Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama in Wisconsin Today to Tout Jobs - interestingly, greeting him at Milwaukee airport will be Republican Governor Scott Walker. The President will visit a unionized Master Lock plant that is running at full capacity for the fist time in 15 years. TPM.com has more here.

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Deal Near On Payroll Tax Extension - along with an extension of unemployment benefits and Medicare payment rates for doctors. 50 million in cuts to the federal deficit will be attached to the bill. The Washington Post has more here.

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Democrats from Red States Critical of Obama's Budget - The proposed 3.8 trillion budget has the support of most Democrats, but many from Red states are questioning the 1.33 trillion deficit and say the reduction to a 901 billion deficit in 2013 is not enough. TheHill.com has more here.

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Euro Zone May delay Bail-Out Deal with Greece - concern over the political stability of Greece has Euro zone countries pondering delaying part or all of the bail out package until after elections in Greece are held in April. Reuters.com has more here.

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Santorum Leads Romney in Michigan Poll - a Mitchell/Rosetta Stone poll has Rick Santorum at 34%, Mitt Romney at 25%, Ron Paul 11% and Newt Gingrich 5%. 25% of the voters remain undecided. Politico.com has more here.

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Syrian President Assad Sets Date For Referendum - on a new constitution for February 26. Meanwhile, government forces continue their violent crackdown on dissent across Syria. The NY Times has more here.

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