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Nate Silver / FiveThirtyEight:
Is Jeb Bush Too Liberal To Win The Republican Nomination In 2016? — On Tuesday, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced that he will “actively explore” a bid for the White House. While Bush has not yet formed a presidential exploratory committee, he's “running” for president by any practical definition of the term.
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Money men cheer Bush news — Republican rivals will struggle to raise big cash. — In one swift move, Jeb Bush showed his fundraising prowess without raising a dollar. — A number of top tier donors reacted to the Republican's announcement on Facebook that he would “actively explore the possibility” …
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Philip Elliott / Associated Press:
Secretive groups ran $25M in ads for state races — WASHINGTON (AP) — Shadowy outside groups broadcast an estimated $25 million worth of political ads on local TV stations with a goal of shaping state-level elections this year, and their full roster of donors is unlikely to ever be known, according to an analysis released Wednesday.
John Podhoretz / New York Post:
Jeb's killer flaw — the name, not the ideology — Jeb Bush is running for president. The brother of Bush 43 and son of Bush 41 said as much yesterday on Facebook. — If you think you know something about Jeb Bush solely based on his name and connections, truth is, you don't.
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Zeke J Miller / TIME:
Rand Paul is Already Running an Ad Against Jeb Bush
Rand Paul is Already Running an Ad Against Jeb Bush
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Steve Peoples / Associated Press:
No doubt now: Jeb Bush eyeing 2016 race
No doubt now: Jeb Bush eyeing 2016 race
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The Seattle Times
Katie Glueck / Politico:
Cruz on Jeb: GOP will lose with another moderate
Cruz on Jeb: GOP will lose with another moderate
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Andrew Taylor / Associated Press:
GOP Sen. Coburn blocks terrorism insurance measure
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Poll: Jeb Bush is a front-runner — but an underwhelming one
Poll: Jeb Bush is a front-runner — but an underwhelming one
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Joan Lowy / Associated Press:
Senate approves new auto safety chief
Associated Press:
Obama offers help to Australia post-hostage crisis — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is offering U.S. assistance to Australia after the Sydney hostage crisis. — The president called Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Monday night and offered condolences after a gunman took 17 people hostage inside a cafe.
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Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
The Obamas: How We Deal with Our Own Racist Experiences — The Obamas open up about raising their daughters, the impact of stereotypes, and what's on the POTUS dance party playlist. Subscribe now for instant access to the exclusive PEOPLE interview! — The protective bubble that comes …
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Associated Press:
Obama: As a black man he's been mistaken for valet — WASHINGTON (AP) — He may be president now, but Barack Obama says he's a black man who has been mistaken for the valet. — Obama tells People magazine that every black professional male his age has had someone hand over their keys while waiting outside a restaurant.
Associated Press:
Obama signs $1.1 trillion spending bill into law — President Barack Obama returns a salute as he steps off Marine One helicopter upon his return on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP) — WASHINGTON - With little fanfare to mark a rare bipartisan achievement …
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Robert C. Hockett / The Hill:
No author, no law — Something very odd has occurred in connection with the atrociously named “cromnibus” bill passed by Congress this weekend — a bill that the president, if only he might repent of the position he has taken to now, still both can and ought to veto.
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Peter Schroeder / The Hill:
Emboldened Wall Street ready to dismantle Dodd-Frank financial law
Emboldened Wall Street ready to dismantle Dodd-Frank financial law
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Prairie Weather
Brent Lang / Variety:
Sony Hackers Threaten 9/11 Attack on Movie Theaters That Screen ‘The Interview’ — The Sony hackers have threatened a 9/11-like attack on movie theaters that screen Seth Rogen and James Franco's North Korean comedy “The Interview,” substantially escalating the stakes surrounding the release of the movie.
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Theater Chains Pull “The Interview,” Press Appearances Canceled Amid Threats
Theater Chains Pull “The Interview,” Press Appearances Canceled Amid Threats
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David Perera / Politico:
DHS: No credible threat to Sony movie launch
DHS: No credible threat to Sony movie launch
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Alex Stedman / Variety:
Seth Rogen and James Franco Cancel All Media Appearances for ‘The Interview’
Seth Rogen and James Franco Cancel All Media Appearances for ‘The Interview’
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Jonathan H. Adler / Washington Post:
District court declares Obama immigration action unconstitutional (Updated) — Earlier Tuesday, a federal court in Pennsylvania declared aspects of President Obama's executive actions on immigration policy unconstitutional. — According to the opinion by Judge Arthur Schwab …
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Ian Millhiser / ThinkProgress:
BREAKING: Republican Judge Strikes Down Obama's Immigration Order
BREAKING: Republican Judge Strikes Down Obama's Immigration Order
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Manu Raju / Politico:
Ted Cruz apologizes to colleagues over antics — Ted Cruz privately apologized to GOP senators Tuesday for interrupting their holiday schedules by his surprise tactics that effectively brought the Senate into session over the weekend. — According to five senators who attended Tuesday's caucus lunch …
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Sen. Ted Cruz / Politico:
What Really Happened This Weekend — Why I tried to block Obama's amnesty.
What Really Happened This Weekend — Why I tried to block Obama's amnesty.
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Sarah Ferris / The Hill:
Blacks falling behind under ObamaCare — African-Americans are less likely to see benefits under ObamaCare compared to other racial groups, according to research released Tuesday. — While Hispanics, American Indians and Alaska natives have seen “dramatic” increases in healthcare coverage …
Frances Robles / New York Times:
Ecuador Family Wins Favors After Donations to Democrats — MIAMI — The Obama administration overturned a ban preventing a wealthy, politically connected Ecuadorean woman from entering the United States after her family gave tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic campaigns, according to finance records and government officials.
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Gregory Korte / Associated Press:
Obama issues ‘executive orders by another name’ — By issuing his directives as “memoranda” rather than executive orders, Obama has downplayed the extent of his executive actions. — WASHINGTON — President Obama has issued a form of executive action known as the presidential memorandum …
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James Carville / The Hill:
Why do people vote against their interests? — During my time as a political strategist, one of the most vexing problems was figuring out why so many people vote against their perceived interests. Commentators like myself have spent countless hours speculating on why so many people vote …
Cameron Joseph / The Hill:
Unshakeable Sestak — Former Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) never really stopped running against Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) after his narrow 2010 loss. — But despite lingering unhappiness within his own party about his last run, he might actually be able to avoid a primary challenge …
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