Politics: Afternoon Edition: Blagojevich convicted on 17 counts

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, June 27, 2011 HEADLINES Blagojevich convicted on 17 counts The former Illinois governor is convicted on 17 of 20 charges, including all 11 related to his attempt to sell or trade President Obama's vacated Senate seat. » Read full article Michele Bachmann launches 2012 bid in Iowa Rep. Michele Bachmann formally kicked off her campaign for president Monday with a speech that targets her heartland roots. » Read full article Romney: Can't we all just get along? Mitt Romney on Monday said the American people would be better served if Republicans and Democrats worked together to find "common ground." » Read full article Court strikes down Ariz. campaign finance law The court rejected Arizona's system of providing "matching funds" to candidates who face big-spending opponents or opposition groups. » Read full article The Fix: Mark Kelly's potential path to office Following in the well-worn footsteps of other spouses-turned-congressmen, the former astronaut could take over his wife's House seat. » Read full article BEHIND THE GOVERNMENT SHOWDOWN Sign up for daily e-mail updates on the federal budget showdown QUOTE OF THE DAY Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor and contender for the 2012 GOP nomination, on what he would do to overcome the polarization in politics: "My answer is work with the guys across the aisle. Do a bit like Ronald Reagan did. You know, he had lunches with [then-Democratic House Speaker] Tip O'Neill." COMMENT OF THE DAY asmith1, on Chris Cillizza's "Romney leads in 2012 fundraising" story: The game is just beginning. As contenders get kicked to the curb and new ones come onto the scene the real party will begin. Q&A DISCUSSIONS Karen Tumulty, national political reporter for The Washington Post, was online at 1 p.m. ET to discuss whether Nancy Pelosi can win back the House majority: Q: Would the American people trust Obama, Pelosi and Reid to get the country back on track towards economic prosperity? I hope this is part of the political conversation in 2012. Karen Tumulty: I think you can pretty much guarantee that you are going to hear that question, or some version of it, on the lips of pretty much every Republican who is running for office next year. » View full Q&A session MULTIMEDIA Video: Iowa poll says Bachmann, Romney lead GOP race With a new poll in Iowa showing the tight race between Michelle Bachmann and Mitt Romney, Jan Crawford and John Dickerson report on where the candidates stand in the GOP race. 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 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy