
Bush not active on campaign trail
George W. Bush said Tuesday that he supports Mitt Romney, but the ex-president hasn’t been active in the campaign. His absence from this year’s presidential race stands in sharp contrast with Bill Clinton, who has stepped up as a validator and fundraiser for President Obama in his bid for reelection.
In battle over Bain and the economy, high stakes for Romney and Obama
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Americans Elect can’t find a candidate
Group says no candidate has the level of support needed to be considered at its online convention.
Edwards, Hunter may be called to testify at corruption trial, attorney says
Edwards’s lead defense attorney indicates that ex-presidential candidate and his former mistress might be called as witnesses.
Justice Dept. probes JPMorgan
Inquiry into bank’s $2B loss is at a very early stage, law enforcement source familiar with situation says.
Higher taxes on wealthy unite Dems
“Economic fairness” agenda emerges as most unifying Democratic idea of election.
Voters evenly split on gay marriage
African Americans typically oppose gay marriage, but most in Post-ABC poll have favorable impressions of Obama’s support for it.
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State Sen. Deb Fischer pulls big upset in Nebraska GOP Senate primary
She will face former senator Bob Kerrey (D) for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Ben Nelson (D).
Export-Import Bank reauthorized
Broad bipartisan vote of 78 to 20 in Senate represents rare cooperation on Capitol Hill.
Boehner threatens a repeat of last summer’s tense debt-ceiling fight
Opponents note that his call for fresh spending cuts comes as many in GOP are trying to amend some cuts adopted last summer.
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