The improving economy has turned President Obama's fortunes around in New Hampshire, according to a new WMUR Granite State Poll.
Some 51 percent of respondents now approve of Obama's job performance, up 10 points since October. Good news on the economy seem to be driving the change, with the percentage of people who think the country is on the wrong track dropping from 70 percent to 50 percent.
That shift translates to votes: Obama would beat New Hampshire primary winner Mitt Romney by 10 points, according to the poll. Obama would beat Ron Paul by 8 and Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum by more than 20. ...The Hill
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For more news on the presidency, let's go back to The Hill for an update.
Television star Roseanne Barr is officially running as a Green Party candidate for the presidency, she announced Friday via Twitter.
Barr has filed papers with the Federal Election Commission. She tweeted that while she expects Jill Stein, the Green Party front-runner, to win the nomination and plans to support her, she wants to "bring press attention" to the party's platform "and speak at its convention. I want young people to know there is a new way for us to go." ...The Hill
Have we spoiled your day yet?
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Even those of us who wouldn't pull a lever for Ron Paul have some respect for the man's plain-speaking. Until today...
Roll Call reports that records show Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) was apparently reimbursed twice for travel, paid by both taxpayers and his political and non-profit organizations, in eight cases. ...h/t Think Progress
Ron Paul has turned out to be a Beltway insider.
