Here’s what we’re looking at this morning –
Newly-announced 2012 candidate Michele Bachmann today doubled down on her claim that the founding fathers “worked tirelessly” to end slavery. She also left the door open to cutting the minimum wage.
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Republican candidates are always citing President Ronald Reagan, but do they actually support his policies? Tonight we’ll talk to his son, Ron Reagan.
Also – will Republicans use New York’s gay marriage law as a wedge issue in the next election?
Sarah Palin today travels to Iowa for the premiere of the pro-Palin documentary, “The Undefeated.” Will she steal the spotlight from Rep. Bachmann?
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Back in Washington – Republicans are holding a firm line against tax increases. Can the President broker a deal on the debt?
In 2012 news – could Gov. Rick Scott’s falling poll numbers put Florida in play?
And over in Houston – Rep. Gabrielle Giffords last night made her first extended public appearance during an awards ceremony for her husband, NASA astronaut Mark Kelly.
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