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What Does Ron Paul Want? Hint: It's Not About The 2012 GOP Nomination

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Ron Paul knows he's not going to be the Republican nominee for president this year. Mitt Romney has it all but locked up. But Paul's supporters are flooding state conventions, getting elected as convention delegates ... and preparing for life after 2012.

What Does Ron Paul Want? Hint: It's Not About The 2012 GOP Nomination

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Obama & Gay Marriage: 'Courageous' Or Put Into A Corner?; Happy 300th Podcast!

President Obama participates in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC's Good Morning America in the White House on May 9. During the interview, Obama expressed his support for gay marriage, a first for a U.S. president. The White House/Getty Images hide caption

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Obama & Gay Marriage: 'Courageous' Or Put Into A Corner?; Happy 300th Podcast!

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President Obama's decision to back same-sex marriage was no small feat. But did he do it because Vice President Biden forced his hand? Plus: your favorite "It's All Politics" podcast moments.

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Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar May Not Survive Tuesday's GOP Primary

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In 1974, Richard Lugar was known as "Richard Nixon's favorite mayor," which didn't help his bid for the Senate. Now, with the Tea Party calling him "Barack Obama's favorite senator," he is in real danger of losing the GOP primary on Tuesday.

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Top Five Vice Presidential Picks Since 1960

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The importance of naming a running mate has always been exaggerated. But sometimes it makes a difference. Here are the Top 5 VP picks of the past half century.

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With Casey At The Bat, Will Pennsylvania Republicans Once Again Swing & Miss?

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With Casey At The Bat, Will Pennsylvania Republicans Once Again Swing & Miss?

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Pennsylvania has a long history of electing Republicans to the Senate. Since 1962, the GOP candidate has lost just twice. But Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat seeking a second term, is a clear favorite for re-election.

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Who Will Be Romney's Running Mate?

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Who Will Be Romney's Running Mate?

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Who will be Mitt Romney's running mate? Enter the Political Junkie contest and you can win a big prize (or something). Deadline is April 30.

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Republicans Have Run Against The Courts For Years; Will It Be Obama's Turn?

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If the Supreme Court decides in June to throw out the healthcare law, will President Obama target the Court during his re-election campaign?

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