Rush Limbaugh: Hurricane Center is ‘Obama’  —  Rush Limbaugh, while repeatedly insisting he is “not alleging a conspiracy,” suggested Monday that the National Hurricane Center's forecast models for Tropical Storm Isaac were altered to help President Barack Obama and “cast a pall” over the Republican National Convention.

Smith Makes Abortion Gaffe (Listen to Audio)  —  Harrisburg — Republican Tom Smith spoke at the Pennsylvania press club luncheon Monday afternoon The defining moment occurred a few moments after the formal program when, asked about abortion amid a group of reporters, Smith seemed to suggest …

Priebus on Chris Matthews: ‘He Made the Case for Us.’  —  Shortly before our chat, Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus held a brief press “gaggle” in the media center, and briefly talked about his exchange with Chris Matthews on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” this morning.

Prosecutor: Ga. murder case uncovers terror plot … LUDOWICI, Ga. (AP) — Four Army soldiers based in southeast Georgia killed a former comrade and his girlfriend to protect an anarchist militia group they formed that stockpiled assault weapons and plotted a range of anti-government attacks, prosecutors told a judge Monday.

What the *#@% Is Wrong With Republicans?!  —  It's not just Akin.  By pushing some of the most invasive state policies in modern history, the men of the GOP are driving their party off a cliff.  —  Blame it on the “idea cloud”—that cumulus cartoon bubble that dumps the same idea on diverse populations at once.

No, Michelle Obama Topless On A Magazine Cover Is Not “Artsy”  —  Plenty of absurd things are “artsy,” like crafting Jesus on the cross out of elephant feces or giving birth inside an art gallery as a live action installation.  But a drawing of Michelle Obama topless on the cover …

RNC swag bag has Romney book with unaltered health care section … TAMPA — All credentialed media checking into the Republican National Convention are being given a swag bag featuring brochures and items from various sponsors such as sunglasses and a pocket fan.

Trial Judge Orders Prop 8 Case Closed  —  Judge James Ware issues an order under which same-sex couples should be allowed to marry immediately in California.  Supporters of the initiative could ask the Supreme Court to stop weddings.  —  The trial court judge in California who has taken …

We all know the world revolves around The Greatest President in the History of Everything.  So it makes sense that all the other celestial bodies were placed in the sky to shine down upon him.  —  This is not a Photoshop.  This was actually posted on Obama's official Tumblr page:

Paul Ryan Said Something That Should Force Him Off the Ticket, But You Probably Didn't Hear About It … Elections 2012 , Abortion , Elections 2012 , Paul Ryan , Video , Todd Akin , Method Of Conception , Paul Ryan Abortion , Paul Ryan Rape , Rape , Todd Akin Legitimate Rape , Todd Akin Rape , Politics News

EXCLUSIVE: SEAL AD TO EXCORIATE OBAMA FOR BOWING TO FOREIGN LEADERS  —  The controversial super PAC Special Operations for America, led by former Navy SEALs, is set to release a blistering new ad against President Obama Tuesday at the Republican National Convention.

Arlen Specter hospitalized with a serious illness, friends confirm  —  Arlen Specter has been hospitalized with a serious illness, confirm friends of the longtime U.S. Senator.  One asked that people keep him in thoughts and prayers.  —  Specter, 82, announced in 2005 that he had Hodgkin's disease for which he underwent chemotherapy.

Yes, the Rich Are Different  —  As Republicans gather for their national convention in Tampa to nominate a presidential candidate known, in part, as a wealthy businessman, a new nationwide Pew Research Center survey finds that many Americans believe the rich are different than other people.

Hero Reagan's Compromise Would Collide With Tea Party Certitude  —  Ronald Reagan remains the modern Republican Party's most durable hero.  His memory will be hailed as The Great Uncompromiser by those who insist the GOP must never flag in its support for smaller government, lower taxes and conservative social values.

More Interest in GOP Platform than Romney's Speech  —  OVERVIEW  —  As the Republican convention gets underway, more Americans express interest in learning about what's in the GOP platform than in the speeches by either Mitt Romney or his running mate.  About half of the public (52%) …