Political Circus: Obama consulted with 'Dancing with the Stars'? (via CNN Political Ticker)

Washington (CNN) — Politics is serious business — but not all the time. Programmer in chief As for the timing of President Obama's Libya speech Monday night, the New York Times' Bill Carter reports that the White House scheduled it around network shows, including ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Full Story … Read More

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Ohio collective-bargaining battle gets personal (via CNN Political Ticker)

Columbus, Ohio (CNN) — In their bruising fight over collective-bargaining rights with Ohio's governor, police and firefighter unions have put their battle cry on a bumper sticker, "Help the Middle Class, Ticket Kasich." The one-liner is a reference to a 3-year-old routine traffic stop that Gov. John Kasich would rather forget. … Read More

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POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 (via CNN Political Ticker)

The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. Click on the headlines for more. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: http://www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: Obama signals willingness to arm Libyan rebels On a day when opposition forces in Libya suffered battlefield losses, President Barack Obama made clear in interviews Tuesday with the three major U.S. television networks that … Read More

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Christie to help House Republicans raise $10 million (via CNN Political Ticker)

Washington (CNN) — If you want to raise big bucks, bring in a big name. With New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as the headliner, the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual fundraising dinner Wednesday night in the nation's capitol is projected to bring in just over $10 million, an NRCC official confirms to CNN. The $10.1 million, which includes pledges from contributors, is a big jump from the $6 million raised in 2009 and the $7 mill … Read More

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Rubio for vice president? (via CNN Political Ticker)

(CNN) — Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida predicts he won't be on the GOP presidential ticket in 2012 — in the No. 1 or the No. 2 spot. "I'm not going to be the vice presidential nominee," Rubio said Tuesday on Fox News' "Hannity." "It's important that I have that attitude too because otherwise I won't be able to do this job well." The freshman senator, who won his November election with backing from the tea party movement, added Florida d … Read More

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