Scott Walker hits same-day voter registration
Wisconsin governor says "wonderful volunteers" are not equipped to handle volume of people who register to vote on election day
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Ron Paul: Secession "deeply American"
In a post on his website, the retiring GOP congressman defends talk of secession as a "worthwhile" discussion
Obama talks Mideast violence with Netanyahu, Morsi
The White House said Obama expressed regret for the deaths of Israeli and Palestinian civilians
Poll: Most expect Obama to reach out to GOP
Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a Gallup survey predict the president will make a good-faith effort at cooperation in his second term
Rubio on Earth's age: "I'm not a scientist, man"
In an interview with GQ, Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio demurs on precise age of Earth, names his favorite rap songs
House Republicans "deeply troubled" by Rice
97 GOP House members send Obama a letter accusing Susan Rice of offering "misleading statements" that have "irreparably" damaged her credibility
Cory Booker plans to spend week on food stamps
After Twitter exchange, Newark, N.J., mayor making arrangements to participate in "food stamp challenge"
Romney backers start immigration super PAC
The financial investment is an attempt by some in the party to reverse course on Hispanic voters
Rubio's Iowa visit sparks 2016 speculation
Less than two weeks after the 2012 presidential election, buzz about 2016 has already begun
Obama, Ayotte: On fiscal cliff, find common ground
Still battling over tax rates for the wealthiest Americans, the president and GOP senator agree split Congress can compromise