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Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban unconstitutional, court rules — A federal appeals court Tuesday struck down California's ban on same-sex marriage, clearing the way for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage as early as next year. — The 2-1 decision by a panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court …
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NOM Condemns Ninth Circuit Ruling Finding Prop 8 Unconstitutional, Imperiling the Marriage Laws of 43 states — CONTACT: Anath Hartmann or Elizabeth Ray (703-683-5004) — Group will support efforts to take the issue to the US Supreme Court — WASHINGTON, D.C. — “As sweeping and wrong-headed …
Maggie Gallagher / National Review:
Ninth Circuit to 7 Million California Voters: You Are Irrational Bigots — In a breathtaking exercise in ill-natured illogic, a divided Ninth Circuit ruled 2-1 that because Prop 8 does not take away civil-union benefits for same-sex couples, it's an unconstitutional exercise in irrational animus towards gay people.
Associated Press:
Court: CA Gay Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, putting the bitterly contested, voter-approved law on track for likely consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Marriage Ban Violates Constitution, Court Rules
Marriage Ban Violates Constitution, Court Rules
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Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Calif. same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
Calif. same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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Lyle Denniston / SCOTUSblog:
Ban on gay marriage struck down (FINAL UPDATE)
Ban on gay marriage struck down (FINAL UPDATE)
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Ed Whelan / National Review:
Ninth Circuit Panel Affirms Anti-Prop 8 Ruling
Ninth Circuit Panel Affirms Anti-Prop 8 Ruling
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Romney's lead dips despite wins: Reuters/Ipsos poll — (Reuters) - Despite his strong showing in early state contests in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.
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Tom Jensen / Public Policy Polling:
Big Day for Santorum? — Rick Santorum could be headed for a big day in today's contests in Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri. Missouri looks like a probable win for Santorum. He's at 45% there to 32% for Mitt Romney and 19% for Paul. Minnesota provides an opportunity for a win as well.
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Chris Good / ABCNEWS:
Why Missouri Is Holding a ‘Meaningless’ Primary — Thanks to in-state political disputes and a slow-moving legislature, today's Missouri presidential primary has been reduced to an afterthought. — Most presidential candidates have ignored the contest, which will not affect any of the state's 52 GOP delegates.
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Rasmussen Reports:
National GOP: Romney 34%, Gingrich 27%, Santorum 18%, Paul 11%
National GOP: Romney 34%, Gingrich 27%, Santorum 18%, Paul 11%
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Ron Paul glitterbombed at Minneapolis Convention Center [VIDEO]
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Jgalloway / Political Insider:
Karen Handel resigns from Komen for the Cure — Karen Handel, the former GOP candidate for governor, just announced her resignation as a senior vice president for public of Susan G. Komen for the Cure - one week after the breast cancer charity reversed itself on a decision to sever financial ties with Planned Parenthood.
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APNewsBreak: Komen exec quits after funding flap — ATLANTA (AP) — A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.
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Laura Bassett / The Huffington Post:
Mitt Romney: Susan G. Komen Was Right to Cut Planned Parenthood
Mitt Romney: Susan G. Komen Was Right to Cut Planned Parenthood
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February PRRI Religion and Politics Tracking Poll — ▶ Read the news release here. — ▶ Read the Topline Questionnaire including the survey methodology here. — Majority Support Requirement that Employer Health Care Plans Include Contraception Coverage
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Maggie Haberman / Politico:
Santorum: Romney contraceptive decision ‘trumped employees’ religious consciences'
Santorum: Romney contraceptive decision ‘trumped employees’ religious consciences'
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Obama's Baffling Catholic Decision: Birth Control Trumps Religious Freedom
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Michael D. Shear / The Caucus:
White House May Look to Compromise on Contraception Decision
White House May Look to Compromise on Contraception Decision
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Mike Brownfield / The Heritage Foundation:
Morning Bell: Obamacare Awakens a Sleeping Giant
Morning Bell: Obamacare Awakens a Sleeping Giant
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Jim Messina / Barack Obama:
We Will Not Play by Two Sets of Rules — In 2010, the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case opened the door to a new wave of so-called Super PACs—non-candidate political committees that can receive and spend unlimited money from special interests.
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This Friday and Saturday, Occupy CPAC: Liberate Discourse — On February 9th through February 11th, a who's who of dastardly politicians will be holding the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel at 2660 Woodley Road, NW.
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Emily Goodin / Ballot Box:
Rep. Myrick announces she'll retire this year — Rep. Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) will not run for reelection in November, the nine-term congresswoman announced Tuesday. — First elected in 1994, Myrick was one of the first Republicans to join the Tea Party Caucus in the House …
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Russell Berman / The Hill:
House GOP raises pressure on Democrats in payroll tax fight
House GOP raises pressure on Democrats in payroll tax fight
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David A. Graham / The Atlantic Online:
Photo of the Day: Shock and Awe at the White House — President Obama gets a thrill after inviting young scientists and inventors to his home. — Playing with your food? Shooting things at the White House? It seems like a recipe for disaster and/or arrest, but somehow Joey Hudy managed …
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Jeremy Herb / The Hill:
Lawmakers say US should consider arming the Syrian opposition — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and several other lawmakers say the U.S. should consider arming the opposition forces in Syria as President Bashar al-Assad continues to kill civilians in a government crackdown.
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BREAKING VIDEO: Tim Tebow and Tom Brady Register to Vote in Minnesota — On the day of the Minnesota caucus, shocking video from James O'Keefe's Project Veritas - broken here first at PJ Media - shows how easy it is to register NFL stars Tim Tebow, Tom Brady and practically anybody else to vote in that state.
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Banks Paying Cash to Homeowners to Avoid Foreclosures — Banks, accelerating efforts to move troubled mortgages off their books, are offering as much as $35,000 or more in cash to delinquent homeowners to sell their properties for less than they owe. — Lenders have routinely delayed …
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TPMDC — Are Republicans About To Commit Medicare Suicide? — It's shaping up to be spring 2011 redux. Just under a year ago, Republicans — euphoric after a midterm election landslide, and overzealous in their interpretation of their mandate — passed a budget that called for phasing …
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This Is So Classy: ‘Yellow Girl’ — Thanks to TPM for a tip to what you see if you examine the HTML code* of the Pete Hoekstra / Fred Davis “we take your jobs” video. — The image of the “Chinese” girl in the video, who speaks American-accented English, is labelled as ... well, see for yourself: