Former Miss America Called ‘Street Walker’ by Local GOP Leader
A former Miss America winner who is now a GOP candidate for Congress was called a string of profane names today, including “street walker,” ”love child” and “Miss Queen. ” Her attacker? A local Republican Party chairman in central Illinois. Erika Harold, the 2003 winner… Read More »
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Bloomberg Gun Group Apologizes for Honoring Marathon Bombing Suspect
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was run over by his brother after a gunfight with police, was named as a victim of gun violence during an event held by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the anti-gun violence group run by New York City Mayor… Read More »
Eldest Duggar Moving to Washington For Job With Family Research Council
Josh Duggar, who is known as a pro-life activist, fundamentalist Christian, reality show star and the eldest of 19 children, is adding another title to his public persona. On Monday, Duggar announced via Twitter that he will be joining the Family Research Council as executive… Read More »
At Brandenburg Gate, Obama Warns ‘Our Work Is Not Yet Done’
BERLIN — Speaking at Berlin’s historic Brandenburg Gate, President Obama today challenged Western democracies not to become complacent in the post-Cold War era, saying “our work is not yet done.” “Complacency is not the character of great nations. Today’s threats are not as stark as… Read More »
Third GOP Senator Backs Gay Marriage
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska came out today in support of gay marriage, the third GOP senator to change course on the issue this year. In an op-ed that will be posted shortly on the senator’s website, she notes that her change in opinion… Read More »
The Note: Obama At The Gate
By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES WHAT A DIFFERENCE FIVE YEARS MAKES: In Berlin five years ago, Barack Obama addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds he’s ever seen. He was treated as such superstar that the McCain campaign responded with a TV commercial… Read More »
Obama Preps Big Speech at Historic Brandenburg Gate
BERLIN — Here in Berlin five years ago, Barack Obama addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds he’s ever seen. He was treated as such superstar that the McCain campaign responded with a TV commercial using footage of the Berlin speech to brand… Read More »
House Committee Would Criminalize Being Undocumented
One small step for immigration in the Senate, one giant leap backward in the House? While the Senate was working to amend the bipartisan immigration bill on the floor, the House Judiciary Committee was busy late Tuesday night passing its piecemeal approach to immigration overhaul…. Read More »
The Note’s Must-Reads for Wednesday, June 19, 2013
The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ Jayce Henderson, Amanda VanAllen, Will Cantine and Carrie Halperin FOREIGN AFFAIRS: ABC News’… Read More »
House Passes Bill Banning Abortion After 20 Weeks
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted this evening to pass legislation to ban abortion after 20 weeks, except in what Democrats assailed as “narrow” cases of incest of a minor, rape, and health of the mother, prompting a partisan debate on the House floor… Read More »
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