Why Obama came out for same-sex marriage now

Analysis: Fallout from Joe Biden's comments forced the president to abandon his "evolving" dodge and take a clear stand

• May 9, 2012

Super PAC targets both parties to oust incumbents

Millionaire Leo Linbeck says the political system is rigged in favor of those in office - both Republicans and Democrats

• May 9, 2012

Mourdock: The Tea Party's latest gift to Dems?

Democrats see an opening in the Indiana Senate race now that a Tea Party-backed Republican is on the ballot

• May 9, 2012

Romney declines comment on Obama's announcement

Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney reiterates his opposition to same-sex marriage at a press conference in Oklahoma

• May 9, 2012

Former Edwards aide says wife outraged at donor

Jennifer Palmieri testified Elizabeth Edwards was angry at Fred Baron and wife for helping husband's mistress

• May 9, 2012

Obama backs same-sex marriage

President shifts position, tells ABC News same-sex couples "should be able to get married"

• May 9, 2012

Romney affirms opposition to same-sex marriage

Mitt Romney said he unequivocally opposes same-sex marriage, drawing a contrast to Obama's new support for same-sex marriage he announced on Wednesday

• May 9, 2012

NRSC head: Mourdock "deserved to win"

Rob Jesmer said Richard Mourdock "ran a great campaign" against incumbent Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind.

• May 9, 2012

The Tea Party's next big target: Texas

In the wake of Richard Mourdock's victory, Tea Party turns attention to Lone Star State and "Tea Party rock star" Ted Cruz

• May 9, 2012

McCaskill gets security boost after threat

Missouri Democrat gets increased protection after activist tells Tea Party crowd "we have to kill the Claire Bear"

• May 9, 2012

Lugar loses Senate primary to Tea Party rival

Long-serving senator was criticized for willingness to work with Democrats, becoming creature of Washington

• May 9, 2012

Biden's candor a double-edged sword for Obama

Same-sex marriage remarks cause a stir; Vice President can be effective front man for White House - or put it in awkward spots

• May 9, 2012

4 in 10 choose convict over Obama in W.Va.

Inmate in Texas manages to get on West Virginia ballot for the Democratic presidential nomination -- and win 41 percent of the vote

• May 9, 2012

AP poll: Afghan war support reaches new low

Only 27 percent of Americans back continued U.S. presence in Afghanistan, 66 percent oppose conflict

• May 9, 2012

Colo. civil union bill stymied by "impasse"

Gay rights supporters decry lawmakers' political maneuvering to kill legislation for the year

• May 9, 2012

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