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June 3rd, 2011
11:13 AM ET

Rep. Weiner's Twitter troubles: A social media lesson for Congress

In the wake of the Rep. Weiner Twitter incident, Capitol Hill is buzzing about the use of Twitter and social media by members of Congress.

Political reporter Emily Heil joins the AM anchors this morning to discuss the explosive growth of Twitter use among Congress members and whether Rep. Weiner's troubles are impacting social media use on the Hill.


Filed under: Politics • Social Media
June 2nd, 2011
03:37 PM ET

Political hot topics: Romney, Weiner, Palin and 2012

While Rep. Anthony Weiner continues to fight off questions about his Twitter page, Mitt Romney announced today that he will be running for President in 2012. And at the same time, Sarah Palin's tour bus continues to roll through the country.

CNN's Candy Crowley and National Review's Jim Geraghty appear on American Morning this morning to discuss the latest political news and what it means for 2012.


Filed under: Politics
June 2nd, 2011
11:15 AM ET

What does Rep. Anthony Weiner’s body language say?

Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) came under fire this weekend for a lewd photo that briefly appeared on his Twitter account that he claims he did not send. On Wednesday he told CNN's Wolf Blitzer that he had hired a law firm to look into the matter but declined to directly answer whether he actually appeared in the photo.

Attorney Joe Tacopina and former FBI body language expert Joe Navarro join the AM team this morning to discuss Weiner’s behavior and the legal concerns surrounding this controversy.


Filed under: Politics • Social Media
May 30th, 2011
05:51 AM ET

Question of the Day: Do you think Sarah Palin will run for president?

Washington (CNN) – Sarah Palin rode into Washington, D.C. on the back of a motorcycle Sunday, kicking off what is expected to be a week of stops to educate America about its founding principles.

She delivered her message on the National Mall as part of the "Rolling Thunder" rally in honor of Memorial Day.

Though Palin is not talking about a potential 2012 bid, many are speculating about whether or not Palin will throw her hat into the ring for the GOP nomination.

Our Question of the Day: Do you think Sarah Palin will run for president?

Let us know what you think– your response could be read on American Morning.


Filed under: Politics • U.S.
May 24th, 2011
03:55 AM ET

Susan Molinari breaks down the GOP 2012 field

With Daniels, Trump and Huckabee officially out of the race, the GOP is trying to find a candidate to support for 2012.

American Morning sat down with former Congresswoman Susan Molinari to break down the GOP field.


Filed under: GOP • Politics • U.S.
May 20th, 2011
11:09 AM ET

Actor, Sean Astin talks about his new real life role in politics

Actor, Sean Astin has starred in 'Rudy', 'Lord of the Rings,' and 'The Goonies' but his latest gig is political. He decided to sign on to become campaign manager for his friend, Daniel Adler who was running in a special California Congressional election. Why such a detour from his normal day job?


Filed under: Politics
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