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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Romney Weak on Women's Issues - in an attempt to portray President Obama record on women's issues as failing, Mitt Romney displayed his disconnect with this powerful voting block.  Politico.com has more here.

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National Republican Senate Committee Reserves $25 Million Air Time - in six states targeting Senate races as Republicans battle to gain a majority in the U.S. Senate.  RollCall.com has more here.

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John Edwards Trial Set To Begin - jury selection is beginning in the long delayed trial.  Edwards is accused of illegal campaign spending, related to his former mistress Rielle Hunter, during his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in the 2008 campaign.  CNN.com has more here.

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Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) Exhibits a Return To McCarthyism - yesterday, when he claimed 81 Democratic members of Congress are Communists.  The Washington Post "The Fix" has more here. 

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Zimmerman Charged with Second Degree Murder - the highest charge possible, with George Zimmerman expected to plea not guilty.  You can read more here.

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Syrian Guns Silent - as hopes grow the U.N. brokered cease fire will take hold.  Syrian rebels claim government troops have not withdrawn from cities, as was called for in the cease fire agreement.  Reuters.com has more here.

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