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WHITE HOUSE 2012
So much for third parties
Posted 05/20/2012
Economic anxiety is rampant. Partisan gridlock has driven public esteem of Congress lower than a snake's belly. Healthy percentages of Americans tell pollsters they hate partisanship, want an alternative to Republicans and Democrats, and would consider an independent candidate for president.
 
Romney, US Sen. Brown play down past connections
 
Where Romney, Sen. Brown stand on various issues
 
Romney faced leadership test in Big Dig tragedy
 
With cookies and conversations, Romney tries charm
 
Christie bashes Obama for 'posing and preening'
 
Romney releases first general election TV ad
 
Early political spats suggest nothing off-limits
More presidential political news »
Ron Paul was among the leading vote-getters when online balloting was halted Tuesday. BEN MARGOT / AP
Ron Paul was among the leading vote-getters when online balloting was halted Tuesday. BEN MARGOT / AP
PHILADELPHIA POLITICS
There's a deadline and a DEADLINE
The City Charter says Council is supposed to pass the budget by May 31, but the true deadline is June 30. If there's no budget by the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, then the city cannot spend money.
Nutter aide: Don't touch Mayor's playlist
 
More whites won't save Philly
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SUBURBAN PA. POLITICS
Chester wants to tax Union games
The city is pondering a 10 percent tax on ticket sales and a 20 percent charge for parking at PP&L Park.
New state of emergency in Colwyn
In Bucks, a battle over cellphone poles
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EDUCATION
Archdiocese pushes for school vouchers
An archdiocese-organized effort wants parishioners to push lawmakers for a key vote before the summer break.
Judge rejects calls to resign
 
Pa. Supreme Court justice fights charges
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NEW JERSEY/TRENTON POLITICS
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie answers a question in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, about his statement Tuesday that he will veto a bill being considered by the legislature to legalize gay marriage. Christie says Democrats have misinterpreted his stance on gay marriage: He says he´s offering a compromise, not ducking responsibility, by urging the question settled by voters even though he opposes same-sex nuptials. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
How did N.J. town get 458% tax hike?
Tiny Chesterfield, in Burlington County, got Gov. Christie's approval despite his war on property tax increases.
 
Sen. Bob Menendez kicks off re-election bid in NJ
Mayor of Collingdale honored for 42 years of service
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CONGRESSIONAL POLITICS
Sen. Bob Menendez kicks off re-election bid in NJ
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is kicking off his re-election campaign with two events in New Jersey.
Another Shuster from Pa. rises in Congress
 
APNewsBreak: 22 states join campaign finance fight
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ELECTIONS
Jury at Edwards trial set to resume deliberations
The jury deciding the fate of John Edwards is set to resume deliberations in North Carolina following a weekend break.
So much for third parties
April is strong for Romney and GOP with a $40M haul
More Election News »
NATIONAL POLITICS (AP)
FILE - In this July 14, 2006, file photo, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney uses a map of the Big Dig tunnels to make a point about potential trouble spots during an afternoon briefing in Boston. Romney was at his New Hampshire vacation home on a summer night in 2006 when tons of concrete ceiling panels in one of Boston’s Big Dig highway tunnels collapsed. The debris crushed a car and killed a female passenger. Romney, then in his final year as Massachusetts governor, dashed back to Boston and immersed himself in the crisis. His response offers insights into what kind of leader the expected Republican nominee would be if elected president. Romney has made his management skills a major selling point in his campaign. (AP Photo/Celina Fang)<br />
Romney faced leadership test in Big Dig tragedy
Mitt Romney was at his New Hampshire vacation home on a summer night in 2006 when 26 tons of concrete ceiling panels in one of Boston's Big Dig highway tunnels collapsed. The debris crushed a car and killed a female passenger.
 
NATO touts Afghan war's end as fighting goes on
 
Study: 2,000 convicted then exonerated in 23 years
Political Blogs
A Hall Monitor salute to our budding City Council archivers (and a quiet rebuke of the city for the fact that we need them to)
Naked City
The Naked City Blog
PHOTO GALLERIES
Gallery: Primary Day in Pa.
Gallery: Super Tuesday voting
Gallery: Ariz. and Mich. GOP primaries
Gallery: GOP debate in Arizona
Gallery: Christie gives budget address
Gallery: Colo., Minn. GOP caucuses
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