Michelle Obama hits the campaign trail
First Lady ramps up campaign schedule, hauling in millions in cash and sketching a personal portrait of the president
Video: Does Obama accept election as referendum on economy?
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Norah O’Donnell asked press secretary Jay Carney Thursday if President Obama accepted that the 2012 election would be a referendum of his progress on the economy.
Video: If jobs bill doesn’t pass, drinks on Carney!
White House press secretary Jay Carney said Thursday that if President Obama’s American Jobs Act doesn’t pass, he’ll treat the press corps to drinks.
Video: Gov. Chris Christie enters "The GOP Drive"
Republican Gov. Chris Christie gains attention for a potential presidential run, reports CBSNews.com’s senior political reporter Brian Montopoli on this week’s “Drive to the GOP Nomination.
Fidel Castro mocks Obama, calls him "stupid"
Former Cuban president responds sarcastically to U.S. being open to changing policy toward island if change happens there first
Super PACs to spend big on 2012 election
Ostensibly independent groups — often run by candidates’ former staffers — poised to spend tens of millions to influence presidential race
Video: Gingrich discusses new "Contract with America"
Erica Hill talks to Republican presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich, about taxes, the size of government and his brand new “21st Century Contract with America.”
Video: U.S. ambassador attacked by Syrian protestors
Angry supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attacked U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford. Jeff Glor reports.
Video: GOP clamoring for Chris Christie presidential bid
Despite repeatedly saying that he is not running for president, Republicans continue to clamor for N.J. Gov. Chris Christie to enter the field. Bill Whitaker reports Christie’s recent trip to Southern California is raising conservatives’ hopes that he might still jump in.
Justice Dept wants speedy health care ruling
The Justice Department is joining calls for prompt Supreme Court review of President Obama’s health care overhaul
