Numerically Florida and Nevada mean very little compared to the number of delegates a candidate needs to secure the Republican nomination. But as usually happens, a string of wins and the rest of the states start to fall into line....

Josh Marshall http://talkingpointsmemo.com/joshmarshall.php

If the economy is clearly on the rebound by the Fall -- still a big if -- Republican arguments for the presidency will start to get really comical. This morning Gov. McDonnell (R) of Virginia -- a major rising star...

Josh Marshall http://talkingpointsmemo.com/joshmarshall.php

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R): "Look, I'm glad the economy is starting to recover but I think it's because of what Republican governors are doing in their states. Not because of the President."...

David Kurtz http://talkingpointsmemo.com/

Newt makes it clear that he ain't planning on going nowhere....

Thomas Lane

TPM's Benjy Sarlin was in full-on Alexis de Tocqueville mode today. Check him out....

Thomas Lane

Things are picking up in Nevada. Stay with TPM's Livewire for all the latest updates....

Thomas Lane

Christine O'Donnell's bookselling magic....

Thomas Lane

Here's a bit of magic from former Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell: her political campaign gave $142,000 to her super PAC, which proceeded to buy copies of her book.

Ryan J. Reilly http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/ryanjreilly

Newt announces he won't deliver a post-caucus speech, but will hold a presser instead....

Thomas Lane

Indiana's Secretary of State has been convicted on multiple vote fraud related felony counts....

Josh Marshall http://talkingpointsmemo.com/joshmarshall.php

Team Romney cans debate coach credited with his Florida turnaround....

Josh Marshall http://talkingpointsmemo.com/joshmarshall.php

Which Biblical figure does Newt Gingrich most remind you of? Nevada pastor Jim Garlow stakes his ground....

Thomas Lane

Mitt and the mosh pit....

Josh Marshall http://talkingpointsmemo.com/joshmarshall.php

Pics of Mitt with perplexed kids....

David Kurtz http://talkingpointsmemo.com/

Herman Cain's fundraising spiked after his sexual harassment allegations....

Josh Marshall http://talkingpointsmemo.com/joshmarshall.php

House Speaker John Boehner said Friday that he was "not familiar with the details" of the unfolding campaign finance scandal involving Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY). Let's bring him up to speed.


Ryan J. Reilly http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/ryanjreilly

The unemployment numbers this morning were not only good news for the country. They were unquestionably good news for the President's reelection efforts. A couple years ago, 8% unemployment was often the benchmark people referenced as what the President needed...

Josh Marshall http://talkingpointsmemo.com/joshmarshall.php

Newt's now challenging Romney to a "Lincoln-Douglas" debate....

Thomas Lane

Turns out the media firestorm over charges that former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain sexually harassed women was pretty good for the Cain campaign's bottom line.

Ryan J. Reilly http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/ryanjreilly