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Comedian Lewis Black: Dan Quayle 'stupidest' Republican ever, but Ted Cruz could catch up
For years, Lewis Black has skewered politicians and public figures in his standup routine and on his recurring segment on "The Daily Show," admittedly targeting Republicans more than Democrats, he says, because they provide better material.
Bill Kristol: I'm not encouraging Sarah Palin to run for Senate
After making waves Sunday by laying out a road map for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's return to politics, conservative pundit and Weekly Standard Editor Bill Kristol clarified his position on Tuesday.
August brings yearly blues for Obama: poll
The dog days of summer are accompanied by cold attitudes toward President Obama, according to a new poll out Monday.
Wis. Gov. Scott Walker: Ryan Braun's lying is 'like a shot to the gut'
Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun let down his fans and teammates by using performance-enhancing drugs and then lying about it. But he also let down Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, an avid sports fan.
President Obama tees off with Larry David
President Obama hit the links Saturday with "Seinfeld" co-creator and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Larry David, as the first family's weeklong vacation in Martha's Vineyard comes to a close.
Sens. McCain, Graham condemn Egypt violence, call on U.S. to suspend aid
A pair of senior Republican senators on Friday called on the Obama administration to suspend aid to Egypt, saying the "massacre" of civilians has brought the United States' relationship with the North African nation to a "fork in the road."
Republican-sponsored billboards in N.C. target Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan
The National Republican Senatorial Committee launched seven billboards this week targeting Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina as a lawmaker who is too closely aligned with President Obama's agenda.
Obama's economy speeches aren't making him more popular: poll
A new poll shows President Obama's nationwide tour to promote job creation isn't making him more popular, at least not in the short term, because his approval rating on the economy has dropped 7 percentage points since June.
Sen. Bob Menendez condemns violence in Egypt
Sen. Bob Menendez said late Wednesday the violence that has erupted in Egypt is undermining its path to democracy and "only harms" the military.
Dems cheer Cory Booker, look past GOP nominee on path to Senate
Democrats are cheering Newark Mayor Cory Booker's victory Tuesday night in a party primary that all but assures he will finish out the term of late Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey.
Conservative host Mark Levin says he'll make sure Gov. Chris Christie is not the GOP nominee
Conservative radio host Mark Levin is not about to vote for Hillary Clinton, or "Barack Obama in a dress," but he's not going to do any favors for New Jersey's Republican governor, either, should he decide to run.
Getting the lead out: Sen. John McCain goes to bat for the condor
Sen. John McCain on Tuesday applauded voluntary efforts in Arizona and Utah to protect the California condor by supplying hunters with non-lead ammunition.
NJ voters make party picks for Senate today, but will anyone show up?
New Jersey voters will hit the polls today in primary elections to fill the Senate seat left by the late Frank Lautenberg, but Newark Mayor Cory Booker's popularity among Democrats and dog days of summer may suppress turnout, according to the state's largest newspaper.
North Carolina voters not thrilled with dressed-up voter-ID law: poll
Half of North Carolina voters oppose their state's new stringent voter-identification law, while only 39 percent support it, according to a recent Public Policy Polling poll.
Obama to push economic agenda on Northeast road trip
Extending a series of summer speeches on the economy, President Obama will embark on a two-day bus tour through New York and Pennsylvania next week, the White House said Monday.
