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9:15 PM ET, February 7, 2012

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Kimi Yoshino / L.A. NOW:
Prop.  8: Gay-marriage ban unconstitutional, court rules  —  A federal appeals court Tuesday struck down California's ban on same-sex marriage, clearing the way for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage as early as next year.  —  The 2-1 decision by a panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court …
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Maggie Gallagher / National Review:
Ninth Circuit to 7 Million California Voters: You Are Irrational Bigots  —  In a breathtaking exercise in ill-natured illogic, a divided Ninth Circuit ruled 2-1 that because Prop 8 does not take away civil-union benefits for same-sex couples, it's an unconstitutional exercise in irrational animus towards gay people.
Discussion: NOM Blog
Ed Whelan / National Review:
Ninth Circuit Panel Affirms Anti-Prop 8 Ruling  —  As I expected, a divided panel of the Ninth Circuit has affirmed former judge Vaughn Walker's outlandish ruling that California's Proposition 8 violates the federal Constitution.  Arch-liberals Judge Stephen Reinhardt and Judge Michael Hawkins …
American Prospect:
In Prop. 8 Ruling, a Liberal Lion Coos
Discussion: The Atlantic Online
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Proposition 8 is overturned, and Obama catches a break on gay marriage
Chris Johnson / Washington Blade:
Reporters grill Carney on marriage, Prop 8 ruling
Alyssa Rosenberg / ThinkProgress:   How Pop Culture Influenced Today's Proposition 8 Ruling
Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Marriage Ban Violates Constitution, Court Rules
Patricia Zengerle / Reuters:
Romney's lead dips despite wins: Reuters/Ipsos poll  —  (Reuters) - Despite his strong showing in early state contests in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.
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ABCNEWS:
GOP Rivals Pounce on Romney's ‘Assault on Religion’ Line  —  JOHNSTOWN, Colo. - Mitt Romney's Republican rivals pounced today on his accusations that President Obama has an “assault on religion” by forcing Catholic institutions to provide contraceptives and abortion services, suggesting it was a hypocritical statement.
Alexander Burns / Politico:
Missouri primary, Minnesota and Colorado caucuses: Rick Santorum may be headed for big night  —  Mitt Romney's campaign sought to downplay the importance of three non-binding presidential contests Tuesday evening, as one of the former Massachusetts governor's underdog challengers aimed to revive …
Discussion: CNN, Opinion L.A., Sky Dancing and ABCNEWS
Matt Negrin / ABCNEWS:
As Three States Vote, Romney Seeks to Lower Expectations  —  Voters in three states made their picks for the Republican presidential nomination today, as Mitt Romney tried to win enough votes to deny his rivals any momentum going into the first lull of the primary season.
Discussion: CNN
Maggie Haberman / Politico:
Santorum: Romney contraceptive decision ‘trumped employees’ religious consciences'
Tom Jensen / Public Policy Polling:
Big Day for Santorum?  —  Rick Santorum could be headed for a big …
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Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Poll: Majority of Catholics support contraception coverage
Jim Galloway / Political Insider:
Karen Handel resigns from Komen for the Cure  —  Karen Handel, the former GOP candidate for governor, just announced her resignation as a senior vice president for public of Susan G. Komen for the Cure - one week after the breast cancer charity reversed itself on a decision to sever financial ties with Planned Parenthood.
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Lachlan Markay / The Heritage Foundation:
Exclusive: Occupy DC Plans Mayhem for Major Conservative Conference  —  The “Occupy DC” protest group is planning to disrupt the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference using a range of potentially illegal tactics that could even include violence against participants, Scribe has learned.
David A. Graham / The Atlantic Online:
Photo of the Day: Shock and Awe at the White House  —  President Obama gets a thrill after inviting young scientists and inventors to his home.  —  Playing with your food?  Shooting things at the White House?  It seems like a recipe for disaster and/or arrest, but somehow Joey Hudy managed …
Discussion: BuzzFeed and The Daily What
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ABCNEWS:
Michelle Obama in Tug of War at White House  —  The normally dignified Blue Room at the White House became a late-night show comedy set last month when first lady Michelle Obama engaged in a friendly game of tug of war with host Jimmy Fallon, according to a photo released by the White House today.
Discussion: Weasel Zippers
Jim Messina / Barack Obama:
We Will Not Play by Two Sets of Rules  —  In 2010, the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case opened the door to a new wave of so-called Super PACs—non-candidate political committees that can receive and spend unlimited money from special interests.
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
Just Gets Better  —  What's the latest on the Pete Hoekstra “Chinese” ad that's been generating all the controversy?  A follower on Twitter points out that in the html code on Hoekstra's site the woman in the ad is identified as “yellowgirl.”  I checked and sure enough he's right.
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James Fallows / The Atlantic Online:
This Is So Classy: ‘Yellow Girl’
John McCormack / Weekly Standard:
Dem Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper: I Wouldn't Have Voted for Obamacare If I'd Known About HHS Regulation  —  Former Democratic congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper, a Catholic from Erie, Pennsylvania, cast a crucial vote in favor of Obamacare in 2010.  She lost her seat that November in part because of her controversial support of Obamacare.
Stephen Dinan / Washington Times:
Administration names official advocate for illegal immigrants  —  The Obama administration on Tuesday announced a new “public advocate” charged with listening to immigrants' concerns about its law enforcement policies — but Republicans said the position amounts to an official mouthpiece for illegal immigrants being deported.
Bruce Bartlett / Economix:
Tilting the Budget Process to the G.O.P.  —  Bruce Bartlett held senior policy roles in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations and served on the staffs of Representatives Jack Kemp and Ron Paul.  He is the author of “The Benefit and the Burden: Tax Reform - Why We Need It and What It Will Take.”
Stephanie Jones / Journal Times:
Suspect recall signing could result in felony charges  —  RACINE — What started with a man noticing his friend's signature four times on recall petitions could result in felony charges.  —  The Racine County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate possible fraudulent recall signatures collected …
Discussion: RedState and Campaign 2012
Adam Snider / Politico:
Jackson Lee: Private screeners risk another 9/11  —  Handing airport screening duties to private companies could result in another terrorist attack like Sept. 11, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said Tuesday afternoon.  —  The Federal Aviation Administration authorization bill awaiting President …
Discussion: Weasel Zippers
 
 
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Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
Fighting Gay Marriage, Minnesota Group May Have Skirted Law
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Ryan Lizza / News Desk:
Obama's Swing Voters
Telegraph:
BBC tells its staff: don't call Qatada extremist
Discussion: Power Line and Biased BBC
Michael Beckel / iWatch News by The Center …:
Another Bain exec revealed as man behind corporate donor to pro-Romney super PAC
Discussion: The Caucus
Marie Diamond / ThinkProgress:
Staples Co-Founder Complains That Allowing Women To Breastfeed At Work Will Cost Jobs
Discussion: Booman Tribune, Guardian and Wonkette
Josh Halliday / Guardian:
Sky News clamps down on Twitter use
Rick Pearson / Chicago Tribune:
Jackson: Asking fundraiser to buy plane ticket for woman did not violate ethics rules
Bloomberg:
Americans Gaining Energy Independence
 Earlier Items: 
Patrick Gavin / Politico:
Obama Girl Amber Lee Ettinger says she's not sure how she'll vote
Reuters:
U.S. authorities looking into Murdoch foreign payments
Barak Ravid / Haaretz:
Bashar Assad emails leaked, tips for ABC interview revealed
Emily Goodin / Ballot Box:
Rep. Myrick announces she'll retire this year
Discussion: Politico and CNN
Roger L Simon / Roger L. Simon:
BREAKING VIDEO: Tim Tebow and Tom Brady Register to Vote in Minnesota