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File Photo: Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell waves as he takes the stage during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images, File)

McDonnell approval soars in Va. despite investigation

The GOP governor would be the heavy favorite to win this fall if he weren’t constitutionally barred from running for re-election, leading Democrat Terry McAuliffe by 15 points in a hypothetical matchup. Read More

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Top GOP senator ‘fairly satisfied’ on Benghazi answers

Sen. Bob Corker, the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says he's comfortable the facts are already out on last year's terrorist attack in Benghazi. Read More

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#TDRGoodmorning from Concordia College

Meet the latest winners of our #TDRGoodMorning challenge: Nursing students and faculty of Concordia College in New York

Thanks to everyone who submitted.… Read More

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks during a town hall meeting at Raritan Valley Community College, Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Branchburg, N.J. (Photo by Julio Cortez/AP Photo)

Chris Christie cruising to re-election in NBC/Marist poll

Incumbent GOP Gov. Chris Christie has a more than two-to-one lead over state Sen. Barbara Buono, crushing the likely Democratic nominee 60% to 28%. Read More

This digital composite shows file photos: (L-R) Terry McAuliffe as he attends the Clinton Global Initiative reception at The Museum of Modern Art on September 22, 2010 in New York City.  (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images) Ken Cuccinelli at the 39th Conservative Political Action Committee February 9, 2012  in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

NBC/Marist poll: Va. gubernatorial race in dead heat

Democrat Terry McAuliffe holds a slim lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli (43% to 41%) in the most competitive race of 2013. Read More

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First Read Flash: Redemption is sweet

The comeback story is complete for former Gov. Mark Sanford (R). The key for Sanford? Despite his well-documented flaws, the significant GOP lean of the district was just too much for Democrats to overcome. Read More

Image: Teacher Audrey Benes speaks to her kindergarten class at Walsh Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois

Watch: In Arizona, education key to filling jobs

Even with better than expected job numbers, millions of jobs still remain vacant across the country; Chuck Todd moderated a series on how to match education with 21st century jobs. Read More

Same-sex marriage supporters shout slogans in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US Supreme Court takes up the emotionally charged issue of gay marriage as it considers arguments that it should make history and extend equal rights to same-sex couples.  (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Illinois GOP chairman resigns after supporting gay marriage

Embroiled in an intraparty fight over his support for gay marriage, Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady stepped down on Tuesday as leader of the state party. Read More

Then-Rep. Tim Scott, standing on Jim DeMint's good side. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

Heritage Foundation report takes fire from GOP over ‘misleading’ claims

The Heritage Foundation put out a long-awaited report on what it claims are the costs of immigration reform, kicking off a political battle on the right - and producing a loud silence from Democrats who were happy to let other Republicans trash the study. Read More

File Photo: Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, formerly of the oldies band Sha Na Na, makes a point as he speaks at a news conference at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Conn., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. Bauman and Connecticut House Majority Leader Christopher G. Donovan, right, were unveiling proposed legislation to protect the rights of performers and consumers. (Photo by Bob Child/AP Photo, File)

Crooner Jon ‘Bowzer’ Bauman hits trail for Colbert Busch

There’s a familiar voice from the 1950s who Democrats have turned to in special elections to help them hit the right notes with voters. Read More

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#TDRGoodMorning from the staff at Huntington Hospital

Meet the latest winners of our #TDRGoodMorning challenge: Kara Theal and the staff at Huntington Hospital

Thanks to everyone who submitted. Make sure to get… Read More

U.S. House of Representatives Democratic candidate for the state of South Carolina Elizabeth Colbert Busch, during a debate against Republican candidate for the open Congressional seat of South Carolina, Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, at the Citadel on April 29, 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Richard Ellis/Getty Images)

The Sanford-Colbert Busch showdown: Especially ‘special’ special elections

Tuesday’s South Carolina special election may seem like the most important event in politics this week, but in months it may well be just an asterisk in the congressional history books. Read More

Rupublican candidate for the open Congressional seat of South Carolina, Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, smiles after avoiding a question about his extra marital affair during a debate against U.S. House of Representatives Democratic candidate for the state of South Carolina Elizabeth Colbert Busch at the Citadel on April 29, 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina. Mark Sanford is challenging Democrat Colbert Busch in a special election for the House seat vacated by current U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. (Photo by Richard Ellis/Getty Images)

Mark Sanford aims to surprise once again

If the once-disgraced former governor pulls off a win in South Carolina’s 1st District special election, it will be an example of how he's defied the political odds yet again. Read More

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Can Cruz run? Canadian-born senator eyes 2016

The Texas freshman senator was born in Canada, not the United States, leading some to question whether he can really run for president in 2016. Read More

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#TDRGoodMorning from nursing students in Kansas

Meet the latest winners of our #TDRGoodMorning challenge: Nursing students from Kansas in honor of National Nurses Week.

Thanks to everyone who submitted.… Read More

File Photo: Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at Tidewater Community College on October 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. This is Romney's first campaign appearance since his debate with President Barack Obama last night.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images, File)

Morning Rundown: Candidates still matter

It's Monday, May 6, 2013, and the 2016 White House race officially began this past weekend. But races in South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts are on our radar this morning. Read More

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10 House seats Dems, GOP will spar over in 2014

There are some top races both parties know they have their best chance at--and the other side must play their best defense. Here's our list of the top seats likely to flip control for each party, and why. Read More

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Philly to boost ‘enhanced police presence’ at weekend race

In addition to increased security personnel, bags and backpacks have been banned at the finish line and the city has added evacuation centers along the 10 mile race course. Read More

Iowa Congressman Steve King (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Senate rundown: Candidates still wanted

Republicans are still searching for a nominee in Iowa, while Democrats still need one in West Virginia, but there’s no shortage of GOP candidates eyeing the open Georgia Senate race. Read More

File Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answers questions from students from around the world during a "Global Townterview" at the Newseum January 29, 2013 in Washington, DC. Clinton took questions from an international group of youths via satellite and social media including Twitter, Facebook and Skype in advance of her last day at the State Department Friday.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, File)

Clinton 2016 cries intensify

On Thursday, EMILY’s List launched a new push to put a woman on the White House the same day new polling showed the former first lady trouncing her potential Democratic rivals. Read More