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12:45 PM ET, February 22, 2015

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Washington Post:
Walker says he is unaware whether Obama is a Christian  —  Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a prospective Republican presidential contender, said Saturday he does not know whether President Obama is a Christian.  —  “I don't know,” Walker said in an interview at the JW Marriott hotel in Washington …
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James Hohmann / Politico:
Walker feeling the heat  —  He says he's ready for 2016 but the Wisconsin governor hasn't faced anything like this.  —  Scott Walker likes to say that the recall election he survived three years ago, when national media descended on Madison to cover his showdown with Big Labor, prepared him for the rigors of a presidential campaign.
Anomaly / FreakOutNation:
Gov Scott Walker Derps: I Don't Know If Obama Is A Christian
Discussion: Washington Post and FOX News Radio
Alexandra Jaffe / CNN:
Rudy Giuliani's Obama critique puts 2016ers in a bind
ABC News:
‘This Week’ Transcript: DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson  —  Below is the rush transcript for “This Week” on February 22, 2015.  It may contain errors and will be updated.  —  GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, ABC NEWS ANCHOR: OK.  Thanks for that.  —  Let's more on this now from the Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Discussion: Politico and Bloomberg Business
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Eric Bradner / CNN:
Johnson warns Mall of America patrons  —  DHS Secretary: ‘You have to be vigilant’ 04:06  —  Washington (CNN)Shoppers at the Mall of America need to be “particularly careful” after a terror group singled out the Minnesota super-mall for attacks, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says.
ABC News:
Mall of America Heightens Security After al-Shabaab Threat … One of the largest malls in the United States has heightened security after a video claiming to be posted online by a Somali militant group affiliated with al Qaeda called for attacks against the mall.
Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
Dems cash in with Oscar noms  —  Democrats are the biggest winners when it comes to raking in political donations from Academy Award nominees.  —  Some of the Oscars' most famous contenders — including this year's hopefuls Reese Witherspoon, Edward Norton, Mark Ruffalo, Bradley Cooper …
Juan Williams / Wall Street Journal:
America's Most Influential Thinker on Race  —  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's insights are reshaping law and policy for the better.  —  In his office hangs a copy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in America.  When his critics, and he has many, call him names …
Discussion: Balloon Juice and Cafe Hayek
New York Times:
Deeper Ties to Corporate Cash for Doubtful Climate Researcher  —  For years, politicians wanting to block legislation on climate change have bolstered their arguments by pointing to the work of a handful of scientists who claim that greenhouse gases pose little risk to humanity.
Sebnem Arsu / New York Times:
Turkish Military Enters Syria to Evacuate Soldiers and Move Tomb's Remains, Reports Say  —  ISTANBUL — The Turkish Army launched an operation into Syria to evacuate soldiers guarding the Tomb of Suleyman Shah, which has been besieged by Islamic State militants, and move the tomb's remains …
Discussion: KVNF Public Radio
Washington Post:
The making of Hillary 5.0: Marketing wizards help re-imagine Clinton brand  —  Is Hillary Rodham Clinton a McDonald's Big Mac or a Chipotle burrito bowl?  A can of Bud or a bottle of Blue Moon?  JCPenney or J. Crew?  —  As she readies her second presidential campaign …
Discussion: Power Line
Anomaly / FreakOutNation:
University Apologizes For Black History Month Dining Menu Featuring Fried Chicken, Collard Greens  —  After a menu featuring fried chicken and collard greens under a photo of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other African American leaders for Black History Month, the president …
Discussion: FOX News Radio
New York Times:
Bush Spouse Backs Jeb, but Is Wary of Family Business  —  CORAL GABLES, Fla. — For 20 years, Columba Bush anticipated the day she would have to answer one big question: Would she support her husband, Jeb Bush, if he decided to run for president?  —  Last summer and fall …
Discussion: FOX News Radio and Liberaland
Arit John / Bloomberg Business:
Here's What the DNC Thinks Will Help Democrats Win More Elections  —  Four months after losing the 2012 presidential election, the GOP released a 100-page ‘autopsy’ report, an analysis of what went wrong and how to fix it.  Among other things, the autopsy said that the Republican Party …
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Mario Trujillo / The Hill:
Dems: This is why we lost in 2014  —  The Democratic Party lacks a …
Discussion: Twitchy
 
 
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Serajul Quadir / Reuters:
Bangladesh ferry capsizes after collision, at least 33 dead
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Daily Mail:
At least 500 people turn up at Muslim cemetery for burial of Copenhagen gunman …
lohud.com:
Retired officer killed 2 daughters, self, sources say
Des Moines Register:
Last Slide  —  Bernie Sanders laid out his vision for a potential …
Discussion: Raw Story
David Moran / Hartford Courant:
Police Arrest Stamford Man Enraged By Bad Haircut
Discussion: Liberaland and FOX News Radio
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Steven Hayward / Power Line:
The Week in Pictures: Harfing Biden Edition
Anomaly / FreakOutNation:
13-Year-Old Arrested For Making Second Amendment Threat Against Middle School
Discussion: WFAA-TV and FOX News Radio
Nicole Garcia / FOX 10 News:
Prank call leads to heavy destruction of Circle K store
Discussion: NY Daily News and Raw Story