We've Seen This Movie Before  —  JAMES HOLMES, who opened fire before the midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises,” could not have seen the movie.  Like many whose misery is reflected in violence, he may simply have been drawn to a highly publicized event with a big crowd.

America, I'm so in love with you  —  I think it's fair to say that Mitt Romney is one of the best-preserved 65-year-old men in the history of US politics.  His full head of mostly dark hair and trim physique make him look much younger.  —  However, Mr Romney is a bona fide senior citizen …

Louie Gohmert: Aurora Shootings Result Of ‘Ongoing Attacks On Judeo-Christian Beliefs’ … FOLLOW:  —  Denver News, Aurora Shooting, Colorado Shooting, Dark Knight Shooting, James Holmes, Louie Gohmert, Aurora, Aurora News, Aurora Shooting 2012, Aurora Shootings, Aurora Theater Shooting …

George W. Bush skipping Republican National Convention  —  Former President George W. Bush will not attend the Republican convention next month in Tampa, POLITICO has learned.  —  “President Bush was grateful for the invitation to the Republican National Convention,” Bush spokesman Freddy Ford wrote in an e-mail.

Cher criticizes Mitt's response to shooting  —  Both President Obama and Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney addressed the tragic Colorado movie theater shooting on Friday.  Comparing their responses, Cher - who has already made her feelings about Romney quite clear - implied that Obama's speech was more sincere.

NRA Magazine Sends Insensitive Tweet Hours After Colorado Shooting, Then Deletes Social Media Accounts  —  The theater where the shooting took place  —  Just after 9:00 am EST, as most of the country was just learning about the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado, the National Rifle …

Unemployment rates rise in 27 states as more look for work  —  WASHINGTON - Unemployment rates rose in 27 states last month, the most in almost a year.  —  The Labor Department said Friday that unemployment rates fell in 11 states and Washington, D.C. — the fewest declines since August.

Romney kept reins, bargained hard on severance  —  Shortly after Mitt Romney took a leave of absence from Bain Capital to run the Olympics in February 1999, he made a trip to Palm Beach, Fla. The firm Romney founded was meeting to celebrate its 15th anniversary as well as the men he had helped make extraordinarily wealthy.

Cuomo's Office Releases 2,200-Word Letter on Lobbying Group  —  Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office this afternoon released a 2,200-word letter objecting to coverage of the governor's relationship with a major lobbying group, repeatedly denying the group has any influence over him or his positions.

Keith Ellison: Michele Bachmann Thinks Muslims ‘Are Evil’ … REACT:  —  FOLLOW:  —  Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood, Video, Huma Abedin, Keith Ellison, Bachmann Huma Abedin, Bachmann Muslim Brotherhood, Ellison Muslim Brotherhood, Huma Abedin Muslim Brotherhood, Politics News

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg rips Obama and Romney on gun control  —  New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg had sharp words for President Obama and Mitt Romney in the wake of Friday's massacre in Colorado, saying the “soothing words” from the presidential contenders are not enough.