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2012 Democratic National Convention

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Obama’s nominees to head Commerce, Transportation win Senate committee approval

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee has voted unanimously to approve President Barack Obama’s nominees to head the Commerce and Transportation departments.

Remembering Tim Russert, 5 years later

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The world, and most especially the world of politics, is a lesser place without Tim in them. That's as true today as it was five years ago.

Bill Clinton makes headlines. Oh, and Hillary, too

The quote presidential candidate Bill Clinton often used -- 'two for the price of one' -- will always be true and will always be both blessing and curse for one or the other.

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Obama’s jobs statistic is overworked

The president’s figure on manufacturing employment hides actual stagnation in that sector.

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Obama taps top Native American fundraiser for U.N. human rights post

Keith Harper, who brought in more than $500,000 for Obama’s reelection campaign, is picked for U.N. council.

Why Democrats should listen to Joe Biden

THE FIX | Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and the potential potency of the "too extreme" message.

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Ex-White House aide Daley explores run against Democratic governor in debt-riddled Illinois

(Jose Luis Magana, File / Associated Press)

CHICAGO — A rare intra-party battle began taking shape Tuesday among big-name Democrats in Illinois, as former White House chief of staff Bill Daley positioned himself to try to unseat a governor he blames for failing to resolve the state’s financial crisis and other pressing issues.

 

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