Politics: Afternoon Edition: Is it the end for Gingrich or a new beginning?

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 HEADLINES THE FIX: End for Gingrich or a new beginning? As he ends his presidential bid today, some say he's just setting the stage for next reinvention. » Read full article Obama's ex-girlfriends speak In excerpts from new book, the president's past girlfriends describe the Obama they knew. » Read full article Ron Paul's state convention takeover For Ron Paul's supporters, the primary is far from over. » Read full article FACT CHECKER: Romney camp misleads on women Ed Gillespie claims women are losing insurance and jobs under Obama. We examine his numbers. » Read full article Cartagena scandal no laughing matter to Secret Service alumni Across the country, former Secret Service agents are coping with perhaps the most salacious scandal in the 147-year history of the agency. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Emily Zanotti, political communications consultant and creator of the 'Hey Girl, it's Paul Ryan' meme Tumblr on where the idea came from: "I've worked with lots of politicos (I'm a libertarian and work primarily with conservatives), and Paul Ryan is a bit of an 'economic heartthrob' among us, if you will ... We didn't anticipate that it would become as huge as it did." Q&A DISCUSSIONS Author Peter Bergen, whose book 'Manhunt' details the account and pursuit of killing bin Laden was online at 12:20 p.m. ET to discuss the life of bin Ladin: Q: In hindsight do you believe we could have caught bin Laden at Tora Bora with a more targeted effort, or do you believe he simply knew the terrain too well and was always likely to escape? Peter Bergen: The effort was insufficient at Tora Bora. More journalist were present at the battle than US forces, a fact that speaks for itself. He did know the terrain very well, he had a country house there and had been visiting the region since the mid 1980s. » View full Q&A session MULTIMEDIA Video: Trail Mix: The politics of Osama bin Laden's death The Washington Post's Felicia Sonmez reports on President Obama's seemingly well-timed plan to Afghanistan, and how politicians are taking advantage. 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