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Apr 30th

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Eye on the White House: 04/30

The political world took a weekend time out for some laughs as the GOP field narrows down to a precious few. Here’s today’s EYE ON THE WHITE HOUSE. http://bit.ly/IzeGAO

Apr 30th

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A top anti-terrorism official gives an update on...

Apr 29th

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Romney steers clear of student loan debate →

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Apr 25th

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Apr 23rd

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“Chuck Colson lived an extraordinary life. He was a man who experienced...”

– House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued this statement today regarding the passing of Charles W. “Chuck” Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship.

Apr 22nd

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Santorum Comment on the Death of Chuck Colson

Verona, PA - Former presidential candidate and Senator Rick Santorum issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries: “Karen and I were deeply saddened to learn about Chuck’s passing. Over the last few years, both in and out of public life, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Chuck and have admired him...

Apr 21st

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Romney: "My dad's dad was not a polygamist" →

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Friday reacted sharply to Montana Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer’s suggestion that Romney wants to avoid talking about his family history and immigration because “then he’d have to talk about his family coming from a polygamy commune in Mexico.” (Political Hotsheet report by Sarah Huisenga, CBS News and National Journal)

Apr 20th

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Apr 16th

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GOP: Obama campaign seeing a "mirage" if they... →

The Republican National Committee is taking significant steps to expand its Hispanic voter outreach in a handful of key states — but Arizona isn’t one of them, in spite of the Obama campaign’s intentions to turn the traditionally “red state” into a “blue state” this year. (Political Hotsheet report by Stephanie Condon)

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Apr 14th

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Cash-strapped Gingrich selling fundraising lists →

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has put his donor lists on the market, a sign that the cash-strapped campaign has had to put its bread-and-butter on the line to try to pay its bills. (Political Hotsheet report by Lindsey Boerma, CBS News and National Journal)

Apr 14th

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The ascension of Ann Romney Ann Romney, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is at the center of the political universe right now. She wasn’t always. Her decision to stick up for her life choices and play offense in the back and forth with a supporter of the Obama administration over women voters is just the latest in a long-evolving public image. Ann Romney has...

Apr 13th

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Hilary Rosen flap a "win in every regard" for GOP,... →

Until Thursday, it had been a pretty good week for the Obama campaign. In the newly-declared battle to frame the general election, the president seemed to be winning. His “Buffett Rule” proposal - designed in part to define presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney as seeking to protect low tax rates for the one percent - was dominating the political news cycle. Meanwhile, the Romney camp...

Apr 13th

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Apr 12th

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Rick Santorum ending bid for GOP nomination →

Rick Santorum is poised to suspend his bid for the presidency on Tuesday, removing the last significant obstacle in Mitt Romney’s now all-but-certain march to the Republican presidential nomination. (Political Hotsheet report by Brian Montopoli)

Apr 10th

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Apr 9th

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Apr 9th

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Campaign: Santorum child Bella may go home today →

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s 3-year-old daughter, Bella, is recovering well and could leave the hospital as soon as Monday, campaign spokesman Hogan Gidley said. (Political Hotsheet report by Rebecca Kaplan)

Apr 9th

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Newt Gingrich Statement on the Passing of Mike...

Arlington, VA - Newt Gingrich released the following statement in response to the passing of Mike Wallace: “Callista and I join our friend Chris Wallace and his family in mourning the passing of his father, Mike Wallace. Mike was a giant in news reporting and analysis. His investigative reporting was legendary, and his participation in 60 Minutes helped created a lasting institution. Mike...

Apr 8th

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Santorum Campaign Statement Regarding Bella...

Verona, PA - The Rick Santorum for President campaign released the following statement regarding the daughter of Rick Santorum, Bella Santorum, and Monday’s campaign events. Hogan Gidley said: “Senator Santorum will not hold any campaign related events on Monday so that he and Karen can remain in the hospital with their daughter Bella. The entire Santorum family is incredibly...

Apr 8th

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Apr 6th

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Mitt Romney wins Wisconsin, CBS News projects

With his projected victory in Wisconsin, CBS News now estimates Mitt Romney has 609 delegates. 1,144 are needed for the nomination.

Apr 4th

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Mitt Romney wins DC primary, CBS News projects

With his projected victory in the District of Columbia, CBS News now estimates Mitt Romney has 591 delegates. 1,144 are needed for the nomination.

Apr 4th

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Apr 4th

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Mitt Romney takes Maryland Primary, CBS News...

CBS News estimates that when all the votes are counted, Mitt Romney will take the Maryland GOP primary and with that victory go over the halfway mark in the number of delegates needed for the Republican nomination.

Apr 4th

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GSA head resigns after scathing IG report →

WASHINGTON - Citing an Inspector General’s report that “taxpayer dollars were squandered” on her watch, Martha Johnson submitted her resignation to President Obama as head of the General Services Administration. Johnson says President Obama accepted it, effective at close of business today. (Political Hotsheet report by Mark Knoller

Apr 2nd

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Romney questioned about interracial marriage stance HOWARD, Wisconsin - Mitt Romney’s faith was thrust into the spotlight on Monday, when a Ron Paul supporter tried to quote a passage from a Mormon text and asked Romney if he believed interracial marriage is a sin. (Political Hotsheet report by Sarah Huisenga)

Apr 2nd

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Romney's staff plays April Fool's prank on the... →

Mitt Romney, who’s known for his fondness for playing practical jokes, on Sunday found himself the victim of an April Fools’ Day prank orchestrated by his staff - with help from Wisconsin lawmakers Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Paul Ryan. (Political Hotsheet report by Sarah Huisenga, CBS News and National Journal)

Apr 1st

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CBS News correspondent Dan Raviv and senior...

Apr 1st