Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Why Obama decided not to release Bin Laden photos (Exclusive to Yahoo! News)

Posted: 04 May 2011 11:20 AM PDT

Wreckage is seen in the compound after U.S. Navy SEAL commandos killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, May 2, 2011. Bin Laden was killed in the U.S. special forces assault on the Pakistani compound, then quickly buried at sea, in a dramatic end to the long manhunt for the al Qaeda leader who had been the guiding star of global terrorism. Picture taken May 2, 2011. REUTERS/Stringer (PAKISTAN - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS CIVIL UNREST IMAGES OF THE DAY)Exclusive to Yahoo! News - By Marc Ambinder and Matthew Cooper National Journal It turns out they didn't plan for everything. The operation to get Osama bin Laden was meticulously planned and carefully thought through, including the decision to bury the terrorist leader's body at …

How Jon Huntsman could win in 2012 (The Daily Beast)

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:21 AM PDT

The Daily Beast - As he launches a new PAC, Obama’s former China ambassador is considered a dark horse, but he could parlay conservative positions on abortion, guns, and the deficitâ€"and support from Glenn Beckâ€"into a strong presidential bid, writes McKay Coppins.

The Fast Fix: No Palin, Gingrich or Romney at first GOP 2012 debate (The Newsroom)

Posted: 04 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT

The Newsroom - Why are there so few high-profile candidates in the first GOP presidential debate of the 2012 campaign, which will take place in South Carolina on Thursday? What if we held a presidential debate and no one showed up? On Thursday …

First GOP debate likely to be a low-key affair (AP)

Posted: 04 May 2011 01:19 PM PDT

AP - The one to beat in the GOP presidential field, Mitt Romney, won't attend the first debate of the party's 2012 nomination race. Neither will any other big-name Republicans weighing bids, like Sarah Palin, or celebrity hopefuls, like Donald Trump.

Poll: Most Americans wouldn't vote for Palin or Trump (The Ticket)

Posted: 04 May 2011 08:42 AM PDT

The Ticket - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and businessman Donald Trump may currently be two of the best known Republican stars in America--but being a celebrity doesn't necessarily translate into concrete political support, a new poll finds. Fifty-eight percent of registered voters surveyed by Quinnipiac University over the past week indicated they "would never vote" for Palin [...]

Energy experts: Don’t look to Congress to lower gas prices this summer (Daily Caller)

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:17 PM PDT

Daily Caller - The latest Democratic effort to raise taxes on oil and gas companies by eliminating credits and write-offs might make people feel better about hitting back at companies that charge big money for a gallon of gas, but it will do little to lower the cost of gasoline, and could even lead to higher prices, energy policy experts say.

Americans 45 and older are new voting-age majority (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 06:31 PM PDT

AP - For the first time, Americans 45 and older make up a majority of the voting-age population, giving older Americans wider influence in elections as the U.S. stands divided over curtailing Medicare and other benefits for seniors.

'Pussy-footing' photo call (Politico)

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:29 PM PDT

Politico - Sarah Palin accused President Barack Obama of “pussy-footing” Wednesday over his decision not to release a photo of Osama bin Laden.

Capitalizing on bin Laden's demise (Politico)

Posted: 04 May 2011 10:20 AM PDT

Politico - Advocates and activists offer up thoughts on how bin Laden’s demise might work to their benefit.

Officials: SEALs thought bin Laden went for weapon (AP)

Posted: 04 May 2011 02:15 PM PDT

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney tells reporters that President Barack Obama will not release photos of Osama bin Laden's body, Wednesday, May 4, 2011, during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's decided not to release death photos of terrorist Osama bin Laden because their graphic nature could incite violence and create national security risks for the United States. Separately, officials told The Associated Press that the Navy SEALs who stormed bin Laden's compound shot and killed him after they saw him appear to lunge for a weapon.

Why the US had it wrong about bin Laden's hideout (AP)

Posted: 04 May 2011 02:20 PM PDT

A photographer takes a photo of the sealed gate into the compound and a house where al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was caught and killed late Monday, in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Local residents showed off small parts of what appeared to be a U.S. helicopter that Washington said malfunctioned and was disabled by the American commando strike team as they retreated, while Pakistan's leader on Tuesday denied suggestions that his country's security forces had sheltered Osama bin Laden. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)AP - The dramatic raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in a Pakistani suburb this week capped a decade-long manhunt, but it also revealed just how wrong the U.S. had been about where the world's most wanted terrorist was hiding.

US could reassess aid to Palestinians (AP)

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gestures as he speaks during a press conference with members of the Israeli Peace Initiative in Ramallah, Thursday, April 28, 2011. Israeli leaders on Thursday rejected the new Palestinian unity deal between the rival Hamas and Fatah factions, saying it could destroy the prospects for peace in the region. (AP Photo/Tara Todras-Whitehill)AP - The Obama administration said Thursday it would reassess aid to the Palestinians if the militant group Hamas joins the U.S.-backed Palestinian government, with several lawmakers already clamoring for funding to be cut off.

Euro zone takes third debt crisis patient into care (Reuters)

Posted: 04 May 2011 07:17 AM PDT

Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates (L) makes a statement next to Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos at the Sao Bento palace in Lisbon May 3, 2011. REUTERS/Government HandoutReuters - Portugal and Greece talked up the benefits of Lisbon's decision to accept a multi-billion euro bailout from the European Union and IMF on Wednesday, but the outlook for both countries and Ireland remains highly uncertain.

Obama helps kick off Wounded Warriors' bike ride (AP)

Posted: 04 May 2011 02:48 PM PDT

President Barack Obama and Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Gen. James Cartwright and Assistant Veteran Affairs Secretary Tammy Duckworth, cheer on riders during an event to welcome the Wounded Warrior Project's soldier ride to the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)AP - With a 1-2-3 and the sound of a horn, President Barack Obama has kicked off a regional bicycle tour to help raise money for wounded service members.

Americans Won't See Justice Against Bin Laden with Death Photo Moratorium (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 04 May 2011 01:42 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | The New York Times reports that President Obama will not release pictures of Osama bin Laden's corpse. This decision was made primarily because Obama does not think it will sway the minds of those skeptical of the capture and killing of bin Laden and the release of proof might further endanger America by angering the Muslim community.

Huntsman candidacy for GOP nomination wins praise from Jimmy Carter (Daily Caller)

Posted: 04 May 2011 02:11 PM PDT

Daily Caller - Former Democratic President Jimmy Carter has a favorite in the race for the Republican nomination for president.

Twitter responds to decision not to release bin Laden photos (Daily Caller)

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:32 PM PDT

Daily Caller - The White House has decided not to release the graphic post-mortem photos of Osama bin Laden. Press Secretary Jay Carney said there is more than enough evidence to demonstrate that bin Laden has been killed, including DNA testing. "We don't trot out this stuff as trophies," Carney said.

LAST TICKET: Palin slams Obama for not releasing bin Laden photos; Jimmy Carter likes Huntsman (The Ticket)

Posted: 04 May 2011 02:46 PM PDT

The Ticket - Here are the stories we took note of today but didn't give the full blog treatment: • Sarah Palin accuses President Obama of "pussy-footing" on the release of the Osama bin Laden photos. (GOP 12) • Mitch Daniels insists it's not too late to run for president. (The Note) • Jimmy Carter likes Jon Huntsman. [...]

Trump to headline Columbia Tea Party event (AP)

Posted: 04 May 2011 08:21 AM PDT

AP - Donald Trump is making his first foray into South Carolina as he gauges support for a 2012 presidential bid.
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