Politics: Afternoon Edition: Santorum suspends presidential campaign

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	Tuesday, April 10, 2012

HEADLINES

1. Rick Santorum drops out of presidential race

   Rick Santorum announces that he is suspending his presidential campaign, all but bringing to a close the 2012 GOP presidential contest and handing the nomination to Mitt Romney.
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2. Obama to renew push for Buffett rule

   The proposal to raise taxes on millionaires could be used to deepen distinctions with his political rivals.
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3. Poll: Racial divide on Martin case

   African Americans, whites have different views about circumstances surrounding shooting of Trayvon Martin, a Washington Post-ABC News poll finds.
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4. Bush: 'I wish they weren't called the Bush tax cuts'

   Former President George W. Bush reflected on his presidency in a rare public appearance Tuesday, poking fun at his low approval ratings and saying he didn't miss being the leader of the free world.
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5. The lady on the ladder, and other abortion stereotypes

   Those who oppose abortion are routinely depicted as some combo of unhinged and hypocritical, and abortion providers as virtuous and brave. The full story is a little more complicated.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY

Rick Santorum after suspending his presidential campaign Tuesday::

"We are not done fighting."

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MULTIMEDIA

Video: Rick Santorum suspends presidential campaign

Speaking to supporters in Gettysburg, Pa., Rick Santorum announces he is suspending his presidential bid.

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