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Boehner: Grover Norquist just a 'random' guy
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist is praised by some as a hero of fiscal conservatism and vilified by others as an unreasonable ideologue who wields unhealthy power within the GOP. But to House Speaker John A. Boehner, the anti-tax advocate is just a "random American."
Cain's birthday gift: Obama health care repeal
Herman Cain is planning a big surprise for his son's birthday in 2013—if just about everything goes his way over the next 17 months.
Debt panel must 'go big,' says bipartisan House group
Yet another group has urged the debt-reduction supercommitee to "go big" and find savings of $4 trillion — more than three times its minimum target.
At Capitol, Cain goes silent on harassment questions
After a two-day blitz of awkward interviews, partial explanations and sometimes contradictory answers, Herman Cain employed a new strategy Wednesday when questioned about allegations that two employees accused him of sexual harassment in the 1990s: No comment.
Obama tweaks answer on performance
President Obama, who startled some observers a month ago by saying Americans were not better off under his leadership, has taken another stab at the question.
Senator wants Obama to reclaim Fannie, Freddie bonuses
Accusing President Obama of rewarding failure, a top Republican urged him to reclaim millions in bonuses that were doled out to executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac despite the mortgage lenders' recent dependance on taxpayer dollars.
Report: Cain voted for Clinton
A new report claims that Republican presidential contender Herman Cain voted for Democrat Bill Clinton for president in his first run, as well as for two Nebraska Democratic candidates in the past.
Comedian Stewart: Perry was drunk or fresh back from dentist
Rick Perry's jokey, animated speech in New Hampshire late last week has gone viral on the Internet and now it's getting the full late-night comic treatment, with "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart mocking the Texas governor's delivery on his show Monday night.
Don't distract Harry
A Senate staffer came in for a scolding from the chamber's top lawmaker Monday when Majority Leader Harry Reid, in the middle of bashing his Republican colleagues, found himself distracted. The culprit was one of the Senate parliamentarians, who sits in a prominent seat on the lower level of the Senate dais, just beneath the presiding officer and in between him and Mr. Reid.
New Perry ad: 'I'm a doer, not a talker'
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential campaign has a new ad for Iowa that pokes a little fun at Mr. Perry's poor debate performances while taking a shot at President Obama.
Commission calls for three presidential debates
The National Commission on Presidential Debates on Monday said it has selected three sites it would like to host debates next October between the eventual presidential nominees.
Herman Cain tops Perry — in Texas
A surging Herman Cain has a slim lead in Republican presidential primary polling in Texas — topping even Gov. Rick Perry, who happens to also be running for the nomination, according to a University of Texas at Austin/Texas Tribune poll.
Cain says race isn't fueling his surge
Businessman Herman Cain pushed back against the notion that his success in the Republican presidential race is a sign that conservatives want to send a message that they are not racist.
Huntsman compares Romney to backflipping toy monkey
Looking to breathe life into his lagging presidential campaign, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman released a new web video Friday that rips Mitt Romney's evolving positions on abortion, guns and former President Reagan.
Dems spoof Romney with Halloween contest
Looking for a Halloween costume for trick-or-treating? The Democratic Party of New Hampshire has an idea.
