Politics: Afternoon Edition: Obama pick withdraws nomination as U.S. ambassador to Iraq

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, June 18, 2012 HEADLINES Obama pick withdraws nomination as U.S. ambassador to Iraq Brett McGurk, the White House's pick to be the ambassador to Iraq, on Monday withdrew his nomination in the face of mounting opposition in the Senate. » Read full article Kerry to play Romney in mock debates Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) will help President Obama prepare for the three fall debates against Mitt Romney. » Read full article THE TAKE: Ohio win critical for Obama and Romney The state has been at the center of presidential politics the past three elections and is once again destined to play the pivotal role this year. » Read full article THE FIX: Supreme Court just can't win on health care A new poll from the Pew Research Center shows more Americans will be unhappy than happy regardless of what the court rules. » Read full article THE FIX: Immigration move was all politics Romney is absolutely right when he hammers the president for making a calculated political decision — and it doesn't matter one bit. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) speaking about immigration in a new interview with National Review Online: "If you were four years old when your parents brought you here illegally, and you have grown up here your whole life and don't even speak Spanish, and you are your high school's valedictorian, you have a lot to contribute to our future. It kind of feels weird to deport you." MULTIMEDIA Video: Trail Mix: Romney bus tour tests out VP possibilities The Washington Post's Felicia Sonmez highlights how Mitt Romney's bus tour this weekend could prove telling for his vice president pick. Paul Ryan will appear with Romney on Monday. 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