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Some observers are wondering why American Crossroads, the Karl Rove-inspired superPAC, would bother to run a political attack ad against Hollywood star Ashley Judd, an outspoken supporter of President Obama who has said she’s mulling a 2014 run against Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

By the end of this month, the federal government is expected to file briefs in a pair of same-sex marriage cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. One case poses questions so difficult that the president himself is expected to make the final decision on what arguments the Justice Department will make.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

The report also found that Latinos and Asian-Americans born in the U.S. are more likely to support abortion and gay rights than their foreign-born parents.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

One of the polling industry’s oldest brand names is calling in an outsider to do a comprehensive review after its election polls last year consistently favored Republican candidate Mitt Romney.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

The president said he worries that “as soon as we leave the prayer breakfast, everything we’ve been talking about the whole time at the prayer breakfast is forgotten.” He and other leaders, Obama said, need to retain the “humility” they express when praying.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

As Obama’s chief counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan has been associated with some controversial policies, including the use of armed drones. It’s unlikely his appointment as CIA director is in trouble, but he’s likely to face questions on drones as well as the agency’s interrogation policies.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us