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Thursday, February 21, 2013

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Obama On Golfing With Tiger Woods: "He's On Another Planet"

The President talked to ABC7 in San Francisco about golfing with Tiger in an interview tonight.

The Chelsea Clinton Marriage Equality Video NBC Didn't Want You To See

In never before seen video, the former First Daughter urges for "basic fairness and civil rights" in pushing for marriage equality ballot measures.

AP Backs Down, Will Treat All Legally Married Couples The Same

"Regardless of sexual orientation, husband or wife is acceptable in all references to individuals in any legally recognized marriage," AP Stylebook says.

Ed Markey Compares Campaign Finance Ruling To Decision Upholding Slavery

"The Dred Scott decision had to be repealed, we have to repeal Citizens United," Massachusetts Democrat says days after meeting with black clergy.

Bobby Jindal Backs Out Of Politico's Annual Governors Debate

A schedule released by Gov. Shumlin last Friday shows Jindal on the program, but the governor is no longer slated to attend. A spokesman says the Shumlin schedule was premature. [Updated]

Opponents Of Proposition 8 Tell Supreme Court To Allow Gay Couples To Marry

"The only substantive question in this case is whether the State is entitled to exclude gay men and lesbians from the institution of marriage and deprive their relationships—their love—of the respect, and dignity and social acceptance, that heterosexual marriages enjoy," lawyers for two California couples told the Supreme Court Thursday.

RNC's New Ad Takes Obama Wildly Out Of Context

The short clip makes it appear as if Obama is pledging his support for the sequester rather calling on Congress to come up with a broad approach to avoid it, using his veto as part of a threat to force a plan.

Obama Won't Say If Administration Will Take Sides In Proposition 8 Case

"I have to make sure that I'm not interjecting myself too much into this process, particularly when we're not a party to the case," Obama said Wednesday. If the administration weighs in, it will have to come by Feb. 28.

Congressman Urges House Members To "Grab Free Donuts And Coffee Before Obama Grabs Your Gun!"

Ted Nugent's favorite lawmaker, Rep. Steve Stockman, produces best email subject line of the week.

Lindsey Graham Wasn't Citing The Government's Secret Drone Kill Tally

He picked it up on cable news, his office says.

James Carville And MSNBC Need To Hook Up ASAP

Acquiring the most available free agent in cable news could put a serious exclamation mark on MSNBC's recent hiring spree.

Rush Limbaugh Is "Ashamed" Of His Country For The First Time In His Life

The conservative radio star blames insults to his intelligence and a "fear and panic" strategy rolled out by Democrats, Republicans and the media in response to proposed spending cuts.

Jack Lew Has Answered More Questions Than Every Treasury Nominee Since 1995 Combined

Under fire from conservatives, Lew fields a whopping 444 written questions from lawmakers.

Mark Sanford Can Win In South Carolina

With sky-high unfavorables, the former scandal-dogged governor is still leading a crowded Republican primary field. He could go all the way.

Obama Talks Black History Month, Republicans With Rev. Al Sharpton

In an interview from the Oval Office, Obama tells Rev. Al Sharpton Republicans can't see "obvious answer right in front of them."

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