's address to CPAC Running for President can be one series of humiliation after another but is also educational. I learned three important things in my run for the White House. First, I learned where John Wayne was born. Second, I learned what day Elvis was born. And third I learned [pause] to never forget the three things you learn.
Pelosi debuts 'Stop Colbert' ad
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi upped the satirical ante Thursday with a new, tongue-in-cheek attack ad taking on comedian Stephen Colbert, who has formed a real "super PAC" to support his less-than-real bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
GREEN: Senator McConnell criticizes President Obama's record at CPAC
Senator McConnell kept the focus of his speech on President Obama's broken promises and record during a fiery speech at CPAC.
Morning Roundup: Feb. 9
Defense lawyers aim for manslaughter at Huguely murder trial; D.C. fire department spokesman put on leave over racism accusations; McDonnell's agenda takes hit in Virginia Senate; Va. considers special assembly session; Alexandria paramedic injured in fall from overpass; D.C. workers won't be prosecuted in fraud case; O'Malley, Franchot spar again.
PICKET: Santorum looks for big win in Texas
Fresh off of a three state win, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum wasted no time to get back on to the campaign trail and ingratiate himself with Texas voters. According to the Houston Chronicle.
Mason survives yet another scare in CAA play
Patriots improve to 12-2 in conference behind Sherrod Wright's strong second half
MILLER: Emily got her gun!
I finally got my gun in Washington, D.C. After months of aggravation, hundreds of dollars in fees, countless hours jumping over hurdles, I am now a gun owner and finally exercising my second amendment right to keep arms (bearing arms is still illegal in the nation’s capital). But the “Emily Gets Her Gun” series is far from over ...
White House calls Romney's criticism on contraception 'ironic'
The White House is pushing back against Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's condemnation of President Obama's recent mandate for insurance coverage of contraceptives as part of the new health-care law.
Obama's PAC decision highlights inaction on FEC
President Obama's decision to change his mind and embrace so-called "super PACs" has campaign finance watchdog groups expressing rising disappointment about the administration's failure to follow through on promises to fix the nation's campaign finance laws.
Morning Roundup: Feb. 8
D.C. Council repeals iGaming; Opening statements expected in Huguely trial; D.C. fire official scrubs Twitter account of racism charges; Franchot: Gas tax hike 'crushing'; D.C. mayor acknowledges missteps; Trump acquires Old Post Office Pavilion; Sharpton cuts video supporting Maryland gay marriage.
Behind the numbers: Romney's Tuesday disaster
As good as Rick Santorum's night was Tuesday in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, Mitt Romney's was that bad, and worse.
Obama pulls ahead of Romney in Virginia poll
President Obama has moved ahead of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Virginia for the first time in Quinnipiac University's polling, according to a survey released Wednesday.
PICKET: Santorum has his 'Lucas' moment
Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum won all three caucuses in Missouri, Minnesota, and Colorado on Tuesday night.
Terps survive Clemson to finally collect road win
Stoglin scores 27 points as Maryland improves to 14-9
McDonnell touts good news on roads — and oysters
Virginia's transportation and oyster businesses are booming, according to the office of Gov. Bob McDonnell.
Survey: Catholics back contraception mandate at higher rates
Catholic organizations might be battling the Obama administration over a new mandate on groups with religious affiliations to cover contraception in their health insurance plans, but a poll released Tuesday indicates that ordinary Catholics support the law at a higher rate than the general public.
