First Word: Romney and the gender gap

Here are some stories that are shaping tonight’s Last Word rundown. We tossed in a few extra links that you might find interesting. (JK Rowling’s new book for adults, hello!)

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• Trayvon Martin’s mom retracts “accident” comment
• Did Mitt Romney catch a break on the his gender gap problem?
• Obama camp. releases video to celebrate Romneycare anniversary
• Ann Romney: “I know what it’s like to struggle“
• Must-see chart unmasking the falsehood of Romney’s core argument
• Gingrich says he wouldn’t serve in Romney cabinet
• The Koch brothers don’t appreciate being a liberal caricature
• Connecticut becomes 17th state to repeal death penalty
• Two-thirds of voters hold positive view of the first lady, according to new poll
• John Edwards trial begins today, why it’s a bigger deal than you think
• Bachmann counseling clinic still practices “pray away the gay” therapy
• How America’s former presidents club was born
• J.K. Rowling’s first adult novel will be a black political comedy
• Michelle Obama stops by The Colbert Report