First Word: Springtime politics

Apr. 9, 2012, 4:23 PM EDT

By Anthony Reyes

After the holiday weekend it looks like political players have sprung into action full-throttle. Here are some stories driving our show this week.

Obama campaign wants to challenge Mitt Romney on national security
David Axelrod officially declares “game on“
Karl Rove’s super PAC aims ad blitz at Obama
Poll: Swing independent voters prefer Obama
Ann Romney provides look into Romney family in new video
Romney pulls attack ads in Pennsylvania after Santorum’s daughter is hospitalized
Herman Cain endorses Allen West for vice president
Prosecutor: No grand jury for Trayvon case
Why no grand jury in killing of Trayvon Martin is a “positive” sign
Bill Cosby weighs in on Trayvon Martin tragedy
Pope Benedict XVI warning: “Darkness threatens mankind”
Photos seem to reveal a lack of diversity in Obama campaign
U.S. defines strict demands for new round of talks with Iran
Israel PM Bibi Netanyahu and Mitt Romney have been buddies since 1976
Tim Tebow speaks to thousands at church mass in Texas
President Reagan backed the Buffett Rule

Anthony Reyes

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