Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama's Approval Drops - as gasoline prices climb, the President's approval rating has dropped, according to a new Washington Post/ABC News poll.

Overall approval has dropped to 46% with 50% disapproving. Only 26% approve of the way Obama is handling gas prices. The Washington Post has more here.

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Time For U.S. to Leave Afghanistan - 60% say it is time to leave Afghanistan in a new poll conducted by ABC News/Washington Post. ABC News has more here.

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Alabama and Mississippi Primaries to be Close - new Public Polling Policy surveys shows Mitt Romney with 31% in Alabama, closely followed by Newt Gingrich at 30% and Rick Santorum at 29%. The poll has a margin of error of 4 points, so it is a three way tie.

In Mississippi, Gingrich was leading with 33%, Romney at 31% and Santorum at 27%.

Rep. Ron Paul (Tex.) received 8% in both states.

Public Policy Polling has more here.

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More Syrian Civilians Killed in Homs - the government crackdown on dissidents continues after an unsuccessful visit by U.N.-Arab League Envoy Kofi Annan to broker peace over the weekend. Reuters.com has more here.

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Israeli Air Strikes Hit Gaza Again - making the fourth day straight Israel has targeted rocket launching sites from Gaza. 21 have been reported killed and 75 wounded in the attacks. Over 100 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza over the same period. CNN.com has more here.

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Daily Political Wire

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Romney Wins Guam, U.S. Territories and Wyoming - Santorum Wins Kansas - the Republican primary continues with Mitt Romney remaining the front runner.

Delegate totals are: Romney - 458, Santorum - 203, Gingrich - 118 and Paul - 66.

1,144 delegates are needed to secure the Republican Party nomination.

Coming up Tuesday are primaries in Mississippi and Alabama.

The Obama campaign has to be smiling as the Republican primary continues.

CNN.com has more here.

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Romney Ahead in Illinois - a recent poll by The Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV shows Mitt Romney leading Rick Santorum 35% - 31%. Newt Gingrich had only 12% and Rep. Ron Paul had 7%. The Illinois primary will be held on March 20. You can read more here.

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U.S. and Partners Discussing Military Options in Syria - as the brutal crackdown on dissidents continues by the Assad regime. All options appear to be under consideration, from arming the rebels, to an air assault on air defenses. The Washington Post has more here.

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U.S. Soldier Detained After Afghan Civilians Shot - an investigation is underway surrounding the shooting of Afghanistan civilians by a U.S. soldier. Up to 16 civilians were reportedly killed. TheHill.com has more here.

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Violence Erupts between Palestine and Israel - Israeli air strikes directed at targets in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of 17 Palestinians since Friday. Palestinians have responded by firing over 100 rockets into southern Israel, injuring six. Reuters.com has more here.

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Holder's Justification For Killing U.S. Citizens Abroad is Flawed - the testimony given by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder justifying the killing by U.S. Drone air strikes of Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S. citizen, in Yemen, fell short. The NY Times has an editorial here.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Lineup

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*Remember to set clocks ahead one hour tonight.

The morning shows will be heavy on the 2012 campaign and light on the international issues facing Americans today. Results from Republican caucuses in Wyoming and Kansas today are sure to be discussed.

Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, who are down, but not out of the Republican race for President, will appear on several of the talk shows.

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley (D), who also chairs the Democratic Governors Association, faces off with his counterpart Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R), who chairs the Republican Governors Association.

The remaining "usual suspects" include former WH Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

Politico.com has a short video preview below and my list of scheduled guests follows:



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NBC "Meet The Press" - Rick Santorum, Governor Martin O'Malley (D-Md.) and Governor Bob McDonnell (R-Va.)

Roundtable with Al Sharpton, EJ Dionne, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tn.) and Peggy Noonan.

ABC "This Week" - Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

Roundtable with Jack Tapper, Austan Goolsbee, Nicolle Wallace and former NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Newt Gingrich, Robert Gibbs, and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)

Roundtable with John Dickerson and Norah O'Donnell.

CNN "State of The Union" - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Dick Gephardt and Steve Forbes.

Roundtable with Dan Balz, Alice Rivlin and Stephen Moore.

Fox News Sunday - Newt Gingrich and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)

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Obama Weekly Address

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President Obama calls for an "All of the Above" energy policy, stressing the need to develop more fuel efficient engines.

The president added his administration had raised fuel efficiency standards after 30 years of inaction.

As to domestic oil production, Obama noted oil production under his administration is at an eight year high.

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