Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Cuts Ireland Visit Short - due to the Iceland volcano ash cloud that is moving toward Europe and may impact air travel. The president is now in Britain meeting with Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister David Cameron today. The Washington Post has more here. MSNBC.com has some highlights of the Ireland visit below.

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NY District 26 Special Election Today A Referendum on Medicare - today, voters will decide on the issue Democrats have framed as the most important aspect of this election. The seat, normally a given for Republicans, now has Democrat Kathy Hochul leading in the polls by 6 points over Republican Jane Corwin. TPM.com has more here.

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Billions in Stimulus Went To Contractors Who Owe Taxes - according to a report by the Government Accounting Office (GAO). Reportedly 24 Billion went to contractors who owe a combined 757 in back taxes. Look to see Republicans jump on this news. TheHill.com has more here.

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Romney Widens Lead Among Republican Presidential Candidates - in a CNN/WMUR poll of New Hampshire voters just three weeks before a Republican Presidential Candidate Debate. Romney had 32%, while no other candidate registered in double digits. CNN.com has more here.

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NATO Air Strikes Target Tripoli - Moammar Gaddafi stubbornly remains in power as NATO has been unable to dislodge the leader. Britain and France announced they will deploy attack helicopters to allow for more accuracy within city warfare. You can read an update here.

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Reid Splits with Obama Over Israel - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said, in a speech to IPAC, there should be no preconditions in peace negotiations between Palestine and Israel, opposing the discussion of pre-war 1967 borders. Politico.com has more here.

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Warren To Run For Senate? - Elizabeth Warren is being considered by Democrats to run for Senate in Massachusetts against Republican Scott Brown. They realize having her confirmed as the head of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would be a tough fight. The NY Times has more here.

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