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Brian J. Antal, the president of an Ohio charity for the homeless, is objecting to a photo op staged by the Romney campaign on Saturday that featured vice presidential running mate Paul Ryan washing pots and pans that had already appeared to be clean, Felicia Sonmez of the Washington Post reports: ...

"Medicare is going bankrupt," Ryan says at AARP convention. "You lie!" some in crowd say. One woman yells: "Tax the one percent!" Crowd in ballroom is mostly silent as Ryan speaks. Booing for certain lines only. Felicia Sonmez

House Democats slam Republicans on plan to adjourn at end of this wk; note that House hasn't adjourned before Sep 30 in any election year since 1960. Felicia Sonmez

Cantor calls on Libya/Egypt "to protect diplomatic facilities, secure their borders, and redouble efforts to combat extremist terrorism" Felicia Sonmez

I can tell you this is A great place to prep for a debate with libs "BEHIND THE CURTAIN: "Paul Ryan to begin debate prep on Sunday in Oregon," by WashPost's Felicia Sonmez in San Ramon, Calif .: "Ryan will take a day off the campaign trail on Sunday to huddle with advisers in the Portland, Ore., area for his first full day of debate prep ... The first session will take place in Oregon because that's where Ryan will end up this weekend as he concludes a western campaign swing ... The full day of debate prep - which is expected to be broken up by a brief pause to watch the Green Bay Packers game - will focus on likely debate topics and questions rather than serve as a mock debate. ... Last Sunday, in his hometown of Janesville, Wis., Ryan watched a tape of Biden's 2008 vice-presidential debate ...

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Top Stories Tax issue divides Romney camp Felicia Sonmez and Philip Rucker The political pressure on Mitt Romney to release more of his personal income tax returns is causing some divisions inside the GOP presidential candidate’s camp, according to a Republican strategist c...

AMERICA: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP PIT. Romney: *** couples should have right to adopt The Washington Post ^ | May 10, 2012 | Felicia Sonmez Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney (R) said Thursday that he believes *** couples should be allowed to adopt children, even as he reiterated his view that marriage is defined as a relationship between a man and a woman. In an interview with Neil Cavuto of Fox Business Network, Romney was asked whether he believes the *** marriage debate is a new civil rights movement, as some Democrats have framed the issue. “I don’t see it in that light,” Romney responded. “I believe my record as a person who has supported civil rights is strong and powerful. At the same time, I believe that marriage has been defined the same way for literally thousands of years by virtually every civilization in history and that marriage is by its definition a relationship between a man and woman.” He added that “if two people of the same gender want to live together, want t ...

May. 4, 2012 - The Washington Post's Felicia Sonmez explains how Ron Paul's efforts to win over delegates may have a big impact on the Republican National Co...

But WaPo writer Felicia Sonmez isn't sure if his pandering was 'off the cuff'.

David Plouffe on crowd size: 'We're happy to have that debate' (Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post)

With swipes at Obama and jokes at his own expense, Gingrich ends campaign: Evan Vucci / AP By Felicia Sonmez / T...

Mitt Romney camp pounces on Axelrod for comments on economy - Washington Post (blog): AFPMitt Romney camp pounce...

Obama, Bill Clinton to hold joint fundraiser in McLean: President Obam...

Rick Santorum: Pennsylvania polls showing close race are work of 'Democratic hack'

Obama visits Chicago, Atlanta for fundraising blitz

We've got staff news: Felicia Sonmez (is officially taking over the helm of our Election 2012 blog.

Ohio state House speaker jokes that Obama should be sent to jail - Washington Post

Join us at our Election 2012 social media panel - Washington Post (blog)

Members press China on Iran, currency, human rights - Washington Post (blog)

Romney to business leaders: 'I love you' (Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post)

Rick Perry Channels the Boss: Felicia Sonmez of the Washington Post reports that

Google News Ron Paul, riding momentum in NH polls, reaches out to undecided voters…

Greetings from your new Election 2012 host, Felicia Sonmez

Roy Blunt on the tea party: ‘I hope that six months from now they’re not disappoi...

Obama to meet with House Democratic leaders on Thursday

Ron Paul: ‘I’d like to think of myself as the flavor of the decade’: By Felicia Sonmez Ron Paul is n...

Social issues return to fore with 'In God We Trust' resolution

Abortion-funding battle to heat up again this week in the House

The week ahead on the Hill: Trade, jobs and China currency

Rick Perry hunting camp resolution to be taken up by House next week

Boehner says no new taxes for debt panel in economic speech on Thursday

Rep. Carson: Tea party wants to see African Americans 'hanging on a tree': 22 CBC Job Tour event i...

Debt supercommittee co-chairs name Prater as staff director

Commentary: "The White House and the 14th Amendment: Why not?" by Felicia Sonmez -

House Democrats: Debt crisis shows 'tea party is not fit to govern': By Felicia Sonmez “I think in the last 24 h...

ShowPlug1: My Boehner is bigger than yours - dueling claims, dueling deals as debt clock runs. W/ Felicia Sonmez of WaPo and

Boehner tells House GOP that Obama seeking either a $2.4T 'blank check' on debt ceiling or a default so can blame GOP, per call participant

Geithner says a short-term debt deal is unacceptable to White House: By Rosalind S. Helderman and Felicia Sonmez...

Senate returns to work on debt, but impasse remains

Deadline tightens for Congress, White House on debt limit

Senate Republicans launch new effort on balanced budget amendment

Senators 'encouraged' as Gang of Six deficit talks resume, minus Cobur...

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