Rahm Emanuel wins Chicago mayoral vote
February 22nd, 2011
08:47 PM ET
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Rahm Emanuel wins Chicago mayoral vote

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Update: President Obama and Rahm Emanuel spoke by telephone Tuesday night after the election results were known and before Emanuel spoke, an Emanuel campaign aide confirms to CNN.

Chicago (CNN) - Rahm Emanuel, the former chief of staff to President Barack Obama, won the Chicago mayoral election over five other challengers Tuesday, topping the 50% threshold to avoid a runoff vote.

With almost 75% of the vote counted, Emanuel had almost 55% of the vote, far outdistancing his rivals.

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Republican governors back Walker
February 22nd, 2011
08:28 PM ET
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Republican governors back Walker

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(CNN) - The Republican Governors Association is showing its support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with a new website amid extensive protests in the state.

The website, StandWithScott.com that launched Tuesday provides a forum for individuals to watch the governor's televised chat Tuesday and offer their support through links to his Facebook page and twitter account.
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February 22nd, 2011
08:00 PM ET
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David Axelrod on the protests in Wisconsin
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Reid proposes 30-day spending deal to avoid government shutdown
February 22nd, 2011
07:06 PM ET
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Reid proposes 30-day spending deal to avoid government shutdown

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Washington (CNN) - The Senate's top Democrat said Tuesday he would propose a 30-day extension of government funding at roughly current levels to allow time for negotiations with Republicans on a longer-term spending measure.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, said he planned to open debate next week on the 30-day spending plan.
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Rahm, no longer 'my way or the highway'
February 22nd, 2011
05:57 PM ET
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Rahm, no longer 'my way or the highway'

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(CNN) - Rahm Emanuel was known for bringing Chicago-style politics to Washington – complete with his colorful language and take-no-prisoners-approach to politics.

But in his run for Chicago mayor there's been a new "Rahm style." Emanuel told CNN's National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin that only pesky reporters make him curse.
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It's no Tea Party for Brown
February 22nd, 2011
05:22 PM ET
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It's no Tea Party for Brown

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Washington (CNN) - Republican Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown was elected with support from the Tea Party movement, but he doesn't consider himself a member.

"I'm a Republican from Massachusetts and a proud Republican," Brown said Tuesday in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer.
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Filed under: Scott Brown • Tea Party movement • TV-The Situation Room
Limbaugh vs. Mrs. Obama part two
February 22nd, 2011
04:32 PM ET
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Limbaugh vs. Mrs. Obama part two

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(CNN) - On his radio show Tuesday, Rush Limbaugh defended comments he made Monday about the first lady's food choices, calling the remarks "highly civil."

On Monday, he criticized Michelle Obama – who has tackled healthy eating as part of her platform – for a dinner of ribs she consumed on a recent visit to Colorado. The outspoken conservative host said it "doesn't look like Michelle Obama follows her own nutritionary, dietary advice."
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Democrats and Republicans spar over possible government shutdown
February 22nd, 2011
03:47 PM ET
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Democrats and Republicans spar over possible government shutdown

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Washington (CNN) - With government funding set to run out in 10 days, and Congress on recess, Republican and Democratic congressional leaders sparred via press release Tuesday, blaming each other for steering the government toward a possible shutdown.

The sharp tone of the releases was in contrast to hopeful signs Sunday and Monday that the two sides were on a path to head off a disruptive shutdown that could affect a wide range of government services.
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Filed under: Eric Cantor • Harry Reid • John Boehner • Mitch McConnell
American Sauce: Government shutdown 101
February 22nd, 2011
03:10 PM ET
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American Sauce: Government shutdown 101

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Capitol Hill (CNN) – The government shutdown game is back on, predictably and awkwardly, the way bell-bottoms inevitably pop up on the scene every 15-20 years.  (And this raises the odd side question of whether Speaker Boehner or Leader Reid ever wore bell-bottoms.)

Here’s your user-friendly guide to the deadlines, timelines and changing political battle lines in the fight right now.  Note: American Sauce spent no government funds in producing this.

Let us know what you think or if we missed anything in the comments section.
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Emanuel takes aim at Wisconsin governor
February 22nd, 2011
12:33 PM ET
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Emanuel takes aim at Wisconsin governor

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Washington (CNN)– CNN's Chief National Correspondent John King caught up with Rahm Emanuel Tuesday in Chicago as the former top Obama aide did some last minute campaigning for mayor.

Emanuel – who is poised for victory in the mayoral election Tuesday – said he disagreed with the way Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is handling that states' budget crisis:
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Filed under: Rahm Emanuel • Scott Walker • TV-John King U.S.A.
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