Politics: Afternoon Edition: As governor, Romney backtracked on judicial reform

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 HEADLINES As governor, Romney backtracked on judicial reform After promising to reform Massachusetts's appointment of judges, Mitt Romney effectively took over the independent process he put in place and pushed through nominees. » Read full article Poll: GOP women rallying to Romney He's closing the gender gap with Obama, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. » Read full article Walker leads by 7 in latest Wis. recall poll The governor leads 52 to 45 percent in next week's vote sparked by his collective bargaining reforms. » Read full article Obama calls Romney to congratulate him on securing GOP nomination They've been talking about each other for months. On Wednesday, Obama and former Romney spoke to each other for the first time since the general election campaign has begun in earnest. » Read full article Fact Checker: Another dubious Romney Bain claim Does it mean anything to say that 80 percent of the investments had revenue growth? » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk objecting to President Obama's use of the phrase "Polish death camps" referring to concentration camps: "When someone says 'Polish death camps,' it is as if there were no Nazis, no German responsibility, as if there were no Hitler. That is why our Polish sensitivity in these situations is so much more than just simply a feeling of national pride." MULTIMEDIA Video: Trail Mix: The upside of Romney's relationship with Trump The birther buzz is back, but Mitt Romney isn't doomed by his association with Donald Trump. The Washington Post's Felicia Sonmez sheds light on how the former Massachusetts governor stands to gain from his relationship with the real estate magnate. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy