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Politics Week Ahead: Bachmann, Money and the Tour de Iowa ABC News (blog) The two phrases you need to remember for next week are Michele Bachmann and Money Bags. And the place of the week is Iowa. Tour de Iowa- Bachmann will officially kick off her campaign Monday in Waterloo, Iowa. The President is in that state on Tuesday ... See all stories on this topic »

Top GOP fundraiser: 'There's not too much money in politics' Christian Science Monitor "There is not too much money in politics," Mr. Duncan said Friday, in defense of his group's goal. It is a matter of context, Duncan said at a Monitor-sponsored breakfast with reporters. "Our $120 million is in relation to a couple billion [dollars] on ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor

War and politics Washington Post (blog) By Jennifer Rubin Remember when the left excoriated President George W. Bush for bringing up Sept. 11 in his reelection campaign? There was something unseemly about referring to his finest hour, I suppose. It was rubbish, but when it comes to ... See all stories on this topic »

Is Bernanke Playing Politics? Barron's Ryan McConaghy, an economist at Third Way, a Democratic think tank, says Bernanke is displaying his expertise, not his politics. "He's not going out on a limb, but reflecting a broad consensus of economic experts." Greg Valliere, top political analyst ... See all stories on this topic »

Letter: Take politics out of family planning Memphis Commercial Appeal I hope the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department recognizes the wisdom of allowing women to continue using Planned Parenthood for family planning services in Memphis with federal family planning funding (June 22 article, "Family planning services ... See all stories on this topic »

Mideast: Politics triumph over reason Madison Times Apply the words of wisdom to the prospective UN-endorsed recognition of Palestinian statehood, but replace "the heart" with 'politics'. Though the Israeli-Palestinian peace-making and state-building process is integrative, remarkably, none of its two ... See all stories on this topic »

Pipeline Politics In Central Asia – Analysis Eurasia Review The growing multi-polarity in global politics and a scramble to secure access to depleting natural resources, especially oil and gas, have led to the emergence of a "New Great Game' that has the potential to fix the future structure of the global ... See all stories on this topic »

Maryland Politics: State's lawmakers split on Libya vote Baltimore Sun (blog) Maryland's congressional delegation split along party lines Friday over a resolution in the House of Representatives that would have authorized President Barack Obama to continue US military involvement in Libya for one year, with the state's six ... See all stories on this topic »

James's return will help unite NDP Vancouver Sun By Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun June 25, 2011 2:06 AM After Carole James was forced out of the New Democratic Party leadership last fall, she appeared well on her way to quitting provincial politics altogether. "I said when I came into politics that I ... See all stories on this topic »

Markets, Politics and the Euro Wall Street Pit One of the most memorable quotes of the financial crisis was delivered by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in May 2010, when she declared that "in a way, it is a struggle between politics and the markets. We must reestablish the primacy of politics over ... See all stories on this topic »

Politics over Shivaji statue delays Mumbai airport expansion Business Standard Further expansion of the Mumbai airport — in the form of an integrated terminal — is getting delayed over shifting the statue of Maratha warrior king Shivaji, as a number of political parties oppose this move. "We have completed 75 per cent of work, ... See all stories on this topic »

Roy to quit - on her own terms Stuff.co.nz HEATHER ROY: 'In politics they say it's not being stabbed from the back you have to worry about, it's being stabbed from the front.' When Heather Roy was sacked as ACT deputy leader and ordered to stay home for two weeks, she marched back into ... See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

Why women in politics matter Salon The Arab Spring created hope for democracy in which women would at least have a voice. But we're still waiting By Marianne Mollmann A woman holds an Egyptian flag in front of riot police during a protest in Cairo January 26, 2011. ... See all stories on this topic » Salon

In Politics: Neither Party Budges On The Budget NPR Host Michel Martin talks about this week's politics with Republican strategist Ron Christie and Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist and blogger Cynthia Tucker. MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin, and you're listening to TELL ME MORE from NPR ... See all stories on this topic »

Gadkari advises BSY against 'truth test': 'Don't mix religion and politics' Indian Express BJP chief Nitin Gadkari has advised Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa not to mix religion and politics by taking oath before deities to counter allegations made against him by opposition parties. Gadkari's advice follows similar suggestions made by a ... See all stories on this topic »

'It's Politics: Pasadena Tea partiers ready to unveil "Courage, New Hampshire ... Pasadena Star-News By Frank Girardot, Staff Writer Editor's note: It's Politics reports Saturdays on the ins and outs of San Gabriel Valley and Pasadena area politics. Tea Partiers are rolling out the red carpet in Monrovia Sunday with the premiere of a one-hour drama ... See all stories on this topic »

Proposed Lokpal members to leave politics, business, have single term Economic Times NEW DELHI: The proposed Lokpal bill, according to its draft, envisages an 11-member panel, whose members will have to end their membership of a legislature, political party or association with any work or business before assuming office. ... See all stories on this topic »

Rulers eyeing AJK resources: Nawaz The Nation, Pakistan MUZAFFARABAD - The corrupt rulers of Pakistan are trying to extend their corruption sphere to AJK, the PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said on Friday, adding that his party considers politics a sacred and honourable thing and decries corruption in the name of ... See all stories on this topic » The Nation, Pakistan

International politics delay moving of drilling equipment to Togo Gadsden Times By Andy Powell Clean Water for the Children workers will have equipment in Togo for drilling wells, but it will be a few months later than planned. The group's evangelism arm, which its literature describes as a faith-based, nonprofit ministry that ... See all stories on this topic »

Georgiou blasts Reid, accuses him of "petty politics" and "selective memory ... Las Vegas Sun "We are simply not involved in the business of politics and we feel it is important for our company and the families we employ to keep our attention focused on the business," company president Neil Roth said in a statement to the National Journal on ... See all stories on this topic »

Politics of fear tactics The National Law Journal If we remain committed to the "politics of anecdote and fear," we must remember not only the names of the victims of noncitizen offenders but also of those noncitizens whose health has been permanently marred or who even died in immigration detention ... See all stories on this topic »

Weekend TV talk shows Los Angeles Times GOP economic plan; budget battles; politics: Sen. Jim DeMint (RS.C.) (N) 6 and 9 am CNN CBS News Sunday Morning Hugh Hefner; Laura Bell discusses her works of art made of dryer lint. (N) 7 am KCBS Fareed Zakaria GPS Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai, ... See all stories on this topic »

Chris Christie's Democratic helpers Salon Over the last two decades, Norcross has unified the county and local Democratic organizations in the region, mixing business and politics to transform them into lavishly funded machines. Norcross was instrumental in Sweeney's rise (he ousted a 28-year ... See all stories on this topic » Salon

POLITICS: Former Tri-City Rep. Inslee to announce governor's run Monday Mid Columbia Tri City Herald By Herald staff Seattle Representatives for Democrat Jay Inslee said he'll officially announce his campaign for the Governor's Mansion in Seattle and Wapato on Monday. Inslee formerly represented the Tri-Cities in Congress before being ousted by ... See all stories on this topic »

Oregon politics roundup: 'cool schools,' hookah lounges and the public safety ... OregonLive.com By Ryan Kost, The Oregonian Well, just when you think you have it all figured out, the Oregon Legislature pulls one on you. It seemed nearly certain that lawmakers would make a run for Sine Die today, but yesterday, the House voted to adjourn until ... See all stories on this topic » OregonLive.com

Keith Olbermann's case for gay marriage Salon "This is, corny as it seems, not about politics or religion or power or lobbying. It is about love" Unfortunately for Keith, his message falls on deaf conservatives ears. Love for fellow humans? LOL! Conservatives know nothing but hatred for anyone who ... See all stories on this topic »

The biggest victory for gay marriage yet Salon But the good guys won, which is unusual in politics and unheard of in Albany. It's huge, though, isn't it? Gay marriage in the third-most populous state in the nation, passed by the elected legislature and not through the courts. ... See all stories on this topic » Salon

Utah politics: Cement good, liquor bad ... Salt Lake Tribune (blog) If he's not, it will be because of politics. ... ... Granato has been a vigorous opponent of the Legislature's ill-conceived cuts to the DABC budget. He particularly objected to the prospect of closing profitable state liquor stores, which are cash ... See all stories on this topic »

AG King answers his critics, says law not politics guides him Alamogordo Daily News By Milan Simonich Santa Fe Bureau ALBUQUERQUE - State Attorney General Gary King, in a wide-ranging, 90-minute defense of himself, said today that his detractors may be most upset because he has not tried to prosecute former governor Bill Richardson. ... See all stories on this topic »

Obey: GOP playing hardball politics with redistricting Leader-Telegram Former US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, said a leaked plan by Republicans to redraw congressional districts is overly political and would make elections less competitive. Posted: Friday, June 24, 2011 11:42 pm | Updated: 11:48 pm, Fri Jun 24, 2011. ... See all stories on this topic »

Second Special Session Possible, Says Gov. Perry [Politics] Austinist It could be a long summer at the Capitol for Texas legislators (at least for some). Gov. Rick Perry commented Wednesday that if the Legislature could not reach an agreement on reforming the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ("TWIA"), he would call ... See all stories on this topic » Austinist

Politics blog: Redistricting maps circulating among GOP lawmakers Capital Times Republican Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald speaks to the Assembly at the state Capitol on Feb. 24, 2011. MP KING – State Journal archives Rumors about redistricting in Wisconsin have been floating for weeks. Democrats suspected that the redistricting ... See all stories on this topic »

Alabama immigration law: Policy or politics? Facing South By Kathy Mulady, Equal Voice Despite soaring deficits, cuts in social services, worker layoffs and tornado-devastated communities, Alabama's first Republican-controlled government in 136 years has turned its focus on undocumented immigrants, ... See all stories on this topic »

Lupe's 'Kick-Push' Politics Exposes Black Disengagement and Confusion The Atlanta Post Generally speaking, the African American community – while savvy in its political choices throughout the generations – suffers from a desperate lack of schooling on the game known as politics. Lupe's comment only worsened the situation by his attempt ... See all stories on this topic » The Atlanta Post

Mnangagwa blasts Tsvangirai for asking army not to interfere in politics ZimDaily Addressing an MDC rally at Mkoba Stadium in Gweru on Sunday, Mr Tsvangirai threw a challenge at the security chiefs to resign from their posts and take up politics full time. "From a professional point of view, the ZDF service chiefs found it ... See all stories on this topic » ZimDaily

Energy Policy Should be Above Politics Mackinac Center for Public Policy By Russ Harding | 6/24/2011 10:50 AM While the price of gas at the pump is still high, it has been steadily dropping across the nation for the past three weeks. Motorists in many areas of Michigan are paying between 50 to 70 cents per gallon less than ... See all stories on this topic »

It's no holds barred on the campaign trail Bangkok Post Politicians will do practically anything to woo voters and their campaigns are designed to emphasise the fun side of politics. One way to win voters' hearts is for the candidates to wai in respect to anybody who comes their way. ... See all stories on this topic » Bangkok Post

A taste of politics at Girls State phillyBurbs.com Summer may have just begun for high school students, but juniors in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program are back to work for a week. Not because they have to — because they want to. About 400 girls, chosen by the American Legion ... See all stories on this topic »

Barry Rascovar: Grasmick kept schoolchildren, not politics, foremost Gazette.net Montgomery County Sports Fifth, she refuses to mix politics with education. Sixth, she knows how to collaborate and instill intense loyalty in people who work with her. Seventh, she knows how to count votes, whether on the state school board which hires the superintendent or ... See all stories on this topic »

Blair Lee: Dirty tricks in politics Gazette.net Montgomery County Sports Election fraud, dirty tricks and voter suppression have a long history in Maryland politics. Baltimore earned the moniker "Mob Town" in part for the gangs of hired thugs who routinely intimidated voters. A newspaper account of the 1838 gubernatorial ... See all stories on this topic »

Paul, McCotter playing Straw Poll politics Washington Examiner (blog) Move over Mitt Romney! The winner at the Iowa GOP's Ames real estate auction as of Thursday was Rep. Ron Paul, who placed the highest bid for a straw poll location and came away with the spot Romney had in 2008, spending $31000. ... See all stories on this topic »

This Week in Politics & Digital: Politicians Go Local Mashable Much has been made of social media's role in national politics but we're seeing it put to use more and more in local, targeted markets. Social media is becoming not just a way to reach the American public but to corner and engage special interest ... See all stories on this topic »

ON POLITICS Honolulu Star-Advertiser If religion and politics are banned subjects in polite conversation, then next year's presidential race with two Mormons running for president could be America's continuing X-rated dialog. In Hawaii, there are strong Mormon pockets on Oahu, ... See all stories on this topic »

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