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Mayor Rahm?

September 9, 2010

The president's chief of staff has made no secret of wanting to run for Mayor Daley's job. And the last thing this White House needs right now is internal uncertainty.

Obama defends tax stance, slams GOP

September 9, 2010

President Barack Obama strongly defended his opposition to extending Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans on Wednesday and delivered a searing attack on Republicans for advocating "the same philosophy that led to this mess in the first place."

Fewer Dem candidates seek Obama's help

September 9, 2010

With his approval rating sliding, the president in the next few weeks is primarily sticking to big cities and other party strongholds where he can help fellow Democrats in the midterm election homestretch.

Midterm TV air wars focus on Obama

September 9, 2010

High-profile Democratic candidates are trying to change the subject.

Hillary Clinton condemns pastor's plans

September 9, 2010

For the second time in about 18 hours, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned a Florida pastor's plan to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11.

Boxer Aide Caught With Pot

September 9, 2010

Hiding a leafy green substance in your pocket is a sign.

Bid to legalize pot in Calif. sparks debate

September 9, 2010

No single election contest this fall combines the buzz and history-making potential of California's Proposition 19, which would make the state the first to legalize recreational use of marijuana.

NYT: Obama will not extend tax cuts to wealthy

September 9, 2010

NYT: President Obama will rule out on Wednesday any compromise that would extend the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy beyond this year, officials said.

Chicago Mayor Daley won't run for re-election

September 9, 2010

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who has presided over the nation's third-largest city for 21 years, announced Tuesday that he will not run for a seventh term.