Editors’ Blog - 2012
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05.14.12 | 5:26 am
Con Man To GOP Stars Finally Nabbed

For years, “Bobby Thompson” flew in the highest circles of political power.

Photographed alongside President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, John Boehner and other GOP power brokers, ostensibly as a representative a veterans’ charity, “Thompson” was in the game.

Just one problem. It was all a scam.

“Thompson” was arrested last month after a years-long manhunt spanning multiple states. But still, no one knows who he really is.

Eric Lach unwinds the tale.

05.14.12 | 5:52 am
Constituuuution-al Convention?

Are Ron Paul supporters preparing to sow chaos at the GOP’s convention?

05.14.12 | 5:53 am
The Big Tell on Gay Marriage

We have and will keep reviewing all the polls. But I think nothing says more about the transformation of the politics of gay marriage than the fact that the main reaction from the GOP has been to claim that President Obama is just playing politics, playing for political advantage. Read More

05.14.12 | 8:26 am
The Numbers on Gay Marriage

Today in Episode 2 of my new show, The Set-Up, I look at whether President Obama will lose votes for his announcement on gay marriage …





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05.14.12 | 9:24 am
That A Pistol In Your Pocket?

Do you love carrying your concealed weapon around town, but tire of the discomfort and ridicule you receive from cramming it into your pocket?

A Texas cop and entrepreneur has solved the former — we’re less sure about the latter.

05.14.12 | 10:54 am
Paul Packs It In

Ron Paul effectively suspends presidential campaign. Supporters will focus on picking off delegates already won by other candidates.

05.14.12 | 11:16 am
Yet More Evidence

Another poll — now from Pew — showing that most voters aren’t moved either way by President Obama’s announcement on gay marriage. But among those who are, a very small margin say they’re less favorable.

Meanwhile, Mitt Romney continues to play down or avoid opportunities to play up the issue of same sex marriage.

05.14.12 | 12:06 pm
Rhode Island Gov Issues Gay Marriage Order

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, the one-time moderate Republican who is now an independent, has issued an executive order declaring that Rhode Island will recognize out-of-state same sex marriages.

Rhode Island currently permits civil unions but not same sex marriages.

05.15.12 | 4:20 am
Bained

Mitt Romney fires back at the Obama campaign’s Bain fusillade.

05.15.12 | 4:53 am
Trayvon Martin Update

Florida prosecutors on Monday handed over evidence, including security camera video from the night Trayvon Martin was killed, to George Zimmerman’s defense team.