The Obamacare exchanges begin enrollment in October. Here’s a look at a TV ad for the exchange being rolled out in Vermont — one of states that created its own exchange rather than punting to the feds. Note the local emphasis in the tagline: “It’s for Vermonters, by Vermonters.” Read More

Maine town official’s Facebook post gets the attention of the Secret Service.

Our reporter Hunter Walker spent a day with the tea party GOP Senate nominee from New Jersey, Steve Lonegan. And wow. Lonegan unloaded about “single mom shit,” “angry looking Mexican guys” and, uh, more. Just read this.

George Zimmerman’s wife pleads guilty to perjury charge.

Bill de Blasio taking control of the NYC mayor’s race, according to the latest poll.

What Chris Matthews has to say about racism then versus racism now.

Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst (R): “I know Wendy Davis. And I don’t think she stands a chance running for statewide office.”

Watch the 50th anniversary events on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Department of Veterans Affairs says federal law still prohibits it from providing spousal benefits to same-sex married couples.

Cory Booker’s opponent goes Cro-Magnon on the gay thing.