Here are some headlines driving the news today.
- Ron Paul closes in on Gingrich
- Time Magazine 2011 Person of the Year: "The Protester"
- Obama marks the end for the Iraq war by visiting Fort Bragg
- Christine (no relation) O'Donnell says Romney's "been consistent since he changed his mind"
- Craziest tax break ever?
- Tea party group drops depiction of Obama as skunk
- Hendrik Hertzberg: Newt Gingrich's alternative history
- As Governor, Romney balanced budget by hiking fees
- Grover Norquist and Newt, a fine bromance