Senate rejects the 'Buffett Rule'. Republicans called it a 'gimmick', while Pres. Obama and Democrats pushed it as an example of fairness.
President Obama's lead over Mitt Romney is shrinking -- it's down to 4 points in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll. It was 11 last time around.
In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker has a five-point lead over his likely Democratic challenger.
Bark if you believe it: Ann Romney says Seamus "loved" being on the roof of the family car.
And in other animal news, a penguin bit Newt Gingrich.