"Optimism is an occupational requirement and I remain optimistic." – Joe Biden, May 10thVice President Joe Biden just might be the most hopeful man

<p>It has been described as an intelligence jackpot….the documents, hard drives and other items seized in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.But

<p>From a Virginia town hall to the &quot;friendly&quot; confines of Facebook, President Obama is in sell mode as he tries to persuade the

<p>The White House wades into the deficit debate, as President Obama unveils a four trillion dollar proposal.  The expectation?</p>

<p>A nail-biter in Washington, as a last-minute compromise keeps the government open for business.</p>

<p>This week, President Obama finally confirmed what may have been the worst-kept secret in Washington,  officially kicking off his re-election bid.NBC

<p>Late nights on the Hill…and in the White House…as Congress and the Obama administration race to avoid a government shutdown.  An estimated 800