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Obama holds edge over Romney in general election matchup, poll finds
The Washington Post Elections
Feb 06Boosted by improved public confidence in his economic stewardship, President Obama for the first time holds a clear edge over Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a hypothetical general-election matchup, according to a new Washington Post-A... »
State Roundup, February 3, 2012
The Maryland Reporter State Roundup
Feb 03Lockboxes are proposed to safeguard state transportation and bay trust funds; U.S. Interior Secretary Salazar gives green light to Mid-Atlantic offshore wind farms with quicker development process, but lawmakers remain unconvinced that industry is viab... »
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Politico 44 Box
Feb 01Democrats say top DOJ officials weren't behind Fast and Furious (CNN). Intelligence director says Iran is now willing to attack U.S. (Wall Street Journal || Siobhan Gorman). Rand Paul legally objects to Obama's recess appointments (POLITICO || Seung ... »
Cardin has solid poll numbers, massive cash advantage over GOP opponent
WashingtonPost.com Maryland Politics
Jan 31Sen. Benjamin Cardin has 175 times as much cash as his best-known Republican opponent, as a new survey shows the Maryland Democrat to be in solid shape for reelection. A Washington Post poll released this week shows that 47 percent of registered voters... »
Are second-graders already over-tested?
Washingtonpost.com Maryland Politics
Jan 30Washington Post education blogger Valerie Strauss gave a shout-out to Montgomery County Superintendent Joshua Starr for proposing to eliminate a standardized test used in the second grade. “At a time when many school systems around the country are — un... »
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Romney leads big in poll as GOP base splinters
The Washington Post Behind The Numbers
Feb 06Mitt Romney holds a wide lead over other GOP contenders in a new Washington Post-ABC News national poll, but his support continues to lag among core Republican constituencies and he faces an uphill battle appealing to those not already backing his cand... »
Obama and Romney on the economy — empathy or competence?
The Washington Post Behind The Numbers
Feb 06On trust to handle the No. 1 issue — the economy — public perceptions of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney diverge in important ways, particularly among independent voters. Among all registered voters, the president is, by a wide margin, viewed as being mor... »
Arts Roundup: Magnited Edition
Arts Desk
Feb 06The Texting Epidemic?: In a lengthy essay, Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday says we're having a crisis of moviegoing manners, citing a couple of amusing news stories from last year—like Alamo Drafthouse's amusing "trailer" featuring a patron th... »
Romney Wins Florida but Heads to Nevada Battered and Bruised
The Atlantic Politics Channel
Feb 01There is now little doubt that he'll be the nominee, but the Sunshine State has serious sullied his brand for the race ahead. »
Federal pay freeze: How would it affect you? | Federal Buzz
The Washington Post Federal Eye
Jan 31The House is planning to vote Wednesday on a bill sponsored by Rep. Sean P. Duffy (R-Wis.) that would freeze federal and congressional employee pay for an additional year. For this week’s Federal Buzz, we want to know what you make of the proposal. How... »
