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Vanscottcnn / CNN:
Mitt Romney: middle income Americans are focus, not very poor — After winning the Florida primary, GOP presidential nominee hopeful Mitt Romney explains to CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien that he is focused on a particular portion of the American population in his campaign.
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Rachel Weiner / Washington Post:
Romney, citing safety net, says he's ‘not concerned about the very poor’ — In an interview with CNN Wednesday morning that should have been a Florida victory lap, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney made a fumble that could give rivals an attack ad sound bite.
Jonah Goldberg / National Review:
What is Wrong With This Guy? — Congratulations to Mitt Romney for his big win last night. It was a win that, Romney supporters hoped, would help bury concerns about his ability to seal the deal to do what it takes. But I'm not so sure. If you're a straight-laced grown-up with money to burn …
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Mackenzie Weinger / The Politico:
Mitt Romney: 'I'm not concerned about the very poor' — Mitt Romney said Wednesday he's “not concerned about the very poor.” — Romney told CNN's Soledad O'Brien during a morning interview after his Florida primary win that his focus is on the middle class — and not on the “very poor.”
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Why Romney Is ‘Not Concerned’ About the Poor — For Pete's sake — you're running for office! — Mitt Romney has been implying, for a while, that he doesn't really care about the poor. Last night, he took the unfortunate step of actually saying so:
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Noreen Malone / New York Magazine:
Now We Know Who's Giving to Super PACs
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
The Morning Plum — * Romney: “I'm not concerned about the very poor” …
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Campaign Finance Reports Show ‘Super PAC’ Donors
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Alex Seitz-Wald / ThinkProgress:
Romney: 'I'm Not Concerned With The Very Poor'
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John McCormack / Weekly Standard:
Mitt Romney: “I'm not concerned about the very poor.”
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Kevinliptak / CNN:
Romney says ‘poor’ comment needs context
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Zach Carter / The Huffington Post:
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Talia Buford / The Politico:
Josh Fox led away in handcuffs from hearing — Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Josh Fox was led away in handcuffs from a House Science Committee hearing Wednesday morning after refusing to pack up his camera. — Fox was led out by Capitol Police shortly after 10 a.m., before the hearing could be gaveled into order.
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Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Gay Activists Glitter Bomb Romney, He Calls It ‘Confetti’ To Celebrate Florida Victory — Mitt Romney was “glitter bombed” by an advocate protesting the former governor's flimsy record on equality for gay and lesbian Americans as he took the stage at a campaign event in Eagan, Minnesota this afternoon.
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Alicia M. Cohn / The Hill:
Romney glitter-bombed in Minnesota, calls it ‘confetti’ — An activist sprinkled Mitt Romney with glitter as the GOP presidential candidate walked on stage at a grassroots rally on Wednesday. — Other glitter bomb incidents have been motivated by gay rights activists.
Paul Bedard / Campaign 2012:
Obama warns of fall Romney ‘smear’ machine
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Laura Bassett / The Huffington Post:
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Pete Kasperowicz / The Hill:
House Dem abandons Susan G. Komen after Planned Parenthood decision — Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) on Wednesday morning said she would no longer support the Susan G. Komen Foundation because of that organization's decision to no longer provide funding to Planned Parenthood.
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Steve Benen / msnbc.com:
The GOP's ongoing turnout problem — There can be little doubt that Mitt Romney dominated in Florida's Republican presidential primary, but there were a few tidbits in the exit polls that stood out, including this one: — This has to be discouraging for the former governor and his campaign.
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Nate Silver / FiveThirtyEight:
Romney Wins, but Turnout Lags
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Jonathan Martin / The Politico:
Florida fight rattles GOP leaders
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Conn Carroll / Campaign 2012:
Gallup state numbers predict huge Obama loss — Gallup released their annual state-by-state presidential approval numbers yesterday, and the results should have 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue very worried. If President Obama carries only those states where he had a net positive approval rating in 2011 …
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Theodore B. Olson / Wall Street Journal:
Obama's Enemies List — David and Charles Koch have been the targets of a campaign of vituperation and assault, choreographed from the very top. — How would you feel if aides to the president of the United States singled you out by name for attack, and if you were featured prominently …
Glen Johnson / Boston Globe:
Mitt Romney heads to Minnesota amid talk of Michele Bachmann endorsement — TAMPA, Fla. - Mitt Romney is carrying a full head of steam after winning the Florida primary, but the Republican presidential contender isn't headed first today for Nevada or Maine, the next two states to vote.
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New York Times:
Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary
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Elisabeth Bumiller / New York Times:
Panetta Sets End to Afghan Combat Role for U.S. in '13 — BRUSSELS — In a major milestone toward ending a decade of war in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said on Wednesday that American forces would step back from a combat role there as early as mid-2013 …
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Robert Burns / Associated Press:
Panetta: US combat in Afghanistan to end next year
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Alison Gendar / NY Daily News:
Anthony Weiner used campaign money to hire private investigators to chase down his lie about crotch-shot tweet, financial statements reveal — Weiner hired T&M while in full spin mode over controversy that eventually led to his resignation — Infamous photo that Anthony Weiner tweeted.
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Shelby Grad / L.A. NOW:
‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius dead in apparent suicide — “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius was found dead at his Sherman Oaks on home Wednesday morning. — Law enforcement sources said police arrived at Cornelius' home around 4 a.m. He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound …
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Wall Street Journal:
Check With Climate Scientists for Views on Climate — Do you consult your dentist about your heart condition? In science, as in any area, reputations are based on knowledge and expertise in a field and on published, peer-reviewed work. If you need surgery, you want a highly experienced expert …
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Evelyn M. Rusli / DealBook:
Facebook Files for an I.P.O. — It sure pays to have friends. — Facebook, the vast online social network, took its first step toward becoming a publicly traded company on Wednesday as it filed to sell shares on the stock market. The service, hatched in a Harvard dormitory room nearly eight years ago …
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William Kristol / Weekly Standard:
Why February Could Matter — I wonder if three features of the race as it stands today aren't being a bit neglected: — 1. Turnout: The Romney-Gingrich slugfest in Florida appears to have produced slightly fewer than 1.7 million voters in this year's primary.
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