...money in politics has become so pervasive that lawmakers have to spend most of their time raising it, selling their souls to those who have it or defending themselves from the smallest interest groups with deep pockets that can trump the national inte

MELVILLE, N.Y. , Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2012 election season in full swing, the economy continues to be one of the biggest factors impacting Americans' choice for president, with 49 percent saying their vote in November will be most influen

A recent Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) revealed that President Obama is the most desired choice for Office cube-mate and job creation is the crucial issue that will sway voters in the polls this year. While the race for presidency isn’t always a pop

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday that the U.S. combat role in Afghanistan will end in 2013, while troops will remain in the country in a support role through 2014, The Associated Press reports. “Hopefully by the mid to latter part of 2013 w

A visibly angry Mitt Romney today demanded an apology from Newt Gingrich for labeling him "anti-immigrant," calling the former House speaker's rhetoric "repulsive" and "inexcusable." "The idea that I'm anti-immigrant is repulsive," Romney said at the Rep

By MICHAEL FALCONE (michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (amyewalter) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The former House Speaker will need a strong performance at t