Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof



President Obama to address Colorado shootings at 11:20 AM ET - at a campaign event, the president will discuss the horrific shootings at a cinema in Colorado last night.

The Washington Post has more here on the shooting, which killed 12 and wounded 38 others, at a theater showing the midnight premier of the movie "The Dark Knight Rises".

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Candidates Pull Negative Ads in Colorado - the Obama and Romney campaigns have canceled in the wake of the shootings in the state.  President Obama, who was campaigning in Florida, has returned to the White House and Michele Obama and Vice President Joe Biden caceled campaign scheduled events today.  You can read more here.

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Will Gun Control Debate Heat Up? - whether the horrific shootings in Colorado rekindle the gun control debate and make it a issue in the 2012 campaign remains to be seen.  But, New York City mayor Michale Bloomberg, a gun control advocate, said politicians need to offer policies and not just soothing words.  Politico.com has more here.

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Senate Republicans Block Obama Jobs Bill - once again, Republican obstructionists stopped a bill with a 56-42 vote, four votes shy of the 60 needed to end a filibuster.  The jobs initiative would have rewarded companies that insourced jobs from overseas and eliminated tax breaks to companies who moved jobs overseas.  CNN.com has more here.

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Banks in Libor Scandal May Seek Settlement - Banks involved in the rigging of the key interest rate are now rumored to be seeking a group settlement.  Reuters.com has more here.

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Syrian Rebels Seize Border Outposts - along the borders with Turkey and Iraq.  This comes as violence continues in Damascus, following the bombing which killed the foreign minister and other government officials.  The liklihood President Assad will be able to remain in control erodes daily and his main partner; Russia, appears to be the big loser.  MSNBC.com has a good read here.

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