The dismal economy isn’t just affecting people’s bottom line. The US birth rate has dropped dramatically as the economy has tanked. Check out this chart.

Looking at the chart it seems like only two states, both pretty flat, have managed to buck the trend.

Experts say Rick Perry’s plan to have the US military fight drug cartels in Mexico might not work out so well.

Mitt Romney has reported his money take for the 3rd quarter. And it’s significantly behind Rick Perry’s — $14 million and change to $17 million. But most of that was probably raised during Perry brief era of awesomeness. Curious whether he’s outraising Mitt now.

Gallup: Public support for the death penalty hits a 39-year low — but still gets 61 percent approval.