Bachmann: Got "sense" from God to run for office

GOP Presidential hopeful says God gave her "assurance" on decision to run for office; Says marriage should be between men and women

• Jun 26, 2011

Michele Bachmann on the campaign trail

CBSNews.com tracks Michele Bachmann's swift rise up the political ladder

• Jun 26, 2011
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Romney, Bachmann lead in 2012 Iowa GOP poll

Des Moines Register poll of likely Republican caucus-goers shows weaker backing of Pawlenty, Gingrich and Paul

• Jun 26, 2011

Obama still not advocating for gay marriage

After New York's historic gay marriage vote, Obama spokesman says president believes "states should determine for themselves"

• Jun 25, 2011

Amid budget impasse, Calif. pols lose paychecks

After Calif. state lawmakers fail to pass a budget on time, a new law stops their paychecks until they do

• Jun 25, 2011

Same-sex marriage becoming legal in N.Y.

Historic State Senate vote, quick signature from governor to make N.Y. 6th and largest state with legal same-sex marriage

• Jun 25, 2011

Huntsman: My religion won't be campaign issue

Pursuing GOP presidential bid, Jon Huntsman tells reporters that issues, not religion will decide race

• Jun 24, 2011

Obama, Boehner talked debt in secret meeting

While both sides refuse to give an inch on contentious debate publicly, secret discussions of possible deal on raising debt ceiling

• Jun 24, 2011

NJ cuts union benefits; will ax fall nationwide?

Historic vote imposes sweeping benefit cuts for public employees; Gov. says it will become model for other struggling states

• Jun 24, 2011

Obama criticized for medal recipient flub

Obama told troops it was an honor to award Medal of Honor to one of their own who was still alive, even though he was not

• Jun 24, 2011

House Republicans overplay their hand on Libya

GOP-backed measure to repudiate President Obama's action in Libya goes too far for most members of the House

• Jun 24, 2011

U.S. admiral: Goal in Libya is to kill Qaddafi

Comments from GOP lawmaker, U.S. admiral undermine President Obama's vows that Libya mission would not include regime change

• Jun 24, 2011

U.S. rep. pushes bill to legalize online poker

Republican Joe Barton hoping to pull $6 billion industry out of shadows as top operators face serious legal troubles

• Jun 24, 2011

Sarah Palin movie to debut in Iowa on Tuesday

"The Undefeated" celebrates career of former Alaska governor; debut in key early voting state points to potential presidential run

• Jun 24, 2011

House rejects effort to defund Libya action

The House turns back a Republican-led effort to cut off money for military hostilities in the Libyan war

• Jun 24, 2011

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