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Tampa's Democratic mayor to speak at GOP convention
Next week's Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., will have bipartisan flavor — at least for a few minutes.
Romney supports audit of the Federal Reserve
Borrowing Rep. Ron Paul's presidential campaign push, Mitt Romney said Monday he thinks the Federal Reserve should face an audit.
Rep. Hochul trails challenger in tight race
Democratic Rep. Kathleen C. Hochul of upstate New York is locked in a tight re-election battle, trailing Republican challenger Chris Collins by a razor-thin margin, a new poll says.
O'Malley, Kaine to speak at Democratic convention
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine were named Monday to a growing list of speakers at next month's Democratic National Convention.
McCaskill rips Akin over 'legitimate rape' remark
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill on Monday blasted her Republican Senate opponent, Rep. W. Todd Akin, for comments he made this weekend that women's bodies can prevent conception in cases of "legitimate rape."
FBI probed late-night congressional swim in Israel; included skinny-dipper
A number of freshman Republican lawmakers — including one without a bathing suit — went for a late-night dip in the Sea of Galilee during a fact-finding mission in Israel last year, according to a report in Politico.
Giuliani's support for Palin discredits him, Democrats say
Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani tempered his recent suggestion that Vice President Joseph R. Biden isn't "bright" but didn't apologize for it on Sunday, prompting fire from Democrats, who pointed out that Mr. Giuliani endorsed then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the Republican vice-presidential pick four years ago.
Obama official downplays joke about Romney's dog
A top Obama campaign official insisted the president's recent jab at presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney for once driving with his dog on the roof of the family car was just a "lighthearted" joke.
Obama campaign: No apology for Biden's comments
The Obama campaign made it clear Sunday: No apologies for Vice President Joseph R. Biden.
Romney adviser: Tax returns not an issue
Top Romney adviser Eric Fehrnstrom brushed aside questions Sunday about presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's tax returns, telling CNN that the issue is not relevant.
Ryan retirement-home visit also a major cash cow
When Paul Ryan chose a Florida retirement home for his first campaign appearance as vice presidential candidate in that swing state, he didn't just choose a large community full of dependable voters – he chose a company that has donated through a cluster of opaquely-named LLCs to the super PAC supporting Mitt Romney. The super PAC received $1.3 million from The Villages administrators and affiliates in just 11 donations, almost all from companies rather than people.
Pelosi, Fallon joke about Ryan's abs
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, venturing into late-night comedy with a visit to NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Friday, cracked up the show's host with a quick Paul Ryan one-liner.
Ryan brings mom to Florida retirement community event
Looking to rebut Democrats' attacks on his Medicare plan, Paul Ryan is set to appear Saturday morning at The Villages, the Florida retirement community near Orlando — and he's bringing his 78-year-old mom.
Blackburn: GOP convention to be 'optimistic' event
A leader in drafting the Republican Party's policy platform for its national convention later this month in Tampa, Fla. says the event will center on an "optimistic and hopeful" tone designed to rally the party around presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
Biden to hit 'safe' states next week
After a gaffe-filled week, Vice President Joseph R. Biden will go back on the campaign trail next week with visits to three relatively "safe" Democratic states.
