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Yahoo! News: Elections

Yin to Obama's yang, Huntsman eyes presidential run (Reuters)

Posted: 01 May 2011 08:40 AM PDT

Reuters - When Republican Jon Huntsman headed to China as ambassador nearly two years ago he praised his new boss, U.S. President Barack Obama, as "a remarkable leader." Now he is expected to launch a campaign to boot him from the White House.

Huckabee criticizes Obama at NRA keynote address (AP)

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 10:38 PM PDT

Former governor of Arkansas, Michael Huckabee addresses the National Rifle Association's 140th annual meeting, Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)AP - Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee called himself a "gun-clinger and a God-clinger" but didn't come close to saying whether he'll be a Republican presidential candidate next year when he delivered the keynote address Saturday at the annual National Rifle Association convention.

Barack Obama as a One-Term President; There Are Precedents (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 May 2011 12:23 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Pundit Mickey Kaus sent out a Twitter with an intriguing question. "Slow news day=crazy thoughts: What if O doesn't run? Says he's done what came to do. New Dem cand. untaintd by job #s. O can run again later."

NASA delays shuttle launch at least until May 8 (Reuters)

Posted: 01 May 2011 12:10 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama speaks with Astronaut Mark Kelly (R), commander of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and husband of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, at the Launch Control Center Firing Room 1 after the Endeavour launch was scrubbed at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 29.(AFP/File/Saul Loeb)Reuters - NASA Sunday delayed the launch of space shuttle Endeavour to no earlier than May 8 as work continues to resolve an electronics problem that scuttled Friday's launch attempt, officials said.

Gas prices and debt to dominate Congress in May (Reuters)

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:30 AM PDT

Reuters - The Congress returns to work on Monday to begin negotiations in earnest on the government's jumbo-sized debt, even as Republicans and Democrats trade blame for soaring gasoline prices.

Sen. Rubio says no way he'll be on GOP 2012 ticket (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:07 AM PDT

In this photo released by NBC Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is interviewed on NBC's 'Meet the Press' in Washington, Sunday, May 1, 2011. (AP Photo/NBC, William B. Plowman)AP - First-term GOP Sen. Marco Rubio says he won't be on the Republican presidential ticket in 2012 under any circumstances.

Buffett says Trump has long odds for White House (AFP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 03:39 PM PDT

Donald Trump's presidential aspirations have been skewered by comics and even President Barack Obama in recent days, and on Sunday fellow investor Warren Buffett, pictured in 2010, pitched in.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Jemal Countess)AFP - Donald Trump's presidential aspirations have been skewered by comics and even President Barack Obama in recent days, and on Sunday fellow investor Warren Buffett pitched in.

Could Sarah Palin's Presidential Bid Depend on Weathering that Tell-All Book? (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 May 2011 02:18 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Sarah Palin's favorability numbers have been falling for the past few months, but she still insists it's too early to say whether or not she will run for president in 2012.

Thousands march to demand US immigration reform (AFP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 01:58 PM PDT

A woman wearing a Mexican traditional costume attends a march to demand legalization for all immigrants and to stop deportations and the attacks on workers in Los Angeles, California.(AFP/Gabriel Bouys)AFP - Thousands of immigrants poured into the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday to demand that President Barack Obama fulfill his campaign promise to legalize millions of undocumented immigrants.

Wounded lawmaker leaves Florida after shuttle delay (AFP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 01:01 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama (R) speaks with Astronaut Mark Kelly, commander of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and husband of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, alongside other Endeavour astronauts at the Launch Control Center Firing Room 1 after the Endeavour launch was scrubbed at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 29.(AFP/File/Saul Loeb)AFP - Wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has returned to a Texas rehabilitation center after the postponement of the space shuttle launch, but will travel to Florida again once it is rescheduled, her office said Sunday.

Obama Roasts Donald Trump at White House Correspondents Dinner (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 May 2011 12:47 PM PDT

President Barack Obama speaks at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at a hotel in Washington April 30, 2011. REUTERS/Jason ReedContributorNetwork - President Barack Obama took a few swings at Donald Trump's presidential aspirations at Saturday night's White House Correspondents Dinner, continuing the tradition of presidents playfully pummeling political opponents at the annual event. Obama joked about the business tycoon's television show and put images up of a Vegas-inspired Trump White House. The president even mocked The Donald's obsession with his birth certificate.

Paul Ryan Hears from His Constituents on the Budget Cutting Plan (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 May 2011 12:23 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | When Congress went on Easter recess, pundits were wondering how constituents for Republicans like Paul Ryan would react to the Ryan House Republican budget. The answer is somewhat illuminating.

Navy vets fundraiser gave to top GOP candidates (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 04:38 PM PDT

This photo provided by Ohio Attorney General's Office, shows an undated file photo of Bobby Charles Thompson, right, with U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam. A fugitive accused of running a bogus charity for U.S. Navy veterans that ripped off more than $20 million in donations nationwide gave generously to mostly Republican political causes, according to Ohio authorities. Campaign finance records show the man, using what authorities say is the stolen identity Bobby Charles Thompson, has donated nearly $300,000 since 1999 to George W. Bush’s presidential campaigns, several U.S. senators, other candidates and groups. Ohio investigators say Thompson and his political action committee gave to more than 50 mostly Republican candidates in 16 states. (AP Photo/Ohio Attorney General's Office)AP - He called himself Bobby Charles Thompson and gave himself the rank of lieutenant commander as he headed a nationwide nonprofit for U.S. Navy veterans.

Mitt Romney Trying to 'Hang' Obama or 2012 Presidential Nomination Chances? (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 May 2011 10:12 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney attended a Republican jobs summit in New Hampshire on Friday, his first appearance with other GOP prospects for the 2012 presidential nomination. Several verbal gaffes later, including the intent to use a "misery index" to "hang" President Obama, and it is unclear if his speech was intended to help or hurt his second chance at securing his name on the presidential ballot. Not, of course, that Romney has officially declared an intent to run for the White House.

John Boehner R-Oil Wedding Website Launched by Democrats (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 May 2011 10:12 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has created a website that marries House Speaker John Boehner, Big Oil and the popularity of the recent British royal wedding. Named R-Oil Wedding, the site features Boehner's head, topped with a period coif, coming out of a royal gown. It is the most recent of many political spoof websites both parties utilize to manipulate an opponent's image online, in an attempt to creatively hammer a point home and engage voters.

Tea Party's Increasing Unpopularity -- Nobody Likes to Be Threatened (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 May 2011 09:38 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - A recent poll conducted by USA Today/Gallup indicates the tea party movement could be headed for a bit of trouble in the coming months.

Obama addresses The Donald, birth certificate (Daily Caller)

Posted: 01 May 2011 08:28 AM PDT

Daily Caller - President Barack Obama took on billionaire Donald Trump at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner.

Obama makes jokes about Trump at journalists' dinner (Reuters)

Posted: 01 May 2011 07:56 AM PDT

Reuters - President Barack Obama told jokes at the expense of real estate mogul Donald Trump Saturday night, mocking his possible presidential ambitions in remarks at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Obama Roasts Trump (The Daily Beast)

Posted: 01 May 2011 07:50 AM PDT

The Daily Beast - At the correspondents’ dinner, the president and Seth Meyers mercilessly skewered The Donald—who made a quick exit. Lloyd Grove reports on the end of the Trump “bubble.” Plus, WATCH the 9 funniest moments.

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