Politics News & Analysis: Barbour won’t run for president

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Top Stories Barbour won't run for president Dan Balz Gov. Haley Barbour (R-Miss.) opted out of the 2012 presidential race to the surprise of many Republicans. His decision set off a scramble for money and operatives loyal to him. The Fix: Mississippi governor's announcement First thoughts on what it means for Republicans Rep. Ron Paul to announce exploratory committee Behind the showdown Newsletter | Click here to sign up for the Behind the government showdown newsletter. PostPolitics Headlines Excessive rhetoric on Social Security and Obama's budget plan State Department's missing watchdog FDA to regulate smokeless e-cigarettes Fine Print: Foreign media management? Maybe not Obama's approval on Afghan war hits new low Holder says he's not going anywhere Health-care review won't be hurried Firm defending Defense of Marriage Act withdraws Giffords to attend husband's launch Guantanamo documents revive debate The Fix The Fix: Is Paul Ryan vulnerable? Haley Barbour not running for president First thoughts on Barbour's exit 44: Politics & Policy White House continues focus on gas prices Obamas to host Easter event John McCain: 'Hope is not a strategy' Ezra Klein Reconciliation What can we learn from Switzerland? RyanCare vs. the public option More Headlines Affordable rental housing scarce, study finds Taliban digs tunnel to free hundreds from Kandahar jail Libya accuses NATO of assassination bid Poll: Egyptians have unfavorable view of U.S. Obama revealed: A moderate Republican Ministries share costs of medical care Fuel prices causing financial hardship Motor City finds labor clout weakened amid cuts Syria escalates deadly crackdown Opinions A wait-and-see president The Lee myth Watching Will and Kate Why I'm suing Washington City Paper The overlooked crisis WhoRunsGov Mitch Watch Haley Barbour's announcement yesterday that he would not seek the 2012 GOP nomination put an even brighter spotlight on his friend, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels. Daniels said previously he would wait until the end of Indiana's 2011 legislative session to announce his intentions. The Indiana General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on Friday. Congressional votes database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes 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 © 2010 The Washington Post Privacy Policy