Italy’s Berlusconi to quit frontline politics
ROME — Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has declared he is “stepping aside” from frontline politics, revealing he has no intention of running again for his old post. In his first interview since resigning amid turmoil over financial markets in November, Berlusconi spoke to the Financial Times at his Rome residence on a range of subjects, including what he called a media-inspired ...
Politics and the Supreme Court
Three major legal cases may influence the 2012 election, but the cases also illustrate how politics shape the Supreme Court.
Raw Politics: Romney leaves Las Vegas holding all the cards
He may be a non-gambler, but Mitt Romney had a good night in Vegas. He left town as the night's big winner, capturing his second strong victory in a row. The result was no surprise; but the blocs he won on his way to a majority of the vote were. This is a state where [...]
Politics as a Four-Letter Word
Today, some odds and ends from the world of government and politics. In remarks to ...
Super Bowl ads: Prime time politics
The Super Bowl ad has been a launching pad for new computers, soft drinks and sports cars, but this year it’s entering a new arena — as a political football.
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