Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Leads Romney Among Hispanic 66%-25% - The USA Today/ Gallup Poll shows President Obama with a large lead.  As to the top four issues important to Hispanic voters, it is healthcare, economic growth, the federal budget deficit and unemployment.  Gallup.com has more here.

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Reuters/Ipsos Poll Americans Oppose Health Care Law, Support Provisions - the Supreme Court will issue it's decision today or Thursday on the indvidual mandate appeal filed against the Affordable Care Act.

Interestingly, while voters oppose passage of the entire bill 56%-44%, 82% support coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, 61% favor allowing children to stay on parent's policy until age 26, and 72% support requiring companies with 50 or more employees to provide insurance.  Reuters.com has more here.

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Pivotal Week Ahead - Supreme Court rulings on health care and immigration, a House vote on contempt for Attorney General Eric Holder, and Congress needs to pass the Transportation Bill and Student Loan bill extension.  TheHill.com has more here.

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Mohamed Morsi New President of Egypt - the election was certified and the results announced yesterday with the Muslim Brotherhood candidate beating the former prime minister under the Mubarak regime.  A parliament still remains to be formed and the power retained by the military remains troublesome.  The NY Times has more here.

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NATO To Meet on Downing of Turkish Jet - the action by Syria to shoot down the Turkish jet will be discussed in an emegency session of NATO.  As violence continues in Syria, this action may provoke a military response from NATO.  CNN.com has more here.

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