Why the 2012 election could be an ugly one
John Dickerson: The most hopeful presidential campaign in a generation is likely to be followed by the most depressing one
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Scalia: U.S. system was "designed" for gridlock
Longest-serving Supreme Court justice defends gridlock in government to protect minorities
Obama to keep hitting Congress for doing nothing
President said voters will run Congress out of town if it doesn't get anything done
Rep. wants Perry apology for hunting camp name
House tables resolution from Dem rep. calling on Rick Perry to apologize for racially offensive name painted on rock at family's hunting camp
How decisive will Palin's 2012 role actually be?
Now that Sarah Palin isn't running for president, she'll likely take a backseat role in the election
Obama to Congress: Don't play games on jobs bill
President says senators will have to explain why they oppose his $447B plan, which he argues the country desperately needs
Does Cain want to be president or sell books?
Some Republicans wonder about a candidate who is spending most of his time hawking his book on the campaign trail
Boehner: Obama has "given up" on governing
"House Speaker accuses president of throwing in the towel on working with Congress as he campaigns for re-election
Cain 'would not be comfortable' as Perry VP
In Houston, Cain tells reporters that a veep spot isn't out of the question, but it would depend on the candidate
Iowa still wide open for GOP field
With less than three months to go before the caucuses, none of contenders has momentum in the state
Obama: I won't "surrender" to China on green tech
When asked about Solyndra, president defends his loan guarantee program that sank $535 million into the failed solar company
Ryan predicts health cost "death spiral"
Republican congressman expects Obama's health reforms to lead to higher costs, regardless of the Supreme Court's decision on the law
Perry denies keeping name on controversial rock
In first on-camera interview since story broke, Texas governor says rock was painted over in 1984
Nevada sets caucuses for Jan. 14
Republicans in Nevada set their caucuses for Jan. 14, which could push Iowa and N.H. to hold their nominating contests in December
Obama: Jobs changed the way we see the world
President Obama releases a statement on the passing of Steve Jobs, saying Apple co-founder was "among the greatest of American innovators"
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