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Why Mitt Romney thinks 2016 won’t be like 2012by Benjy Sarlin and Kasie Hunt
Mitt Romney is burning up the phones trying to convince old supporters that he's serious about a run. Here's the pitch he's making.
"Selma" snubbed in Oscar nominationsby Joseph Neese
Major Christie speech previews 2016 ambitionsby Aliyah Frumin
Gov. Chris Christie delivered remarks Tuesday on the state of New Jersey -- but his intended audience seemed to have been much larger.
Blame it on Beyoncé: Huckabee slams the Obamas’ parenting skillsby Adam Howard
Potential 2016 candidate Mike Huckabee seems to be dedicating a disproportionate amount energy to criticizing pop star Beyoncé.
A new religious freedom showdownby Emma Margolin
A controversy is currently unfolding over the dismissal of an Atlanta fire chief, who last year wrote and distributed a book that espoused anti-gay views.