In contrast to the debacle over the debt ceiling, the president distanced himself from Congress and played to the middle class.LA TimesBy Peter Nicholas, Washington Bureau( Honolulu) President Obama's success in getting congressional Republicans… more »

Real Clear Politics At a forum on American Latino Heritage, President Obama goes through a litany of ideas that he is for, including his new stimulus, and ends with "none of this matters to Republicans in the Senate." One of those ideas is believing… more »

  Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) on Friday strongly suggested that members of Congress are making it difficult for President Obama to raise the debt ceiling because of his race. "I do not understand what I think is the maligning and maliciousness… more »

It's not clear what's more shocking about Rush Limbaugh's weekend wedding: A) That it happened at all -- four marriages! -- or B) That the conservative firebrand was able to coax gay icon Elton John to perform at the reception. Given Limbaugh's past inse… more »

  Mr Obama often plays Vice-President Joe Biden for a dollar a hole  BBC NewsUS President Barack Obama has played golf 32 times since he took office, more than his predecessor George W Bush did during his entire presidency. He most rece… more »