"If you want to put people in jail, I want to second what Michele said, you ought to start with Barney Frank and Chris Dodd. And let's look at the politicians who created the environment, the politicians who profited from the environment and the politicians who put this country in trouble," Newt Gingrich said at the Bloomberg/Washington Post Republ

Bill Maher reacts to Herman Cain's "if you're not rich, blame yourself' comment on The Rachel Maddow Show: "This is what really bothers me, this idea that somehow we can all be rich. Among the stupid things and you really have to dig deep to, you know, have that contest which is the stupidest -- that is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard

Herman Cain responds after former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) slams his 9-9-9 economic plan: "This is the difference between me, the non-politician, and all of the politicians. They want to pass what they think can get passed rather than what we need which is a bold solution. "9-9-9 is bold, and the American people want a bold solution, not just w

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From tonight's debate hosted by Bloomberg and The Washington Post: GOLDMAN:  Thank you, Charlie. Mr. Cain, you disapprove of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, and we all know that your priority is 999.  But one of the most important appointments that you're going to have to make your first year, should you be president, would be Fed chairman. So wh

GOLDMAN: Thank you. Governor Romney, it's 2013, and the European debt crisis has worsened. Countries are defaulting. Europe's largest banks are on the verge of bankruptcy. Contagion has spread to the U.S. And the global financial system is on the brink. What would you do differently than what President Bush, Henry Paulson, and Ben Bernan

Newt Gingrich is asked about the Occupy Wall Street movement at the Bloomberg debate in New Hampshire: New Gingrich: "If they want to change things, the first thing to do is fire Bernanke, who is a disaster as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The second person to fire is Geithner. The fact is, in both the Bush and the Obama administrations the f

Michele Bachmann says if you turn Herman Cain's "9-9-9" plan upside down it becomes 6-6-6. "I think the devil is in the details," she said at the GOP debate hosted by Bloomberg and Washington Post.

President Obama at a Tuesday night fundraiser in Orlanda, FL. THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. I do. Although I have to say that backstage I had the chance to see Dwight Howard — (applause) — and Dwight is a great friend, and I told him I’m a little heartbroken that the NBA season is getting delayed here. (Laughter.) So I’m hoping tho

"For those who are available and up there and who are running, I think Romney is the choice that is logical for a man like a Christie would make," Charles Krauthammer said on "Special Report."

Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., explains whether the “Occupy Wall Street” movement can energize the depressed Democratic base.

Singer Tony Bennett on Obama: "I think it's the greatest accomplishment that the United States ever came up with." "I've always respected intellectual people and he's an intellect," Bennett said on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight." "He's very bright, highly bright."

A new road in Orlando is named for President Barack Obama. (source: WESH-TV, Orlanda, Florida)

"Scour this report, identify all those areas in which we can act administratively without additional congressional authorization and just get it done," President Obama said today to a "Jobs Council" meeting.

"He's never been a part of the black experience in America. I can talk about that. I can talk about what it really meant to be po' before I was poor. He can't. So what I'm saying is I can talk about every issue two levels deep without a teleprompter," Herman Cain told Neal Boortz today.

“So the legislation we’ll be voting on today is many things, but it’s not a jobs bill. And Republicans will gladly vote against any legislation that makes it harder to create jobs right now. “The President’s advisors have said they’re counting on a do-nothing Congress. “That’s why we’ll be voting on legislation today that’

Attorney General Eric Holder announced charges against two individuals who allegedly planned to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. He said the plot was "directed by factions of the Iranian government.""In addition to holding these individual conspirators accountable for their alleged role in this plot, the United States is commi

Attorney General Eric Holder is asked about Fast & Furious at a press conference. He briefing addresses the question, dodges it and then ends the press conference.

"I'm going after Romney...I have a very penetrating question for him," Herman Cain told Neal Boortz on his radio program today. Cain would not reveal the question, however. Cain: Here’s the other thing, Neal, that’s a little different about the one tonight. First of all, we’re going to be sitting at a table. They’re not exactly doing the

Hank Williams Jr. talks about his departure at ESPN with "The View" ladies.

"Absolutely. It seems to be a growing phenomenon, and what does it say about the growing despair in the country. And how do they characterize it?" Charlie Rose said about the Occupy Wall Street movement being a topic at tonight's Bloomberg debate. Rose, who will be moderating it, appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" today.

"If you’re concerned about Wall Street and our financial system, the president is standing on the side of consumers and the middle class and a lot of these Republicans are basically saying, you know what, let’s go back to the same policies that led us to the great recession in the first place," senior Obama adviser told "Good Morning America" t

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorses Mitt Romney for president Tuesday, calling him "the best person to lead America."

Ed Schultz likens opposition to the "Occupy" movement to supporting Strom Thurmond (via Newsbusters): "So I ask Mr. King tonight: do you agree with Trent Lott, who said back on De

Greta Van Susteren talks to Representative Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) about the latest with Attorney General Eric Holder and the "Fast and Furious" scandal.

Charles Krauthammer notes that there is a trend where dictators give protections to minorities under their rule. This comes up in the context of Egypt's treatment of Christians post-Mubarak.

Lawrence O'Donnell discusses the latest action in the fight over ballot access and election fraud.

Ed Schultz talks to Wisconsin Democratic Chairman Mike Tate about the latest efforts to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Tate says the recall papers, to begin the effort, will be filed on November 15.