Politics

Michelle Obama.JPEG-0aef4.jpg

First lady Michelle Obama applauds Dr. Nasrin Oryakhil, of Afghanistan, right, a leader in the field of maternal health, as she is honored with a 2014 International Women of Courage award during a ceremony at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Behind them is Dr. Vanessa Kerry, daughter of Secretary of State John Kerry, who was in Ukraine and unable to attend the event. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

US Russia Ukraine.JPEG-0f2d5.jpg

Associated Press Secretary of State John F. Kerry remembers Ukrainian protesters at the Shrine of the Fallen in Kiev. Over the course of the Maidan demonstrations, almost 100 were killed by police.

Colonel Conrad Reynolds.jpg

Conrad Reynolds, now Colonel Conrad Reynolds, has changed his name to "Colonel" after learning he would not be able to use his military title on the ballot for the 2nd Congressional District GOP primary in May. (VoteConrad.com)

1c9b46b9e2f382084d0f6a7067009a36.jpg

Vice President Joe Biden passes out stuffed animals while visiting children in a classroom at the East Lake Family YMCA, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Atlanta. Biden is campaigning and raising money around the country for Democrats in the 2014 midterm elections. Many of his stops are in states, like Georgia, where President Barack Obama is unpopular among white voters. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

1f814903e2ef81084d0f6a70670063a6.jpg

Vice President Joe Biden talks with children in a classroom while visiting the East Lake Family YMCA, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Atlanta. Biden is campaigning and raising money around the country for Democrats in the 2014 midterm elections. Many of his stops are in states, like Georgia, where President Barack Obama is unpopular among white voters. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

9825ac6de30e82084d0f6a7067006226.jpg

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a rally at the Washington Avenue Armory on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. De Blasio is in Albany to whip up support for a tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers to fund universal pre-kindergarten and expanded after-school programs. The tax is opposed by Cuomo and the Republicans in the state Senate. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

05a07e66e30982084d0f6a706700a7d7.jpg

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio greets supporters during a rally at the Washington Avenue Armory on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. De Blasio is in Albany to make a late push for his pre-k plan amid a backdrop of protest organized by well-financed charter school advocates. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

3566fa3ee30f82084d0f6a7067008363.jpg

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stands with supporters after speaking at a universal Pre K rally at the Washington Avenue Armory on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. De Blasio is in Albany to whip up support for a tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers to fund universal pre-kindergarten and expanded after-school programs. The tax is opposed by Cuomo and the Republicans in the state Senate. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)