"The Supreme Court strikes down the Voting Rights Act yesterday, DOMA today and clears the way for gay marriage in California. In Austin, Democrats run out the clock on the Texas abortion law. Weiner edges ahead in polls on New York's mayoral race. The immigration bill looks set to pass the Senate this week - the House, who knows? Later, we look ahead on politics with Political Junkie regulars Anna Greenberg and Vin Weber."
"OK, anyway, yesterday, Congressman Ed Markey, who's been in the House for more than 36 years, was elected to the Senate in Massachusetts to exceed - to succeed the very famous Mo Cowan - of course, one of the Three Stooges. CONAN: It could be Less Cowan now. RUDIN: Less TALK OF THE NATION. The temporary - Mo Cowen, of course, was a temporary replacement for John Kerr"
Ed Markey won election to the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts after more than 36 years in the House. The Supreme Court struck down sections of the Voting Rights Act, invalidated the Defense of Marriage Act, and cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California. Texas Democrats delayed enforcement of a restrictive abortion law by running out the clock in the state legislature. Anthony Weiner gained ground in New York mayoral polls. The Senate appeared poised to pass a comprehensive immigration bill while passage in the House remained uncertain. The president highlighted climate change rhetoric and gestures during public appearances.
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