Ann Romney is the Romney Democrats fear most  —  Ann Romney's unexpected rock star status has the political arena buzzing about how her husband's campaign will leverage her popularity in an election in which Michelle Obama — one of the most admired first ladies in history — will have an outsized and substantive portfolio.

Obama 49%, Romney 45% Among Registered Voters Nationwide  —  Obama, Romney supporters equally enthusiastic about voting  —  PRINCETON, NJ — If asked to choose between them today, 49% of U.S. registered voters say they would vote for Barack Obama for president, while 45% would choose likely Republican opponent Mitt Romney.

Clinton: Flip-flops will doom Romney  —  On Good Morning America, Bill Clinton claims that Mitt Romney won't become the new comeback kid since no one really knows what he believes. … Then Clinton revives the Etch-a-Sketch gaffe, as Democrats will no doubt continually do.

Facing voter anger at home, lawmakers play gas prices blame game  —  At pancake breakfasts and town hall meetings across the country during the two-week congressional recess, lawmakers will come face-to-face with constituents who are fuming about soaring gas prices.

Obama allies launch ad campaign hitting back over gas prices  —  In case you needed another sign of how intense the battle over gas prices will get as the election heats up, the Obama-allied Priorities USA Action is going up with a new ad in seven swing states hitting back hard at a spot …