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The Overhead Smash: Complexity crushes

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Small business is typically hit hardest by government regulation. Often, this has to do with the overhead costs that the regulations impose on businesses, and how small companies are less able to absorb those costs. We've seen the big guys often supporting the proposed regulations that will crush their smaller competitors.
Timothy P. Carney Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner @TPCarney
The Overhead Smash: Complexity crushes small banks >> http://t.co/XNPTVuGB

Poll: Warren heritage story not affecting voters

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — A new Suffolk University poll released late last night shows that Sen Scott Brown R-Mass. is basically tied at 48 percent versus Elizabeth Warren at 47 percent. Although the controversy surrounding Elizabeth Warren's Native American heritage has dominated the news in the race, it does not appear to be destroying her campaign.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
But Warren's unfavorable ratings have risen five points since February http://t.co/jfLMiQ8x
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Poll: Warren heritage story not affecting voters http://t.co/jfLMiQ8x

Obama: Romney hasn't been in the 'real world'

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — At a fundraiser last night at the Hyatt Recency in Denver, President Obama suggested that Romney failed to understand the problems facing America Calling him a "patriotic American," Obama admitted that Romney should, "be proud of the great personal success he's had as the CEO of a large financial firm."
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Obama: Romney hasn't been in the 'real world' http://t.co/7lnoUdj4

D.C. ranks 6th nationally for bad traffic

washingtonexaminer.com — D.C. ranks 6th nationally for bad traffic
Brian Hughes White House, Presidential Campaign, and Maryland Politics Reporter, Washington Examiner @BrianHughes_
RT @lizessley: New report says #DC 6th in nation for bad #traffic, behind NYC and LA: http://t.co/lJp1iNLY
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
RT @lizessley: New report says #DC 6th in nation for bad #traffic, behind NYC and LA: http://t.co/ciYNI6Du
Rachel Baye Montgomery County, Maryland, Reporter, Washington Examiner @RachelBaye
RT @lizessley: New report says #DC 6th in nation for bad #traffic, behind NYC and LA: http://t.co/ToFRjtdp
Liz Essley Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @lizessley
New report says #DC 6th in nation for bad #traffic, behind NYC and LA: http://t.co/6ilrIJzG

John King laments: Fewer watching CNN

washingtonexaminer.com — John King laments: Fewer watching CNN
Steve Lackmeyer Reporter and Columnist, The Oklahoman @stevelackmeyer
John King laments: Fewer watching CNN http://t.co/fDiEYtkJ //Real journalism loses out to Fox News & MSNBC. That's really sad folks.

WH: Obama has demonstrated 'fiscal restraint'

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — White House Press Secretary Jay Carney insisted to reporters on Air Force One today that President Obama has "demonstrated significant fiscal restraint" and applied a "balanced approach." According to the pool report, Carney added that any reporting to the contrary, would just be the result of "sloth and laziness."
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @bccohan: In the "you can't make this stuff up" category: http://t.co/baGg5Cy1
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Carney: Obama has "demonstrated significant fiscal restraint” says reporting to the contrary is "sloth and laziness" http://t.co/VqdSNKHW
Philip Klein Senior Writer, Washington Examiner @philipaklein
RT @charliespiering: Carney: Obama has "demonstrated significant fiscal restraint” http://t.co/7LMJaLW5

Romney turns focus to education, assails unions

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Mitt Romney made his first foray into education reform Wednesday, endorsing the use of vouchers to give parents a greater choice in educating their children while accusing President Obama of putting concerns of teachers unions ahead of students' interests.
Brian Hughes White House, Presidential Campaign, and Maryland Politics Reporter, Washington Examiner @BrianHughes_
#Romney turns focus to education, assails unions: http://t.co/lagEOlKm

Obama to party with rock stars tonight

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — President Obam is working today, speaking at the Air Force Academy graduation, but tonight, one half of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band will play at a high-dollar fundraiser with the president. Approximately 60 people will pay $35,800 -- roughly $2.14 million total -- to have dinner with Obama in Silicon Valley tonight.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
RT @Joelmentum: Will Graham Nash play "The Ballad of Bradley Manning" at Obama's fundraiser tonight? http://t.co/FLS6sWG3
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @Joelmentum: Will Graham Nash play "The Ballad of Bradley Manning" at Obama's fundraiser tonight? http://t.co/I8jOUdZM

Fairfax taekwondo coach indicted for sexual relations with students

washingtonexaminer.com — Fairfax taekwondo coach indicted for sexual relations with students
Lisa Gartner Education Reporter, Washington Examiner @Lisa_Examiner
RT @emilybabay: Fairfax taekwondo coach indicted over alleged sexual relations with students: http://t.co/T6c8DKO2
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
Fairfax taekwondo coach indicted over alleged sexual relations with students: http://t.co/jkfN2f0s

Man arrested in wife's District Heights stabbing death

washingtonexaminer.com — Man arrested in wife's District Heights stabbing death
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
RT @emilybabay: P.G. man arrested for allegedly stabbing wife to death http://t.co/JCb3hERW
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
P.G. man arrested for allegedly stabbing wife to death http://t.co/f9Wo0G7p

Obama's war on private equity is all rhetoric

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — President Obama has promised to run against the private equity industry in which Mitt Romney made his millions. But Obama, amid all his talk of "reform" and battling the special interests, has done virtually nothing to check the supposed excesses of that industry.
Timothy P. Carney Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner @TPCarney
Obama's war on private equity is all rhetoric | My column >> http://t.co/MkIO9uGL
Timothy P. Carney Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner @TPCarney
Obama wages war on Private Equity, but in rhetoric, rather than in deed. http://t.co/PV1MB0ZC

Young mother missing from Va. for more than a month

washingtonexaminer.com — Young mother missing from Va. for more than a month
Steve Contorno Politics Reporter, Washington Examiner @scontorno
RT @emilybabay: This week's missing person: A young Virginia mother who vanished more than a month ago http://t.co/QW0b7NZo
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
This week's missing person: A young Virginia mother who vanished more than a month ago http://t.co/4IVuLByA

Analysis: Transit center doesn't meet Montgomery County requirements

washingtonexaminer.com — Analysis: Transit center doesn't meet Montgomery County requirements
Rachel Baye Montgomery County, Maryland, Reporter, Washington Examiner @RachelBaye
Dispute over Silver Spring Transit Center continues with new report saying facility not up to code http://t.co/hug6okQD
Liz Essley Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @lizessley
Silver Spring Transit Center doesn't meet MontCo bldg requirements, new analysis finds. @RachelBaye reports: http://t.co/00cDzLSd

Heritage Foundation shows lighter side on Pinterest

washingtonexaminer.com — Heritage Foundation shows lighter side on Pinterest
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
RT @Heritage: Have you heard? We're big on @Pinterest! Our account was spotlighted in the @DCExaminer: http://t.co/yAvivvQ5 cc: @NikkiSchwab

MoCo to hold warrant clear-up program

washingtonexaminer.com — MoCo to hold warrant clear-up program
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
MoCo law enforcement agencies to hold warrant clear-up program: http://t.co/b9rV0n6y

Gabrielle Union to race for a cure

washingtonexaminer.com — Gabrielle Union to race for a cure
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Gabrielle Union to race for a cure: Gabrielle Union will be attending the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cur... http://t.co/wK3f7CDG

Vikings pillage taxpayers

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Politicians love subsidizing developers, for all sorts of reasons. Few types of projects get as much corporate welfare -- and deserve it as little -- as professional sports arena and stadiums [stadia?]. The Minnesota Vikings just secured a half-a-billion dollars in taxpayer subsidies for their new stadium.
Timothy P. Carney Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner @TPCarney
Vikings pillage taxpayers >> http://t.co/R5f9Ja9R

Young mother missing from Va. for more than a month

washingtonexaminer.com — Young mother missing from Va. for more than a month
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
This week's missing person: http://t.co/SmeUe5u6 And more local cases: http://t.co/OHIS4Of0

James Carville, Mary Matalin once again inviting Washington to New Orleans

washingtonexaminer.com — James Carville, Mary Matalin once again inviting Washington to New Orleans
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
James Carville, Mary Matalin once again inviting Washington to New Orleans: For the fourth year in a row, marrie... http://t.co/0ggIMIhB

Alexandria man sentenced for scamming relatives, friends

washingtonexaminer.com — Alexandria man sentenced for scamming relatives, friends
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
Alexandria man sentenced for bilking family, friends out of $300k in 4 separate scams: http://t.co/qGKD7csl

Work zone alert: No Green Line service between 5 Metro stations this weekend

washingtonexaminer.com — Work zone alert: No Green Line service between 5 Metro stations this weekend
Kytja Weir Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @kytja
Celebrate Blue & Orange Line #WMATA riders. No weekend track work this upcoming 3-day holiday weekend: http://t.co/AtP5rROX
Kytja Weir Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @kytja
Warning, #WMATA riders: No Green Line trains btwn 5 stops, truncated Yellow Line & Red Line singletracking this wknd: http://t.co/AtP5rROX

Heritage Foundation shows lighter side on Pinterest

washingtonexaminer.com — Heritage Foundation shows lighter side on Pinterest
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Heritage Foundation shows lighter side on Pinterest: As a think tank, the Heritage Foundation produces plenty of... http://t.co/OzMTgy5S

Online impostors want a piece of Michelle Obama's book action

washingtonexaminer.com — Online impostors want a piece of Michelle Obama's book action
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Online impostors want a piece of Michelle Obama's book action: First lady Michelle Obama's first book "American ... http://t.co/XDBoALPr

Fairfax taekwondo coach indicted for sexual relations with students

washingtonexaminer.com — Fairfax taekwondo coach indicted for sexual relations with students
Sean Casey Photojournalist, NBC Washington, D.C. @photoviewdc
RT @fcbreakingnews: Fairfax taekwondo coach indicted for sexual relations with students http://t.co/VHsDUnQQ

Cuccinelli backs Walker in Wisconsin recall

washingtonexaminer.com — Cuccinelli backs Walker in Wisconsin recall
Steve Contorno Politics Reporter, Washington Examiner @scontorno
#Virginia AG Cuccinelli backs Gov. Walker in #Wisconsin recall race http://t.co/nzShsWHE #wirecall #vapol

Barone: Life in a cocoon dulls political responses

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — It's comfortable living in a cocoon -- associating only with those who share your views, reading journalism and watching news that only reinforce them, avoiding those on the other side of the cultural divide. Liberals have been doing this for a long time.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
"The Madison mob seemed unaware that there were attractive arguments on Walker's side." http://t.co/VQScgk7d

WH to Press: Don't buy into Republican debt B.S.

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — As I wrote earlier today, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney schooled the press today on how to cover the president's record on spending. Carney insisted that Obama has "demonstrated significant fiscal restraint and acted with great fiscal responsibility," and added some editorial commentary for the reporters.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
WH to Press: Don't buy into Republican debt B.S. http://t.co/KIUicakU

Hustler's lewd fake image angers female pundits

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — According to Madeleine Morgenstern of the Blaze, Hustler Magazine has photoshopped an image of conservative comentator S.E. Cupp for their magazine. The explicit image is featured in the magazine as a "Celebrity Fantasy." The image has sparked outrage on Twitter, including female pundits such as Kirsten Powers a Daily Beast columnist and Fox News political analyst.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Hustler's lewd fake image angers female pundits http://t.co/a5riODPU

Labor union suing Obama's Labor Department

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Washington, D.C. -- Alex Bastani, president of the local 12 chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), told union members that they are filing a complaint against the Department of Labor that may develop into a class action lawsuit.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @Joelmentum: Labor union suing Obama's Labor Department http://t.co/vU7lZis5 @freddoso @SecretsBedard

Maryland tops in region for injury prevention tactics

washingtonexaminer.com — Maryland tops in region for injury prevention tactics
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
RT @dcexaminerlocal: #Maryland is tops in the region for its injury prevention efforts http://t.co/WCeTUMPU

Virginia says Dulles tolls don't have to rise so much

washingtonexaminer.com — Virginia says Dulles tolls don't have to rise so much
Liz Essley Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @lizessley
#MWAA needs to tap into $5.4B surplus and lower tolls on the Dulles Toll Road, #Va officials say: http://t.co/Hogru4J7
Liz Essley Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @lizessley
Dulles toll payers could save about $450 per year if airports authority would change finance plan, Va. officials say: http://t.co/Hogru4J7

District considers running own school security

washingtonexaminer.com — District considers running own school security
Lisa Gartner Education Reporter, Washington Examiner @Lisa_Examiner
D.C. might bring school security in-house after years of contractors who fraternized w/ students, didn't detect threats http://t.co/qlCyF6R4

Man charged in rapper's slaying over botched drug deal

washingtonexaminer.com — Man charged in rapper's slaying over botched drug deal
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @dcexaminerlocal: Man arrested in the slaying of a local rapper that stemmed from a botched drug deal http://t.co/ObdxDQNM

Gray aide pleads guilty, outlines campaign fraud

washingtonexaminer.com — Gray aide pleads guilty, outlines campaign fraud
Alan Blinder City Hall Reporter, Washington Examiner @alanblinder
ICYMI: A friend of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray pleaded guilty to campaign finance & obstruction of justice charges: http://t.co/zmdxY7vA

Obama fighting for GOP-friendly Colorado

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — President Obama will crisscross Colorado Wednesday, raising cash and speaking to the newest members of the Air Force in a state that has emerged as one of his top targets -- and arguably the toughest of all swing states -- in the 2012 presidential race.
Brian Hughes White House, Presidential Campaign, and Maryland Politics Reporter, Washington Examiner @BrianHughes_
#Obama fighting for GOP-friendly Colorado: http://t.co/1wVrokBo

16 P.G. nightclub owners, managers indicted for alcohol, tax charges

washingtonexaminer.com — 16 P.G. nightclub owners, managers indicted for alcohol, tax charges
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @dcexaminerlocal: 16 Prince George’s nightclub owners and managers indicted for alcohol, tax charges http://t.co/iGWP5T8L

Biden: Tea Party stopped us from growing economy

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Vice President Joe Biden admitted to a group of supporters in New Hampshire this morning that the President would have been able help the economy "much, more" if the Tea Party hadn't taken the House. Biden showed the audience the Obama campaigns chart of job growth during the President's first term in office an accused the Tea Party for stalling the recovery.
Nicholas Rizzuto Contributor, The Blaze @Nick_Rizzuto
'Biden: Tea Party stopped us from growing economy.' Really? Tea Partiers don't work hard? Washington Examiner http://t.co/gafnlO71
Don Teague Anchor, Fox 26 Houston @DonTeague
RT @Drudge_Report: BIDEN BLAMES TEA PARTY FOR BAD ECONOMY... http://t.co/kEeVRTyz
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
*Video* Biden: Tea Party stopped us from growing economy http://t.co/JvwnSgfA

Why Gore might get 12 months for a 20-year crime

washingtonexaminer.com — Why Gore might get 12 months for a 20-year crime
Alan Blinder City Hall Reporter, Washington Examiner @alanblinder
My look at how and why Thomas Gore might do 12-18 months for a crime that carries 20 years: http://t.co/V31eChMB
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
MT @alanblinder: My primer on sentencing guidelines, why Gore could get 12-18 mo. for a crime that carries up to 20 yrs http://t.co/sKaZcPA8
Alan Blinder City Hall Reporter, Washington Examiner @alanblinder
My primer on sentencing guidelines and why Thomas Gore could get 12-18 months for a crime that carries up to 20 years: http://t.co/V31eChMB
Alan Blinder City Hall Reporter, Washington Examiner @alanblinder
Why might Thomas Gore get 18 months for a crime that could've gotten him 20 years? My primer on sentencing guidelines: http://t.co/V31eChMB

D.C. personnel records left burning in trash bins, firefighters say

washingtonexaminer.com — D.C. personnel records left burning in trash bins, firefighters say
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @lizfarmerdc: D.C. personnel records left burning in trash bins, firefighters say: http://t.co/9LVNA79l
Liz Farmer DC City Hall Reporter, Washington Examiner @LizFarmerDC
D.C. personnel records left burning in trash bins, firefighters say: http://t.co/zgYhh9LT

Biden attacks Romney on Bain

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Vice President Joe Biden attacked Mitt Romney over his history as an executive at Bain Capital, arguing that his experience in private equity renders him unfit to serve as president. "When they succeed and the company succeeds, they make money," Biden said today in New Hampshire.
Philip Klein Senior Writer, Washington Examiner @philipaklein
RT @Joelmentum: Biden attacks Romney over Bain, responds to Cory Booker heresy http://t.co/HBii2zyr
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @Joelmentum: Biden attacks Romney over Bain, responds to Cory Booker heresy http://t.co/BdZHWZxn

Examiner Editorial: Bain bungles prove Obama doesn't get capitalism

washingtonexaminer.com — Examiner Editorial: Bain bungles prove Obama doesn't get capitalism
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
Does Obama really think markets & profits are "healthy?" His campaign sends mixed messages. http://t.co/5ELCZVZs
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
Why can't Obama surrogates get the Bain-rape message right? Because Obama is conflicted over capitalism. http://t.co/5ELCZVZs
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
It's not hypocrisy for Obama to attack Romney re Bain. It's just a stupid attack http://t.co/5ELCZVZs

Crime History: Southern congressman beats Northern senator with cane

washingtonexaminer.com — Crime History: Southern congressman beats Northern senator with cane
Rachel Baye Montgomery County, Maryland, Reporter, Washington Examiner @RachelBaye
RT @Scott_McCabe: On this day, May 22, 1856, Southern congressman beats senator with cane: http://t.co/A7YXcDub
Scott McCabe Crime Reporter, Washington Examiner @Scott_McCabe
On this day, May 22, 1856, Southern congressman beats senator with cane: http://t.co/A7YXcDub

Mich. Prof: Unabomber 'potentially a savior'

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Ted Kaczynski, the "Unabomber" currently serving a prison sentence for domestic terrorism, has a "very rational" critique of modern society, according to a University of Michigan professor who corresponds with Kaczynski.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @dcexaminer: Mich. Prof: Unabomber 'potentially a savior' http://t.co/6fn70Bur

Former venture capitalist Sen. Warner defends Bain

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — This morning on MSNBC, former venture capitalist Sen. Mark Warner R-Va. admitted that Bain Capital was "very successful" and "did what they were supposed to do." When asked about whether attacks on private equity were fair, Warner said that he was "proud" of his previous career in the private sector but noted that public service required a "different skill set."
Jesse Rodriguez Producer, The Dylan Ratigan Show, MSNBC @JesseRodriguez
Former venture capitalist Sen. Warner defends Bain: http://t.co/lgxsI042
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
RT @Drudge_Report: Dem Warner Defends -- Romney? http://t.co/46ZdwBQZ
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Sen. Warner was a multi-millionaire venture capitalist before he ran for office in Virginia http://t.co/9KJe5BZw
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Former venture capitalist Sen. Mark Warner defends Bain Capital http://t.co/9KJe5BZw

Yeas & Nays reporter booted from Sean Penn event

washingtonexaminer.com — Yeas & Nays reporter booted from Sean Penn event March 12, 2010 -- 4:00 AM
Tara Palmeri Entertainment Writer, New York Post @tarapalmeri
Flashback: http://t.co/MXwx8VA5 '@DanniaHakki hi. lar. RT @tarapalmeri "I am constantly embarrassed by my own personality."- Sean Penn

Silver Spring man gets 5 years for 25,000-plus child porn images

washingtonexaminer.com — Silver Spring man gets 5 years for 25,000-plus child porn images
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
Silver Spring man sentenced to 5 years for 25,000-plus child porn images http://t.co/LvnhUSTq

Nikki Haley's office: 'There is no place' for pinata drama

washingtonexaminer.com — Nikki Haley's office: 'There is no place' for pinata drama
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Nikki Haley's office: 'There is no place' for pinata drama: A video of outgoing South Carolina AFL-CIO president... http://t.co/2HLxtuCL

Suspect in woman's disappearance charged with indecent exposure

washingtonexaminer.com — Suspect in woman's disappearance charged with indecent exposure
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
Suspect in Aruba disappearance charged w/ indecent exposure, via @njagoda http://t.co/MqnnWbOa The police report: http://t.co/w77npDzV

Campaign Roundup: Biden is tired of the Tea Party

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — President Obama Obama, Romney tied as race heats up By 2-to-1 Americans say they are worse off under Obama Dem Rep. Clyburn: Bain engaged in 'raping companies' Obama Camp Says Clyburn's 'Raping' Comment Is Inappropriate Obama campaign: Free stickers for young voters!
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @dcexaminer: Campaign Roundup: Biden is tired of the Tea Party http://t.co/DaqBfxIy

Hunger strike persists in Utah Senate showdown, despite no support from either candidate

washingtonexaminer.com — Hunger strike persists in Utah Senate showdown, despite no support from either candidate
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
RT @jennyrogersDC: Utah hunger striker persists! http://t.co/OCkdDPp3

'Whack her!" Union prez attacks Gov. Haley pinata

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Via the Columbia Free Times A video posted online that shows a former union leader in South Carolina smashing a piñata effigy of Gov. Nikki Haley has riled the national office of the AFL-CIO, which wants it taken down. "Wait till her face comes around and whack her!"
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
We're waving the bloody piñata today. http://t.co/6MAG4yn9

GOP: Senate Dems breaking law on spending limits

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D., has moved to implement the budget proposed by President Obama, which failed to receive a single vote in Congress and violates the current law on spending limits, according to Senate Republicans.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @Joelmentum: Sessions: Senate Dems violating the law on spending limits http://t.co/qpefV31G via @budgetgop

Bristol Palin's reality show is a reality

washingtonexaminer.com — Bristol Palin's reality show is a reality
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Bristol Palin's reality show is a reality: For those not yet sick of Bristol Palin, prepare yourself. Her realit... http://t.co/mWS5PQjX

Drones pose a threat to Americans' privacy

washingtonexaminer.com — Drones pose a threat to Americans' privacy
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
To counter this: http://t.co/EG1WEfob RT @Drudge_Report: REPORT: Drone Industry Prepares Propaganda Blitz... http://t.co/1AibUois

Hunger strike persists in Utah Senate showdown, despite no support from either candidate

washingtonexaminer.com — Hunger strike persists in Utah Senate showdown, despite no support from either candidate
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Hunger strike persists in Utah Senate showdown, despite no support from either candidate: One devoted volunteer ... http://t.co/DJUcMESh

O'Malley announces new gambling commission

washingtonexaminer.com — O'Malley announces new gambling commission
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
Gov. O'Malley appoints 11 members to a new gambling commission — special session on PG casino could start in July. http://t.co/NbvAhFkd

EPA-NASCAR green deal covers everything--but racing!

washingtonexaminer.com — EPA-NASCAR green deal covers everything--but racing!
Craig Pittman Environmental Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @craigtimes
EPA inks deal with NASCAR to promote green products -- but it doesn't cover the cars or the races. http://t.co/Cqdfb81d

Super PACs are neither "Super" nor "PACs"

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — You may have seen the headlines about Crossroads GPS' upcoming $25 million ad buy: National Journal, Super PAC to Launch $25 Million Ad Buy Attacking Obama U.S. News,Super PAC Dishes Out $25 Million for Anti Obama Ads Talking Points Memo,Republican Super PAC Launches $25 Million Ad Campaign Against Obama There's just one problem: Crossroads GPS is not a Super PAC.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @dcexaminer: Super PACs are neither "Super" nor "PACs" http://t.co/yUfM2ARH

Are Bain Capital attacks actually helping Romney?

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Are President Obama's Bain Capital attacks actually helping Mitt Romney? According to an ABC/Washington Post poll today, voters view Romney's record at Bain as neither a positive nor a negative. Twenty-one percent say that his business record at Bain is major reason to support him and 21 percent say that it is a reason to oppose him.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
ABC/Washington Post poll today: Romney’s record at Bain as neither a positive nor a negative. http://t.co/d7GrXz8p

Cloture Club names Capitol Hill's best dressed

washingtonexaminer.com — Cloture Club names Capitol Hill's best dressed
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Cloture Club names Capitol Hill's best dressed: Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., takes a fashion risk daily by pai... http://t.co/n5v0bjWg

Lobbyist access to Obama's White House

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Obama seems to be running out of folks who believe he is waging a war against lobbyists. The Washington Post's T.W. Farnam combed through Obama's White House visitor logs and came out with a good story of access and broken promises. Here's a highlight: Tony Podesta, brother of former Obama aide John D.
Timothy P. Carney Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner @TPCarney
Lobbyist access to Obama's White House >> http://t.co/Ha34D5KJ

By the numbers: How much would you pay for piece of Reagan?

washingtonexaminer.com — By the numbers: How much would you pay for piece of Reagan?
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
By the numbers: How much would you pay for piece of Reagan?: $9,910: The latest online bid for a vial of Ronald ... http://t.co/8qQnRWPQ

Obama campaign: Free stickers for young voters!

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — "Are you young, American, and for President Obama? We have a free sticker for you," the Obama campaign sent out via the President's Twitter account.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Obama campaign: Free stickers for young voters! http://t.co/P9B0heqd

Senator threatens to cut judges' budget

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Judges on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals plan to vacation in Hawaii on the taxpayers' dime, but they might see their budget cut by Congress as a result. "Ultimately, the Congress has the power to appropriate money, and we need to evaluate the judicial branch budget request in light of some of these expenditures," Sen.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @Joelmentum: Senator threatens to cut judges' budget in light of 9th Circuit's $1 million Hawaii trip http://t.co/yzGLmc1F

Virginia, Maryland workers split Dulles Rail jobs

washingtonexaminer.com — Virginia, Maryland workers split Dulles Rail jobs
Liz Essley Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @lizessley
290 Md. workers, 250 Va. workers employed by main Dulles Rail contractor in March, acc. to new data: http://t.co/sYKfbwVf

D.C. asbestos inspectors sentenced for bribery demands

washingtonexaminer.com — D.C. asbestos inspectors sentenced for bribery demands
Scott McCabe Crime Reporter, Washington Examiner @Scott_McCabe
District inspectors sentenced in bribery sting. http://t.co/FB3W6cHz

Newt Gingrich 'surprised' Obama ran Bain ads

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — On Piers Morgan yesterday, Newt Gingrich said that he was "surprised" that President Obama chose to run ads against Mitt Romney highlighting his record at Bain Capital, because his attempt to smear Romney with similar ads "didn't work" "We found out when we got in a fight with Mitt Romney over this that it didn't work."
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
RT @searfoss70: Newt Gingrich 'surprised' Obama ran Bain ads | http://t.co/hUBZi8po

Virginia, Maryland workers split Dulles Rail jobs

washingtonexaminer.com — Virginia, Maryland workers split Dulles Rail jobs
Kytja Weir Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @kytja
#DullesRail employs more Md. workers than Va. ones to build #SilverLine for #WMATA in #NoVa, reports @lizessley: http://t.co/lhS5egJX

Teacher pensions creating Prince George's budget pain

washingtonexaminer.com — Teacher pensions creating Prince George's budget pain
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
Maryland's late budget causes even more woes for Prince George's — another $4.15 million gap to close. http://t.co/rGE0e9kx
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
RT @DCExaminerLocal: Teacher pensions are creating budget pain in Prince George’s County http://t.co/rGE0e9kx

D.C. asbestos inspectors sentenced for bribery demands

washingtonexaminer.com — D.C. asbestos inspectors sentenced for bribery demands
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @DCExaminerLocal: D.C. asbestos inspectors are sentenced for bribery demands http://t.co/rYh58PtF

Montgomery County teachers set to get 3.4-percent raise

washingtonexaminer.com — Montgomery County teachers set to get 3.4-percent raise
Rachel Baye Montgomery County, Maryland, Reporter, Washington Examiner @RachelBaye
Montgomery County teachers and other school employees are set to get 3.4 percent pay raises, reports @Lisa_Examiner: http://t.co/e7LCxHDt

New allegation from Rev. Wright deserves answer

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — There's a difference of opinion among Republicans about the wisdom of introducing the Rev. Jeremiah Wright issue into the presidential campaign. A lot of top GOP strategists think it's a bad -- a very bad -- idea. "Frankly, trying to dredge up Jeremiah Wright ...
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @TomFitton: New allegation from Rev. Wright deserves answer (or John Edwards, call your office) http://t.co/D3GSsGnB
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
Nail-on-the-head analysis from @ByronYork: Hush-money allegation from Rev. Wright deserves answer. http://t.co/v4wZDmMf
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @ByronYork: New: New allegation from Rev. Wright deserves answer. http://t.co/BHL5CPtG

Can we agree to stop subsidizing big banks?

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Many on the Left want to rein in big banks with regulation. Many on the Right have the same goal. As usual, there's some common ground where Left and Right could begin: end subsidies to big banks. Mark Calabria at Cato has one proposal that goes in this direction: limit banks' access to the FDIC.
Timothy P. Carney Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner @TPCarney
Can we agree to stop subsidizing big banks? | http://t.co/FmWspBm8

Notre Dame sues Obama Administration over HHS rule

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — In 2009, President Obama delivered the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. Now, Notre Dame is suing his administration over its insistence that Catholic schools and other institutions provide insurance coverage for sterilizations, contraceptives, and other abortifacient drugs without any meaningful opt-out for conscientious objectors. Rev.
Timothy P. Carney Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner @TPCarney
RT @freddoso: Notre Dame sues Obama administration over HHS rule: http://t.co/7HyR9P7s
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
Just linked Notre Dame's legal complaint against Obama admin here: http://t.co/AlTlsofE #goirish
Jim Acosta CNN National Political Correspondent, CNN @jimacostacnn
RT @KevinMaddenDC Notre Dame sues Obama Administration - http://t.co/PHwiuWx8
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
Jenkins is as open-minded toward Obama as anyone. Conservatives brutalized him for the Obama invite in '09. http://t.co/AlTlsofE #goirish
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
First University to sue their commencement speaker? RT @freddoso: Notre Dame sues Obama administration over HHS rule: http://t.co/Q0bxVbBT
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By the numbers: Colbert rakes in the cash in April thanks to tube socks, wrench, treasure map

washingtonexaminer.com — By the numbers: Colbert rakes in the cash in April thanks to tube socks, wrench, treasure map
Katy DeLuca Features and Yeas & Nays Editor, Washington Examiner @katylucey
I want the wrench. RT @NikkiSchwab: I would totally rock some @StephenAtHome tube socks. http://t.co/U3g6MmQu
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
I would totally rock some @StephenAtHome tube socks. http://t.co/fQmMKEXE

San Francisco to rename street after Pelosi

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee will rename a street after former-Speaker Nancy Pelosi today in Golden Gate Park. "Middle Drive East" which connects Martin Luthjer King Jr. Drive and John F Kennedy Drive in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will now be renamed in honor of Pelosi and her 25 years of service in Congress.
Christopher Cadelago Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune @ccadelago
San Francisco to rename street after House minority leader Nancy Pelosi http://t.co/MOfsj6Ea
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
You have to drive on it first before you find out where it goes. http://t.co/EQbNe8Ar #pelosistreet
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
RT @conncarroll: San Francisco to rename street after Nancy Pelosi http://t.co/eC3AKDrC

Philip Klein's conservative manifesto

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Our colleague Philip Klein launched his first e-book this morning, titled "Conservative Survival in the Romney Era." Anyone who has spent time talking politics and journalism with Phil can tell you that he is a passionate, independent-thinking conservative -- a frequent critic of Mitt Romney, and one of the most knowledgeable journalists in Washington on the topic of health care reform.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
My review of @philipaklein 's new ebook: Philip Klein's conservative manifesto http://t.co/4sczbUBc
Philip Klein Senior Writer, Washington Examiner @philipaklein
RT @charliespiering: My review of @philipaklein 's new ebook: Philip Klein's conservative manifesto http://t.co/FuHbb3eu

Michigan House panel changes teacher benefits bill

washingtonexaminer.com — Michigan House panel changes teacher benefits bill
Kathy Barks Hoffman Michigan Government and Economy Reporter, Associated Press @KathyBHoffman
AP: House changes to teacher benefits bill still opposed by many current, retired teachers. #migov http://t.co/ikXyRAHP

Prince George's County police officer charged with DUI

washingtonexaminer.com — Prince George's County police officer charged with DUI
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @ben_giles: A P.G. police officer was charged with a DUI while driving in his police cruiser, @njagoda reports. http://t.co/tjs07S7x
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
A Prince George's County police officer was charged with a DUI while driving in his police cruiser, @njagoda reports. http://t.co/0iiUlxun

Speakeasy: 'Homeland' producer grateful for president's props

washingtonexaminer.com — Speakeasy: 'Homeland' producer grateful for president's props
Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Speakeasy: 'Homeland' producer grateful for president's props: “He stumped for us. He should be on the payroll, ... http://t.co/IBFwFnTo

Feds: D.C.'s school grant management a problem

washingtonexaminer.com — Feds: D.C.'s school grant management a problem
Steve Contorno Politics Reporter, Washington Examiner @scontorno
RT @Lisa_Examiner: U.S. Department of Ed has "significant concerns" with D.C.'s No Child Left Behind waiver: http://t.co/v5Pw2kWK
Lisa Gartner Education Reporter, Washington Examiner @Lisa_Examiner
U.S. Department of Ed has "significant concerns" with D.C.'s No Child Left Behind waiver: http://t.co/zZOU0lBo

Gary Sinise is back in action

Nikki Schwab Political Gossip Columnist, Washington Examiner @NikkiSchwab
Gary Sinise is back in action: In early April, "CSI: New York" actor Gary Sinise missed a tour of the area when ... http://t.co/Ycu3lWuh

Virginians get tax holiday to prep for hurricane

washingtonexaminer.com — Virginians get tax holiday to prep for hurricane
Steve Contorno Politics Reporter, Washington Examiner @scontorno
Sales tax holiday for Virginia hurricane preparedness starts May 25 (aka a really good time to buy cheaper batteries) http://t.co/oLA9Hvii

Frank likens GOP 'extremists' to pro-slavery Dems

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., declared House Republicans the "most extreme" group of politicians since the pro-slavery Democrats who seceded from the Union upon the election of President Abraham Lincoln.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
Sheesh RT @Joelmentum: Barney Frank likens House GOP to pro-slavery Democrats http://t.co/WaTtLa6t @freddoso

Mother who was shot in front of her children succumbs to injuries

washingtonexaminer.com — Mother who was shot in front of her children succumbs to injuries
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @dcexaminerlocal: A D.C. woman who was shot in front of her children earlier this year has died http://t.co/R93IkwLq

Fairfax County police identify suspect killed in officer-involved shooting

washingtonexaminer.com — Fairfax County police identify suspect killed in officer-involved shooting
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @dcexaminerlocal: Fairfax County police identified a man killed in an officer-involved shooting http://t.co/YOuGMoPb

Does President Obama know how to throw a football?

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — This photo of the president throwing a football is widely making its way across the web, but how does his throwing stance match up with some of the NFL's greatest?
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Does President Obama know how to throw a football? http://t.co/0aDHBG8T compare with Aaron Rogers, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning

Top Gray aide faces campaign charges

washingtonexaminer.com — Top Gray aide faces campaign charges
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
RT @alanblinder: My early story with @LizFarmerDC about a top campaign aide to @mayorvincegray being charged: http://t.co/DstPGWGv

Obama campaign: Win a ticket to meet Bill Clinton!

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Since the Obama campaign successfully raised money by offering campaign supporters a chance to raise money with George Clooney and Sarah Jessica Parker, they are turning to another celebrity to help them bring in more cash: Former President Bill Clinton. "Meeting the President of the United States is an incredible thing," writes Obama campaign manager Jim Messina.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Obama campaign: Win a ticket to meet Bill Clinton! http://t.co/QhpfQCvM

Man charged in 2010 crash that killed Georgetown employee

washingtonexaminer.com — Man charged in 2010 crash that killed Georgetown employee
Emily Babay Crime and Courts Reporter, Washington Examiner @emilybabay
Man charged in 2010 Alaska crash that killed Georgetown U. employee http://t.co/m4oNUtlt

Conservative donors slow to back Romney's campaign

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — By JACK GILLUM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney and his party raised a sizable $40 million last month from donors who want him to replace President Barack Obama. But even as Romney solidifies his position as the eventual GOP nominee, many supporters who backed his primary election challengers have not yet come to his aid.
Nick Confessore Political Reporter, New York Times @nickconfessore
RT @bdomenech: Fewer than 600 of the 50,000+ donors to Gingrich, Perry, Santorum gave to Romney in April. http://t.co/r9xRy2Hs

French president skips Obama speech

campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com — Newly-elected President Hollande of France, who promises to pull French troops out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, missed President Obama's remarks on Afghanistan during the NATO session this morning. "There was an empty chair when President Obama was talking about Afghanistan at the beginning of the session -- the only empty one," the foreign pooler said, observing Hollande's absence.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
RT @Joelmentum: French president skips Obama's NATO speech on Afghanistan http://t.co/JuxbeoSd

Experts: Md. tax hikes will hurt job market

washingtonexaminer.com — Experts: Md. tax hikes will hurt job market
Ben Giles Prince George's County Reporter, Washington Examiner @ben_giles
Budget experts say Md.'s latest round of tax hikes will hurt the state's business climate and working-class families. http://t.co/jUaN1wjV

D.C. looks to garnish tax refunds for unpaid tickets

washingtonexaminer.com — D.C. looks to garnish tax refunds for unpaid tickets
Liz Essley Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @lizessley
Haven't paid your DC traffic ticket? DC lawmakers want it to come out of your tax refund, @alanblinder reports: http://t.co/wcZPZyTY

N.Va transportation groups might merge

washingtonexaminer.com — N.Va transportation groups might merge
Kytja Weir Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @kytja
ICYMI: Four #NoVa transportation groups considering mergers after state pressure, reports @scontorno: http://t.co/Smjx8jWE

Nephew seeks answers to aunt's killing at Landover motel

washingtonexaminer.com — Nephew seeks answers to aunt's killing at Landover motel
Scott McCabe Crime Reporter, Washington Examiner @Scott_McCabe
Nephew seeks answers in death of aunt's killing at Landover hotel: http://t.co/osQPBB3W

Dulles Rail board spends nearly $1m studying itself

washingtonexaminer.com — Dulles Rail board spends nearly $1m studying itself
Liz Essley Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @lizessley
Board in charge of #DullesRail spent nearly $1m on "organizational study" that wound up in federal IG report http://t.co/9L4GUepK #mwaa

Court records: D.C. man stalked young girls

washingtonexaminer.com — Court records: D.C. man stalked young girls
Scott McCabe Crime Reporter, Washington Examiner @Scott_McCabe
D.C. man stalked girls at schools, snapped their pictures, was ready to "snatch" them from streets, police say: http://t.co/BWjLfqco

Metro checking more rail cars after after door mishap

washingtonexaminer.com — Metro checking more rail cars after after door mishap
Kytja Weir Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @kytja
ICYMI from Friday: #WMATA is cking out all 5000 series cars after pinpointing electrical short for opening doors Tues: http://t.co/BOhtf82y

Dulles Rail board spends nearly $1m studying itself

washingtonexaminer.com — Dulles Rail board spends nearly $1m studying itself
Kytja Weir Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @kytja
#MWAA authority awarded $885K no-bid contract to firm that drew up bid, idea was to find problems, reports @lizessley http://t.co/ZoPuCLsT

Metro riders on losing end of Rush Plus still face higher fares

washingtonexaminer.com — Metro riders on losing end of Rush Plus still face higher fares
Kytja Weir Transportation Reporter, Washington Examiner @kytja
#WMATA riders on losing end of Rush+ schedule change will still pay higher "peak" fares: http://t.co/PHHhPJ61