Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Jay Carney Named as White House Press Secretary - he will replace Robert Gibbs who announced he was leaving a month ago. Carney was the communications director for Vice President Joe Biden. Previously, he was the Washington bureau chief for Time. His wife is Claire Shipman; a news correspondent with ABC News. You can read more here.

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Senate Reaches Agreement on Rules Changes - no changes in the current 60 vote requirement to break a filibuster. However, agreement was reached to eliminate Senate confirmation on about one-third of the current 1400 presidential appointment position. Senators will also no longer be able to place secret holds on legislation or appointments. TheHill.com has more here.

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Pence Not Running for President - Representative Mike Pence (R-In.) announced yesterday he will not be running for president in 2012. This move was widely anticipated by political insiders, who believe he will instead run for Governor of Indiana. The Indianapolis Star has more here.

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Illinois Supreme Court Clears Way for Emanuel on Ballot - the unanimous decision came quickly after a previous decision by an Illinois Appellate court has ruled Rahm Emanuel ineligible to run for mayor of Chicago. Early voting begin Monday. The NY Times has more here.

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Medvedev Signs START Treaty - the treaty with Russia to reduce nuclear weapons and provide for verification was approved by the U.S. Senate during the lame duck session of congress last month. The Washington Post has more here.

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Demonstrations Continue in Egypt - crowds continue to show dissatisfaction with President Mubarak and his 30 year rule. The government has cut off Internet and cell phone services. You can read more here.

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