Matthew Cooper

National Journal Daily

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Editor of the National Journal Daily and former White House managing editor of the National Journal

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Despite predictions that it might take weeks to decide the election, Mitt Romney conceded at 1am this morning in Boston. "The nation, as you know, is at a critical point.

President Obama Wins a Second Term

Despite predictions that it might take weeks to decide the election, Mitt Romney conceded at 1am this morning in Boston. "The nation, as you know, is at a critical point.

from To the Point

Two days before the South Carolina primary, Texas Governor Rick Perry suspended his presidential campaign today and threw his support to Newt Gingrich .

Can Newt Gingrich Redeem Himself?

Two days before the South Carolina primary, Texas Governor Rick Perry suspended his presidential campaign today and threw his support to Newt Gingrich .

from To the Point

The House and the Senate have reached a deal on government spending that will keep the Pentagon, the EPA and the Education Department open until the end of this fiscal year.

Congress Averts Government Shutdown, Payroll Tax Still Uncertain

The House and the Senate have reached a deal on government spending that will keep the Pentagon, the EPA and the Education Department open until the end of this fiscal year.

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