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10.30am: Barack Obama travels to Florida today to push his "Buffett rule" in a call for millionaires to pay higher taxes, as US politics awakens from its Easter slumber.10.30am: Barack Obama travels to Florida today to push his "Buffett rule" in a call for millionaires to pay higher taxes, as US politics awakens from its Easter slumber.
Here's a summary of the latest news:Here's a summary of the latest news:
• Rick Santorum is resuming his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination after his young daughter was hospitalised last week. Santorum's daughter, Bella, was discharged from the hospital and returned home early Monday evening. The 3 year-old suffers from a rare genetic condition. Responding to the Santorum family's difficult moment, the Romney campaign opted to pull an attack ad it had planned to launch against the former senator in Pennsylvania.• Rick Santorum is resuming his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination after his young daughter was hospitalised last week. Santorum's daughter, Bella, was discharged from the hospital and returned home early Monday evening. The 3 year-old suffers from a rare genetic condition. Responding to the Santorum family's difficult moment, the Romney campaign opted to pull an attack ad it had planned to launch against the former senator in Pennsylvania.
• President Obama has overtaken Mitt Romney in a new poll from Washington Post/ABC News. Last month Romney was two points ahead of the president in the same poll, now Obama is up by seven percentage points, 51% to 44% among registered voters.• President Obama has overtaken Mitt Romney in a new poll from Washington Post/ABC News. Last month Romney was two points ahead of the president in the same poll, now Obama is up by seven percentage points, 51% to 44% among registered voters.
• A campaign leaflet from Santorum's failed 2006 Senate race in Pennsylvania republished by the Associated Press has called the candidate's conservative credentials into question. Titled "50 Things You May Not Know About Rick Santorum," the document highlights how Santorum directed federal money to Pennsylvania and worked with Bono to combat Aids and global poverty. The positions of Santorum 2006 don't quite square with Santorum 2012, who has cast himself as the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.• A campaign leaflet from Santorum's failed 2006 Senate race in Pennsylvania republished by the Associated Press has called the candidate's conservative credentials into question. Titled "50 Things You May Not Know About Rick Santorum," the document highlights how Santorum directed federal money to Pennsylvania and worked with Bono to combat Aids and global poverty. The positions of Santorum 2006 don't quite square with Santorum 2012, who has cast himself as the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.
10.40am: A sign that Fidel Castro remains as potent as ever in US politics: the manager of the Miami Marlins, the famously loose-tongued Ozzie Guillén, has just been suspended by his team for five games after he praised Castro in public comments.10.40am: A sign that Fidel Castro remains as potent as ever in US politics: the manager of the Miami Marlins, the famously loose-tongued Ozzie Guillén, has just been suspended by his team for five games after he praised Castro in public comments.
The Marlins, which has just changed its name to adopt Miami and opened a brand-new ballpark in the city's Little Havana area, have been pummelled for Guillén's remarks, as the Miami Herald reports:The Marlins, which has just changed its name to adopt Miami and opened a brand-new ballpark in the city's Little Havana area, have been pummelled for Guillén's remarks, as the Miami Herald reports:
Dozens gathered outside Marlins Park to voice their protest to Guillén's comments, some carrying signs expressing their disgust. One turned his body into a two-sided billboard, writing "No excuses – Fire him now" on one placard and on the other, "Mr [David] Samson, Do you still keep Guillén if he had said, 'I love Hitler'?" Samson is the Marlins' team president. Neither Samson nor owner Jeffrey Loria sat next to Guillén during Tuesday's grilling by English and Spanish-language media members. More than a dozen video cameras perched atop tripods lined the back of the room, and the 60-some-odd seats Marlins staff set up for reporters were not enough.Dozens gathered outside Marlins Park to voice their protest to Guillén's comments, some carrying signs expressing their disgust. One turned his body into a two-sided billboard, writing "No excuses – Fire him now" on one placard and on the other, "Mr [David] Samson, Do you still keep Guillén if he had said, 'I love Hitler'?" Samson is the Marlins' team president. Neither Samson nor owner Jeffrey Loria sat next to Guillén during Tuesday's grilling by English and Spanish-language media members. More than a dozen video cameras perched atop tripods lined the back of the room, and the 60-some-odd seats Marlins staff set up for reporters were not enough.
In his nine years as a big-league manager, Guillén has spat out insult after insult in his blunt style, offending, among others, gays, opponents of illegal immigration and even fellow Venezuelans.In his nine years as a big-league manager, Guillén has spat out insult after insult in his blunt style, offending, among others, gays, opponents of illegal immigration and even fellow Venezuelans.
10.45am: What did Ozzie Guillén actually say that was so bad? It was in an interview with Time magazine, which has hidden the interview behind its paywall, and the Miami Herald's 2,000 word article can't bring itself to repeat the remarks – but USA Today gives us the quotes:10.45am: What did Ozzie Guillén actually say that was so bad? It was in an interview with Time magazine, which has hidden the interview behind its paywall, and the Miami Herald's 2,000 word article can't bring itself to repeat the remarks – but USA Today gives us the quotes:
Usually defiant in the face of criticism, Guillén has instead sounded remorseful and said he's had difficulty sleeping since a Time magazine online story that ran Friday quoted him as saying, "I love Fidel Castro."Usually defiant in the face of criticism, Guillén has instead sounded remorseful and said he's had difficulty sleeping since a Time magazine online story that ran Friday quoted him as saying, "I love Fidel Castro."
Later in the story he added, "I respect Fidel Castro. You know why? A lot of people have wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last 60 years, but that [expletive] is still here."Later in the story he added, "I respect Fidel Castro. You know why? A lot of people have wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last 60 years, but that [expletive] is still here."
11am: So Ozzie Guillén, the manager of the Miami Marlins, has made his appearance at a press conference just now to apologise for his praise of Fidel Castro.11am: So Ozzie Guillén, the manager of the Miami Marlins, has made his appearance at a press conference just now to apologise for his praise of Fidel Castro.
Guillén said the reaction left him "sad and embarrassed" – but he also said his comments were misinterpreted by the journalist who interviewed him, and that he neither loves nor admires Castro.Guillén said the reaction left him "sad and embarrassed" – but he also said his comments were misinterpreted by the journalist who interviewed him, and that he neither loves nor admires Castro.
It's hard to know exactly how one misinterprets "I love Castro" as comments go. But who can say?It's hard to know exactly how one misinterprets "I love Castro" as comments go. But who can say?
Guillén begins his comments in Spanish, but CNN cuts away because they don't have simultaneous translation. #failGuillén begins his comments in Spanish, but CNN cuts away because they don't have simultaneous translation. #fail
Another great moment in US television, thanks to CNN.Another great moment in US television, thanks to CNN.
11.15am: Newt Gingrich Delusions of Grandeur Watch, part eleventy-twillion.11.15am: Newt Gingrich Delusions of Grandeur Watch, part eleventy-twillion.
Via the always-excellent GOP12 blog, here's Newt on Fox News drawing parallels between himself and the winner of the Master golf tournament:Via the always-excellent GOP12 blog, here's Newt on Fox News drawing parallels between himself and the winner of the Master golf tournament:
Yesterday afternoon, I joined millions of Americans in watching the Master's, and the two guys who ended up in the sudden death were, neither one, in first place when the last round began.Yesterday afternoon, I joined millions of Americans in watching the Master's, and the two guys who ended up in the sudden death were, neither one, in first place when the last round began.
Now neither of them dropped out.Now neither of them dropped out.
Newt's trouble is that, in reality, the parallel is not between Gingrich and Bubba Watson. The correct parallel is between Newt Gingrich and ... let's see ... Jose Maria Olazabal. Who missed the cut. Just like Newt.Newt's trouble is that, in reality, the parallel is not between Gingrich and Bubba Watson. The correct parallel is between Newt Gingrich and ... let's see ... Jose Maria Olazabal. Who missed the cut. Just like Newt.
11.35am: Barack Obama's "evolving" views on gay marriage continue to be a source of disquiet among some of the president's supporters – with the LA Times reporting on a push to include support for gay marriage in the Democratic party's official platform at the national convention later this year:11.35am: Barack Obama's "evolving" views on gay marriage continue to be a source of disquiet among some of the president's supporters – with the LA Times reporting on a push to include support for gay marriage in the Democratic party's official platform at the national convention later this year:
But some political advisors argue that an election-year epiphany on the issue would be seen as simple political opportunism at a time Obama's campaign is eager to highlight principled decisiveness. And gay marriage remains controversial among at least one major constituency the president needs: African American voters. Pastors of black churches, for example, have led the effort for a referendum in Maryland to overturn the state's new law allowing same-sex marriage.But some political advisors argue that an election-year epiphany on the issue would be seen as simple political opportunism at a time Obama's campaign is eager to highlight principled decisiveness. And gay marriage remains controversial among at least one major constituency the president needs: African American voters. Pastors of black churches, for example, have led the effort for a referendum in Maryland to overturn the state's new law allowing same-sex marriage.
11.52am: The combined effects of the economic downturn and tougher immigration laws has led to what the Christian Science Monitor calls "net zero" migration between Mexico and the US:11.52am: The combined effects of the economic downturn and tougher immigration laws has led to what the Christian Science Monitor calls "net zero" migration between Mexico and the US:
One million Mexicans said they returned from the US between 2005 and 2010, according to a new demographic study of Mexican census data. That's three times the number who said they'd returned in the previous five-year period.One million Mexicans said they returned from the US between 2005 and 2010, according to a new demographic study of Mexican census data. That's three times the number who said they'd returned in the previous five-year period.
And they aren't just home for a visit: One prominent sociologist in the US has counted "net zero" migration for the first time since the 1960s.And they aren't just home for a visit: One prominent sociologist in the US has counted "net zero" migration for the first time since the 1960s.
It's a complex issue, of course, but this CSM article is an excellent piece of reporting.It's a complex issue, of course, but this CSM article is an excellent piece of reporting.
12.14pm: Memo to Rick Santorum – even Republicans are tired of the Republican presidential non-contest, according to a new Pew poll:12.14pm: Memo to Rick Santorum – even Republicans are tired of the Republican presidential non-contest, according to a new Pew poll:
According to the survey, 74% of Republican voters say they think Mitt Romney will be the party's presidential nominee – only 21 percent think there's still a chance someone else will emerge. Perhaps even more telling, a plurality – 47% – of Republicans now thinks the primary's continuation is bad for the GOP. Only 36% say it's helpful.According to the survey, 74% of Republican voters say they think Mitt Romney will be the party's presidential nominee – only 21 percent think there's still a chance someone else will emerge. Perhaps even more telling, a plurality – 47% – of Republicans now thinks the primary's continuation is bad for the GOP. Only 36% say it's helpful.
That's a 15-point swing from March, when a narrow plurality of Republicans thought an ongoing race helped the Republican Party. Forty-seven percent of the party faithful wanted the race to continue then, compared to 43% who thought it was harming the GOP.That's a 15-point swing from March, when a narrow plurality of Republicans thought an ongoing race helped the Republican Party. Forty-seven percent of the party faithful wanted the race to continue then, compared to 43% who thought it was harming the GOP.
It's mildly surprising that only 74% of Republicans think Romney will be the nominee, but then again I can show you polls about the percentage of the population who are not entirely sure about the world's flatness.It's mildly surprising that only 74% of Republicans think Romney will be the nominee, but then again I can show you polls about the percentage of the population who are not entirely sure about the world's flatness.
On the other hand, people keep urging Rick Santorum to drop out to avoid damage to his 2016 chances. But the truth is the reverse: he has even less chance in 2016, so he may as well keep hitting his head against this brick wall.On the other hand, people keep urging Rick Santorum to drop out to avoid damage to his 2016 chances. But the truth is the reverse: he has even less chance in 2016, so he may as well keep hitting his head against this brick wall.
12.25pm: Univision's Jordan Fabian reports on Ozzie Guillén's apologetic press conference in Miami today:12.25pm: Univision's Jordan Fabian reports on Ozzie Guillén's apologetic press conference in Miami today:
Guillén sought to his original statement, claiming that it was lost in translation.Guillén sought to his original statement, claiming that it was lost in translation.
"It was misinterpreted, what I mean in Spanish," he said in English and Spanish. He said what he meant was that: "I cannot believe that somebody hurt so many people over the years is [still in power]."It was misinterpreted, what I mean in Spanish," he said in English and Spanish. He said what he meant was that: "I cannot believe that somebody hurt so many people over the years is [still in power].
"I do not love him, I assure you," he added."I do not love him, I assure you," he added.
Guillén, a native of Venezuela who has lived in Miami for 12 years, in the past has drawn fire for making controversial statements, including past praise and criticism for Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chávez.Guillén, a native of Venezuela who has lived in Miami for 12 years, in the past has drawn fire for making controversial statements, including past praise and criticism for Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chávez.
In Spanish, Guillén clarified that he denounces hardline leaders in Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and all over Latin America.In Spanish, Guillén clarified that he denounces hardline leaders in Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and all over Latin America.
"I'm not doing this to play politics," Guillén said in Spanish."I'm not doing this to play politics," Guillén said in Spanish.
12.42pm: The Elizabeth Warren v Scott Brown Senate election in the Bay State – or the "Massachusetts' red-hot US Senate race" in the words of pollsters Rasmussen – remains neck and neck:12.42pm: The Elizabeth Warren v Scott Brown Senate election in the Bay State – or the "Massachusetts' red-hot US Senate race" in the words of pollsters Rasmussen – remains neck and neck:
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in Massachusetts shows Warren edging Brown by one point, 46% to 45%. One percent (1%) likes some other candidate in the race, and eight percent (8%) are undecided.The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in Massachusetts shows Warren edging Brown by one point, 46% to 45%. One percent (1%) likes some other candidate in the race, and eight percent (8%) are undecided.
Of course polls done seven or eight months before an election are always highly accurate. Actually, they aren't.Of course polls done seven or eight months before an election are always highly accurate. Actually, they aren't.
1.04pm: Hey, it's George Bush? That guy who was president from 20 January 2001 until 20 January 2009. The 9/11 one. Yes, that one. No, that's Dick Cheney, the other guy. Texas. That's it.1.04pm: Hey, it's George Bush? That guy who was president from 20 January 2001 until 20 January 2009. The 9/11 one. Yes, that one. No, that's Dick Cheney, the other guy. Texas. That's it.
Anyway, he's back, well, he's appearing in public, in New York City even. And he's amused that the tax cuts enacted during his administration are known as the Bush tax cuts:Anyway, he's back, well, he's appearing in public, in New York City even. And he's amused that the tax cuts enacted during his administration are known as the Bush tax cuts:
I wish they weren't called the Bush tax cuts. If they're called some other body's tax cuts, they're probably less likely to be raised.I wish they weren't called the Bush tax cuts. If they're called some other body's tax cuts, they're probably less likely to be raised.
So who has been making such an effort to tie this tax cut albatross around George Bush's neck? Hmm, let's see. Clue: it rhymes with Nepublican Cational Rommittee.So who has been making such an effort to tie this tax cut albatross around George Bush's neck? Hmm, let's see. Clue: it rhymes with Nepublican Cational Rommittee.
And George Bush was on fire with the jokes:And George Bush was on fire with the jokes:
It's got to be a staggering thing for some of the cynics. I publish a book, and now the Bush Institute is publishing a book. They didn't think I could read, much less write a book.It's got to be a staggering thing for some of the cynics. I publish a book, and now the Bush Institute is publishing a book. They didn't think I could read, much less write a book.
That was a joke, by the way. We knew he could read, thanks to The Pet Goat.That was a joke, by the way. We knew he could read, thanks to The Pet Goat.
1.35pm: Exciting rumours going around that Rick Santorum may say he's dropping out of the presidential race at a "rally" planned for Gettysburg at 2pm. Finally, some news.1.35pm: Exciting rumours going around that Rick Santorum may say he's dropping out of the presidential race at a "rally" planned for Gettysburg at 2pm. Finally, some news.
1.44pm: Here's what's fuelling the "Rick Santorum to drop out today" rumours: a report from the National Journal just out:1.44pm: Here's what's fuelling the "Rick Santorum to drop out today" rumours: a report from the National Journal just out:
Brian Nutt, Santorum's Pennsylvania director, said he had been given no indication that the former senator was poised to drop out of the race after participating in a campaign conference call Tuesday morning. But he also avoided giving a firm denial.Brian Nutt, Santorum's Pennsylvania director, said he had been given no indication that the former senator was poised to drop out of the race after participating in a campaign conference call Tuesday morning. But he also avoided giving a firm denial.
"I honestly can't give you an answer one way or another," Nutt said."I honestly can't give you an answer one way or another," Nutt said.
He added: "I can't confirm anything. It would be news to me, because those aren't the conversations I've had."He added: "I can't confirm anything. It would be news to me, because those aren't the conversations I've had."
That's kind of oblique. My feeling is: he's probably not dropping out but who the hell knows.That's kind of oblique. My feeling is: he's probably not dropping out but who the hell knows.
1.50pm: Start your Twitter rumour engines now:1.50pm: Start your Twitter rumour engines now:
who can write the most speculative tweet about Santorum in the next 30 minutes?who can write the most speculative tweet about Santorum in the next 30 minutes?
You have 10 minutes until Rick Santorum starts speaking at 2pm.You have 10 minutes until Rick Santorum starts speaking at 2pm.
1.55pm: Now even Fox News is saying that Rick Santorum is "to discuss the future of his campaign," and the tweets are flying to that effect.1.55pm: Now even Fox News is saying that Rick Santorum is "to discuss the future of his campaign," and the tweets are flying to that effect.
1.59pm: Rick Santorum is to suspend his campaign, according to multiple sources, including ABC News's Michael Falcone and CNN's John King.1.59pm: Rick Santorum is to suspend his campaign, according to multiple sources, including ABC News's Michael Falcone and CNN's John King.
"Suspending his campaign" slightly glosses over what this means: the end of his bid for the Republican nomination."Suspending his campaign" slightly glosses over what this means: the end of his bid for the Republican nomination.
2.06pm: The fat lady has indeed sung – Yahoo News reports that Rick Santorum has rung Mitt Romney to concede the presidential nomination.2.06pm: The fat lady has indeed sung – Yahoo News reports that Rick Santorum has rung Mitt Romney to concede the presidential nomination.
2.09pm: Quick thoughts as we wait for Rick Santorum to speak at his event in Gettysburg. The writing has been on the wall for some time now and it is sensible of Santorum to take note.2.09pm: Quick thoughts as we wait for Rick Santorum to speak at his event in Gettysburg. The writing has been on the wall for some time now and it is sensible of Santorum to take note.
The alternative would have been possible humiliation in Pennsylvania, Santorum's home state, which holds its primary on 24 April, where Mitt Romney plans a multi-million dollar ad blitz.The alternative would have been possible humiliation in Pennsylvania, Santorum's home state, which holds its primary on 24 April, where Mitt Romney plans a multi-million dollar ad blitz.
Realistically, Santorum had no hope once Romney won Ohio and Michigan. Getting out now with some self-respect means he avoids becoming a figure of fun.Realistically, Santorum had no hope once Romney won Ohio and Michigan. Getting out now with some self-respect means he avoids becoming a figure of fun.
Santorum may even think that stepping out now will give him a better chance in 2016 – but really, given the quality of the potential GOP field in 2016 or 2020, this was Santorum's best shot.Santorum may even think that stepping out now will give him a better chance in 2016 – but really, given the quality of the potential GOP field in 2016 or 2020, this was Santorum's best shot.
If Santorum wants to blame anyone for the failure of his campaign he can start with the Republican party vote counters in Iowa. Santorum actually won that caucus but on the night the victory went to Mitt Romney by a narrow margin. It was only two weeks later that Santorum was finally confirmed as the winner in Iowa – and that was too late for him to build momentum in South carolina.If Santorum wants to blame anyone for the failure of his campaign he can start with the Republican party vote counters in Iowa. Santorum actually won that caucus but on the night the victory went to Mitt Romney by a narrow margin. It was only two weeks later that Santorum was finally confirmed as the winner in Iowa – and that was too late for him to build momentum in South carolina.
The alternative history of these Republican primaries could have been Santorum winning Iowa on the night, becoming the clear conservative alternative to Romney, going on to win South carolina rather than Newt Gingrich and then ... well, that's a question that we'll never know the answer to. Thanks Iowa.The alternative history of these Republican primaries could have been Santorum winning Iowa on the night, becoming the clear conservative alternative to Romney, going on to win South carolina rather than Newt Gingrich and then ... well, that's a question that we'll never know the answer to. Thanks Iowa.
2.17pm: Rick Santorum's running late but the two-minute warning has been given (again). Santorum will not take questions, it's being said.2.17pm: Rick Santorum's running late but the two-minute warning has been given (again). Santorum will not take questions, it's being said.
2.20pm: Mitt Romney's got to be feeling pretty good about now. Cue the sound of Romney HQ making phone calls to yank that $2m ad spend planned for Pennsylvania TV networks.2.20pm: Mitt Romney's got to be feeling pretty good about now. Cue the sound of Romney HQ making phone calls to yank that $2m ad spend planned for Pennsylvania TV networks.
2.22pm: While we are waiting, here's some Associated Press to make it more official:2.22pm: While we are waiting, here's some Associated Press to make it more official:
Rick Santorum is suspending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, clearing a path for Mitt Romney to become the nominee.Rick Santorum is suspending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, clearing a path for Mitt Romney to become the nominee.
A Republican close to the campaign says the former Pennsylvania senator was to make the announcement Tuesday in his home state of Pennsylvania, two weeks before the GOP presidential primary there. Santorum faced a tough fight in his home state against Romney.A Republican close to the campaign says the former Pennsylvania senator was to make the announcement Tuesday in his home state of Pennsylvania, two weeks before the GOP presidential primary there. Santorum faced a tough fight in his home state against Romney.
Rick Santorum's now on stage and about to speak.Rick Santorum's now on stage and about to speak.
2.22pm: With his family behind him on stage in Gettysburg, Rick Santorum confirms that yes, he is suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination:2.22pm: With his family behind him on stage in Gettysburg, Rick Santorum confirms that yes, he is suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination:
This was a time for prayer and thought, this past weekend, just like it was, frankly, when we decided to get into this race. Karen and I and the kids sat at the kitchen table and talked about our hopes and fears and concerns.This was a time for prayer and thought, this past weekend, just like it was, frankly, when we decided to get into this race. Karen and I and the kids sat at the kitchen table and talked about our hopes and fears and concerns.
That's it then, it's all over. Sorry Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich.That's it then, it's all over. Sorry Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich.
2.25pm: This is the traditional "I did it all for you, America," withdrawal speech from a candidate.2.25pm: This is the traditional "I did it all for you, America," withdrawal speech from a candidate.
"I met a lot of folks in Iowa that I will never forget," says Rick Santorum, naming a few of them just in case there's a sniff of a chance in 2016."I met a lot of folks in Iowa that I will never forget," says Rick Santorum, naming a few of them just in case there's a sniff of a chance in 2016.
2.29pm: Rick Santorum seems intent on naming every single person he met on the campaign trail. This could take a while.2.29pm: Rick Santorum seems intent on naming every single person he met on the campaign trail. This could take a while.
Now he's paying tribute to the Duggar family, the reality TV stalwarts who backed Santorum wholeheartedly.Now he's paying tribute to the Duggar family, the reality TV stalwarts who backed Santorum wholeheartedly.
"Even fun things like the sweater vest. Amazing thing, the sweater vest," says Rick, who recounts how the sweater vest became the "official uniform of the Santorum campaign"."Even fun things like the sweater vest. Amazing thing, the sweater vest," says Rick, who recounts how the sweater vest became the "official uniform of the Santorum campaign".
He wore one to an event hosted by Mike Huckabee, it went well and the Twitterverse picked out the sweater vest as the reason. And so history was made for about five minutes.He wore one to an event hosted by Mike Huckabee, it went well and the Twitterverse picked out the sweater vest as the reason. And so history was made for about five minutes.
2.31pm: The big question is: will Santorum endorse Mitt Romney?2.31pm: The big question is: will Santorum endorse Mitt Romney?
"We weren't out there trashing anyone," says Santorum of his campaign, proving he has a conveniently short memory."We weren't out there trashing anyone," says Santorum of his campaign, proving he has a conveniently short memory.
The problem of "violent, radical Islam," is the first policy area that Santorum picks out by name. "We talked about how we were going to build a great country from the bottom up," adds Rick, giving a final gift to those who still get a snigger out of the whole Santorum-Google thing.The problem of "violent, radical Islam," is the first policy area that Santorum picks out by name. "We talked about how we were going to build a great country from the bottom up," adds Rick, giving a final gift to those who still get a snigger out of the whole Santorum-Google thing.
2.34pm: "Against all odds, we won 11 states, millions of votes," says Rick Santorum – and it's true. Let's not forget that Santorum last year, when the debates got underway, was polling within the margin of error of zero.2.34pm: "Against all odds, we won 11 states, millions of votes," says Rick Santorum – and it's true. Let's not forget that Santorum last year, when the debates got underway, was polling within the margin of error of zero.
And the official closure line:And the official closure line:
We made a decision over the weekend that the presidential race, for me, is over and we are suspending our campaign, but the fight is not yet over.We made a decision over the weekend that the presidential race, for me, is over and we are suspending our campaign, but the fight is not yet over.
Yeah, yeah. Romney endorsement coming?Yeah, yeah. Romney endorsement coming?
2.36pm: That's it: no endorsement for Romney?2.36pm: That's it: no endorsement for Romney?
The optics of these things mean that he may be off to hold a photo op to endorse Romney, hand in hand, so that may yet happen. Tomorrow morning?The optics of these things mean that he may be off to hold a photo op to endorse Romney, hand in hand, so that may yet happen. Tomorrow morning?
2.38pm: As he was leaving the stage, a few journalists shouted at Santorum if he would endorse Mitt Romney but not a flicker in response from the ex-candidate.2.38pm: As he was leaving the stage, a few journalists shouted at Santorum if he would endorse Mitt Romney but not a flicker in response from the ex-candidate.
Santorum asked repeatedly by press if he'll endorse @MittRomney. No response, leaves room with family.Santorum asked repeatedly by press if he'll endorse @MittRomney. No response, leaves room with family.
Strange that he didn't make a single mention of his opponents, especially Romney.Strange that he didn't make a single mention of his opponents, especially Romney.
2.43pm: And the obligatory email lands from the Romney campaign:2.43pm: And the obligatory email lands from the Romney campaign:
Senator Santorum is an able and worthy competitor, and I congratulate him on the campaign he ran. He has proven himself to be an important voice in our party and in the nation. We both recognize that what is most important is putting the failures of the last three years behind us and setting America back on the path to prosperity.Senator Santorum is an able and worthy competitor, and I congratulate him on the campaign he ran. He has proven himself to be an important voice in our party and in the nation. We both recognize that what is most important is putting the failures of the last three years behind us and setting America back on the path to prosperity.
Meanwhile, Santorum's staff are saying that Santorum and Romney have spoken and Romney asked to met him "in the near future".Meanwhile, Santorum's staff are saying that Santorum and Romney have spoken and Romney asked to met him "in the near future".
Santorum doesn't mention Romney, but it might be unwise to read much into that. It was his day. One aide says he'll be loyal party soldier.Santorum doesn't mention Romney, but it might be unwise to read much into that. It was his day. One aide says he'll be loyal party soldier.
There may be some horsetrading going on behind the scenes.There may be some horsetrading going on behind the scenes.
2.49pm: Another reason – aside from the inability of Iowa Republicans to count – for Rick Santorum's ultimate failure was the continued existence of Newt Gingrich.2.49pm: Another reason – aside from the inability of Iowa Republicans to count – for Rick Santorum's ultimate failure was the continued existence of Newt Gingrich.
Gingrich siphoned off enough votes from the Republican conservative base to ensure Santorum couldn't win in the likes of Michigan and Ohio.Gingrich siphoned off enough votes from the Republican conservative base to ensure Santorum couldn't win in the likes of Michigan and Ohio.
Santorum's aide has been telling journalists today that the campaign "needed Gingrich to step aside a long time ago." It's true.Santorum's aide has been telling journalists today that the campaign "needed Gingrich to step aside a long time ago." It's true.
2.52pm: In case you're wondering – here's why Rick Santorum is "suspending" his campaign rather than ending it, which is in fact what he is doing:2.52pm: In case you're wondering – here's why Rick Santorum is "suspending" his campaign rather than ending it, which is in fact what he is doing:
It's a political distinction rather than a legal one, said Michael Toner, a prominent Republican election lawyer and former Federal Election Commission chairman.It's a political distinction rather than a legal one, said Michael Toner, a prominent Republican election lawyer and former Federal Election Commission chairman.
"It gives you more flexibility politically" and "political cover to get back in the race," if a candidate chooses to do so, Toner said. "It gives you more wiggle room.""It gives you more flexibility politically" and "political cover to get back in the race," if a candidate chooses to do so, Toner said. "It gives you more wiggle room."
By not officially terminating a campaign, a candidate can continue to raise money to retire debt. A candidate would not be allowed to "terminate" their campaign – in the technical sense with the FEC – unless they paid off their obligations and debts.By not officially terminating a campaign, a candidate can continue to raise money to retire debt. A candidate would not be allowed to "terminate" their campaign – in the technical sense with the FEC – unless they paid off their obligations and debts.
By point of fact, Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign has never been terminated, because of outstanding debts and obligations.By point of fact, Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign has never been terminated, because of outstanding debts and obligations.
Hillary 2008 – the dream will never die.Hillary 2008 – the dream will never die.
2.56pm: Questions to which the answers are NO –2.56pm: Questions to which the answers are NO –
Is Rick Santorum now a potential vice president candidate for Mitt Romney? NOIs Rick Santorum now a potential vice president candidate for Mitt Romney? NO
Is Rick Santorum the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016? NOIs Rick Santorum the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016? NO
3pm: Meanwhile, Newt Gingrich still hasn't got a clue, based on this release from the Gingrich "campaign" (Newt using a fax from his hotel).3pm: Meanwhile, Newt Gingrich still hasn't got a clue, based on this release from the Gingrich "campaign" (Newt using a fax from his hotel).
I am committed to staying in this race all the way to Tampa so that the conservative movement has a real choice. I humbly ask Senator Santorum's supporters to to visit Newt.org to review my conservative record and join us.I am committed to staying in this race all the way to Tampa so that the conservative movement has a real choice. I humbly ask Senator Santorum's supporters to to visit Newt.org to review my conservative record and join us.
3.08pm: At light speed, speculation on Twitter has now moved on to what exactly Rick Santorum wants to wring out of Romney in exchange for an endorsement.3.08pm: At light speed, speculation on Twitter has now moved on to what exactly Rick Santorum wants to wring out of Romney in exchange for an endorsement.
Santo spox Gidley tells me Romney called to "discuss an endorsement" and "we will see how that goes in the next couple days."Santo spox Gidley tells me Romney called to "discuss an endorsement" and "we will see how that goes in the next couple days."
The consensus seems to be: US ambassador to the Holy See.The consensus seems to be: US ambassador to the Holy See.
3.14pm: Meanwhile Barack Obama is giving a speech in Florida. And rather than address the threat from violent Islam, as Rick Santorum would be doing, Obama is insisting on talking about taxation and fairness:3.14pm: Meanwhile Barack Obama is giving a speech in Florida. And rather than address the threat from violent Islam, as Rick Santorum would be doing, Obama is insisting on talking about taxation and fairness:
Right now, the share of our national income flowing to the top 1% has climbed to levels last seen in the 1920s. And yet those same people are also paying taxes at one of the lowest rates in 50 years. You might have heard this but Warren Buffett is paying a lower tax rate than his secretary.Right now, the share of our national income flowing to the top 1% has climbed to levels last seen in the 1920s. And yet those same people are also paying taxes at one of the lowest rates in 50 years. You might have heard this but Warren Buffett is paying a lower tax rate than his secretary.
That's wrong. It isn't fair. And it's time for us to choose which direction we want to go in as a country. Do we want to keep giving tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans like me, or Warren Buffett, or Bill Gates – people who don't need them and never asked for them? Or do we want to keep investing in things that will grow our economy and keep us secure? That's the choice.That's wrong. It isn't fair. And it's time for us to choose which direction we want to go in as a country. Do we want to keep giving tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans like me, or Warren Buffett, or Bill Gates – people who don't need them and never asked for them? Or do we want to keep investing in things that will grow our economy and keep us secure? That's the choice.
3.16pm: Ron Paul's campaign adds its voice to the Santorum choir:3.16pm: Ron Paul's campaign adds its voice to the Santorum choir:
Congratulations to Senator Santorum on running such a spirited campaign. Dr Paul is now the last – and real – conservative alternative to Mitt Romney. We plan to continue running hard, secure delegates, and press the fight for limited, constitutional government in Tampa.Congratulations to Senator Santorum on running such a spirited campaign. Dr Paul is now the last – and real – conservative alternative to Mitt Romney. We plan to continue running hard, secure delegates, and press the fight for limited, constitutional government in Tampa.
Good luck with that. Your boyfriend Mitt Romney is just the guy.Good luck with that. Your boyfriend Mitt Romney is just the guy.
3.20pm: And so it begins: the Romney campaign debuts its first Florida-specific general election web ad, barely an hour after Santorum had finished speaking.3.20pm: And so it begins: the Romney campaign debuts its first Florida-specific general election web ad, barely an hour after Santorum had finished speaking.
3.27pm: The very clever Jonathan Bernstein, moonlighting at the Washington Post, says that Mitt Romney's problems with conservative Republicans aren't over yet:3.27pm: The very clever Jonathan Bernstein, moonlighting at the Washington Post, says that Mitt Romney's problems with conservative Republicans aren't over yet:
The truth is that Santorum and the nomination process only functioned, from Florida on, as a mechanism for forcing Romney to hew to Republican orthodoxy. That mechanism will be replaced, now, by more direct action and pressure on him by conservative party actors. Those actors will certainly ensure that Romney picks a trusted conservative as a running mate, and will police everything he says on every issue.The truth is that Santorum and the nomination process only functioned, from Florida on, as a mechanism for forcing Romney to hew to Republican orthodoxy. That mechanism will be replaced, now, by more direct action and pressure on him by conservative party actors. Those actors will certainly ensure that Romney picks a trusted conservative as a running mate, and will police everything he says on every issue.
So on the one hand, Mitt Romney is now free from needing to worry about delegate counts, and free from having to schedule his ads and appearances based on the calendar of primaries and caucuses. But the real challenge facing Romney — whether conservatives will force him so far from the mainstream that it will cost him in November — will now get a serious test in the arena where it counts.So on the one hand, Mitt Romney is now free from needing to worry about delegate counts, and free from having to schedule his ads and appearances based on the calendar of primaries and caucuses. But the real challenge facing Romney — whether conservatives will force him so far from the mainstream that it will cost him in November — will now get a serious test in the arena where it counts.
3.31pm: We break into this Rick Santorum newfest to note that Hillary Clinton herself is now posting on the Tumblr Texts From Hillary.3.31pm: We break into this Rick Santorum newfest to note that Hillary Clinton herself is now posting on the Tumblr Texts From Hillary.
3.42pm: The funny little meta-story of today is the mysterious Washington Post "scoop" that Rick Santorum was dropping out of the race, first tweeted by a Bloomberg News journalist, which sent everyone into a frenzy.3.42pm: The funny little meta-story of today is the mysterious Washington Post "scoop" that Rick Santorum was dropping out of the race, first tweeted by a Bloomberg News journalist, which sent everyone into a frenzy.
The Post, though, quickly denied that it had confirmed any such thing – and lo, half an hour later, Santorum did indeed drop out.The Post, though, quickly denied that it had confirmed any such thing – and lo, half an hour later, Santorum did indeed drop out.
So what happened? No one knows.So what happened? No one knows.
4.01pm: Senior Republicans are now rushing to close ranks around Mitt Romney, starting with Lindsay Graham of South Carolina:4.01pm: Senior Republicans are now rushing to close ranks around Mitt Romney, starting with Lindsay Graham of South Carolina:
Now is the time to get behind Mitt Romney as our presidential nominee so that every corner of the Republican Party is united. Our party must aggressively pursue the conservative Democrats and independents needed to ensure Barack Obama is a one-term president.Now is the time to get behind Mitt Romney as our presidential nominee so that every corner of the Republican Party is united. Our party must aggressively pursue the conservative Democrats and independents needed to ensure Barack Obama is a one-term president.
Graham, though, lavished Santorum with more praise – keeping an eye on the red meat-eating Republicans who snubbed Romney in the South carolina primary.Graham, though, lavished Santorum with more praise – keeping an eye on the red meat-eating Republicans who snubbed Romney in the South carolina primary.
4.16pm: And BuzzFeed Politics gives us the Rick Santorum campaign in 15 seconds:4.16pm: And BuzzFeed Politics gives us the Rick Santorum campaign in 15 seconds:
It's actually only 14 seconds but that's about right.It's actually only 14 seconds but that's about right.
4.22pm: BuzzFeed Politics also details "How No One Broke The Santorum Dropout Story".4.22pm: BuzzFeed Politics also details "How No One Broke The Santorum Dropout Story".
Typical Washington Post: it can't even get a story wrong.Typical Washington Post: it can't even get a story wrong.
4.30pm: Republicans, prepare to welcome your new leader. From the Boston Globe:4.30pm: Republicans, prepare to welcome your new leader. From the Boston Globe:
For Romney, the challenge of the next seven months is to convince the broader electorate that the policy shifts and other machinations he went through to win the nomination would not be hallmarks of his tenure as president.For Romney, the challenge of the next seven months is to convince the broader electorate that the policy shifts and other machinations he went through to win the nomination would not be hallmarks of his tenure as president.
Rather, the 65-year-old has to project the qualities that Massachusetts voters fell for in 2002, before his presidential aspirations consumed his persona.Rather, the 65-year-old has to project the qualities that Massachusetts voters fell for in 2002, before his presidential aspirations consumed his persona.
Yes, the Republican base can't wait to see "the qualities that Massachusetts voters fell for in 2002".Yes, the Republican base can't wait to see "the qualities that Massachusetts voters fell for in 2002".
4.40pm: Barack Obama, meanwhile, is also preparing for the general election in November. Speaking to party donors in Florida today he teed up this line, via AP:4.40pm: Barack Obama, meanwhile, is also preparing for the general election in November. Speaking to party donors in Florida today he teed up this line, via AP:
This election will probably have the biggest contrast that we've seen maybe since the Johnson-Goldwater election, maybe before that.This election will probably have the biggest contrast that we've seen maybe since the Johnson-Goldwater election, maybe before that.
4.42pm: Hang on, what the hell is going on at this televised press conference with George Zimmerman's lawyers?4.42pm: Hang on, what the hell is going on at this televised press conference with George Zimmerman's lawyers?
It seems that they are no longer George Zimmerman's lawyers any more, based on what's going down here.It seems that they are no longer George Zimmerman's lawyers any more, based on what's going down here.
"We have lost contact with him, we are not sure what he's doing," says now ex-lawyer Hal Uhrig."We have lost contact with him, we are not sure what he's doing," says now ex-lawyer Hal Uhrig.
"It's not so much we are resigning, we are announcing that we are withdrawing until such time as he [comes forward]," says Uhrig."It's not so much we are resigning, we are announcing that we are withdrawing until such time as he [comes forward]," says Uhrig.
Zimmerman isn't even answering the phone from his lawyers.Zimmerman isn't even answering the phone from his lawyers.
4.46pm: So George Zimmerman – the man at the centre of the Treyvon Martin killing – seems to have lost contact with his lawyers, based on the press conference they are giving on television live right now.4.46pm: So George Zimmerman – the man at the centre of the Treyvon Martin killing – seems to have lost contact with his lawyers, based on the press conference they are giving on television live right now.
Zimmerman is "giving interviews and setting up websites I don't know about," says Craig Sonner, another of Zimmerman's sometime lawyers.Zimmerman is "giving interviews and setting up websites I don't know about," says Craig Sonner, another of Zimmerman's sometime lawyers.
And so Florida opens yet another chapter in its big book of Bizarre Florida Legal Cases.And so Florida opens yet another chapter in its big book of Bizarre Florida Legal Cases.
4.51pm: More bizarre press conference goings-on: "We are open to George Zimmerman but he's got to reach out to us ... he's got to affirm that [we are his representatives]. If he does that, we can help him," says Uhrig.4.51pm: More bizarre press conference goings-on: "We are open to George Zimmerman but he's got to reach out to us ... he's got to affirm that [we are his representatives]. If he does that, we can help him," says Uhrig.
So... has anyone ever confirmed that these guys ever actually represented Zimmerman?So... has anyone ever confirmed that these guys ever actually represented Zimmerman?
Here's a crazy thought: these guys like being on TV. A live televised press conference doesn't seem the best way of clearing up these issues.Here's a crazy thought: these guys like being on TV. A live televised press conference doesn't seem the best way of clearing up these issues.
"I can't hold myself out as the attorney of record at this point," says Craig Sonner."I can't hold myself out as the attorney of record at this point," says Craig Sonner.
Is this a joke?Is this a joke?
4.57pm: It's hard to convey the surreal nature of this Zimmerman "lawyer" press conference going on just now – watch it on cable news if you can.4.57pm: It's hard to convey the surreal nature of this Zimmerman "lawyer" press conference going on just now – watch it on cable news if you can.
Now Hans Uhrig, one of the lawyers, appears to be admitting that they haven't actually met with Zimmerman at all. Now Uhrig says that Zimmerman isn't in Florida, although he is in the US, which is why they haven't met.Now Hans Uhrig, one of the lawyers, appears to be admitting that they haven't actually met with Zimmerman at all. Now Uhrig says that Zimmerman isn't in Florida, although he is in the US, which is why they haven't met.
5pm: Challenged if he actually knows anything about Zimmerman's whereabouts by a journalist, "I know 100% what his phone number is," says Sonner. Oh well, that's a relief.5pm: Challenged if he actually knows anything about Zimmerman's whereabouts by a journalist, "I know 100% what his phone number is," says Sonner. Oh well, that's a relief.
He last communicated with his client by text message on Sunday. But you know, it's not like it's a high profile case or anything.He last communicated with his client by text message on Sunday. But you know, it's not like it's a high profile case or anything.
5.02pm: I've heard of "car crash" press conferences. This is a "Titanic hits iceberg" press conference.5.02pm: I've heard of "car crash" press conferences. This is a "Titanic hits iceberg" press conference.
5.05pm: So, in between all the strangeness, it appears that George Zimmerman called Sean Hannity of Fox News and had an interview with him, as well as calling the state prosecutor directly.5.05pm: So, in between all the strangeness, it appears that George Zimmerman called Sean Hannity of Fox News and had an interview with him, as well as calling the state prosecutor directly.
Obviously when you're in any type of legal trouble the right move is to run your probable defense strategy by Sean Hannity. Obviously.Obviously when you're in any type of legal trouble the right move is to run your probable defense strategy by Sean Hannity. Obviously.
I'm just guessing but did Zimmerman find these lawyers on a bus stop seat ad?I'm just guessing but did Zimmerman find these lawyers on a bus stop seat ad?
Despite all their disclaimers, George Zimmerman's former lawyers are now mounting a defence of their former client.Despite all their disclaimers, George Zimmerman's former lawyers are now mounting a defence of their former client.
5.13pm: OK so George Zimmerman's non-lawyers have just cited "Liam Neeson's wife" in their client's defence.5.13pm: OK so George Zimmerman's non-lawyers have just cited "Liam Neeson's wife" in their client's defence.
That would be Natasha Richardson, who died after a skiing accident. Relevance to this case: zero.That would be Natasha Richardson, who died after a skiing accident. Relevance to this case: zero.
This press conference is now degenerating into a shouting match. It's moments such as this that makes one suspect that the American legal system may have one or two minor flaws.This press conference is now degenerating into a shouting match. It's moments such as this that makes one suspect that the American legal system may have one or two minor flaws.
"Sir, can you give us a recap for those of us who came in late?" asks a journalist. "I can't," giggles Uhrig. That about sums it up."Sir, can you give us a recap for those of us who came in late?" asks a journalist. "I can't," giggles Uhrig. That about sums it up.
5.22pm: Newt Gingrich: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.... from the Salt Lake Tribune:5.22pm: Newt Gingrich: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.... from the Salt Lake Tribune:
Five Republicans have filed the necessary papers and $500 fee to qualify for the June 26 Utah presidential primary election, but with Rick Santorum dropping out of the race Tuesday, only four will be on the ballot.Five Republicans have filed the necessary papers and $500 fee to qualify for the June 26 Utah presidential primary election, but with Rick Santorum dropping out of the race Tuesday, only four will be on the ballot.
Or, make that possibly three.Or, make that possibly three.
Newt Gingrich's check bounced.Newt Gingrich's check bounced.
Should have got out when the getting was good, Newt.Should have got out when the getting was good, Newt.
5.30pm: To recap on the bizarre business of George Zimmerman's lawyers: saying they had "lost contact" with their client, Zimmerman's lawyers held a televised press conference in Florida to say that they had withdrawn as his representatives.5.30pm: To recap on the bizarre business of George Zimmerman's lawyers: saying they had "lost contact" with their client, Zimmerman's lawyers held a televised press conference in Florida to say that they had withdrawn as his representatives.
The pair of lawyers – Craig Sonner and Hal Uhrig – also suggested that Zimmerman was in mental distrress, saying that their former client was "probably suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, we understand from others that he may have lost a lot of weight".The pair of lawyers – Craig Sonner and Hal Uhrig – also suggested that Zimmerman was in mental distrress, saying that their former client was "probably suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, we understand from others that he may have lost a lot of weight".
But it would appear that the press conference was perhaps aimed at Zimmerman himself – and was a plea from the lawyers for Zimmerman to get back in touch.But it would appear that the press conference was perhaps aimed at Zimmerman himself – and was a plea from the lawyers for Zimmerman to get back in touch.
Some interesting facts emerged: that Zimmerman is not in Florida, that he has never met with his so-called lawyers in person, that he has contacted the state special prosecutors directly, and has even held conversations with Fox News host Sean Hannity.Some interesting facts emerged: that Zimmerman is not in Florida, that he has never met with his so-called lawyers in person, that he has contacted the state special prosecutors directly, and has even held conversations with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Oh and Zimmerman set up his own website to collect donations.Oh and Zimmerman set up his own website to collect donations.
For all I know the press conference is still going on but at some point even HLN got bored. When HLN gets bored with a Florida murder press conference, you know it has gone on too long.For all I know the press conference is still going on but at some point even HLN got bored. When HLN gets bored with a Florida murder press conference, you know it has gone on too long.
5.35pm: Frankly, if I was George Zimmerman I wouldn't return calls from these guys either.5.35pm: Frankly, if I was George Zimmerman I wouldn't return calls from these guys either.
Sample quote from former Zimmerman lawyer Hal Uhrig:Sample quote from former Zimmerman lawyer Hal Uhrig:
I will not tell you where George Zimmerman is because I don't know ... but stop looking in Florida, look much further away than that.I will not tell you where George Zimmerman is because I don't know ... but stop looking in Florida, look much further away than that.
5.45pm: Back to the mysterious case of the Washington Post scoop that wasn't, as mentioned below.5.45pm: Back to the mysterious case of the Washington Post scoop that wasn't, as mentioned below.
BuzzFeed Politics has closure – the Washington Post did have the scoop but didn't publish it. It quotes Washington Post spokesperson Kris Coratti:BuzzFeed Politics has closure – the Washington Post did have the scoop but didn't publish it. It quotes Washington Post spokesperson Kris Coratti:
The draft story was not intended to be published until we confirmed that Santorum was suspending his campaign. The draft was inadvertently sent to Bloomberg, with whom The Post has a partnership, through an automated feed. It was not published on our Web site until the news had been confirmed.The draft story was not intended to be published until we confirmed that Santorum was suspending his campaign. The draft was inadvertently sent to Bloomberg, with whom The Post has a partnership, through an automated feed. It was not published on our Web site until the news had been confirmed.
So the Post had the story and sat on it? Insert your own unflattering comparison to the Washington Post of the Watergate era.So the Post had the story and sat on it? Insert your own unflattering comparison to the Washington Post of the Watergate era.
6.19pm: Meanwhile, Mitt Romney for some reason goes ahead with his scheduled campaign event in Delaware. And guess who shows up? Christine O'Donnell. That's a good omen, right?6.19pm: Meanwhile, Mitt Romney for some reason goes ahead with his scheduled campaign event in Delaware. And guess who shows up? Christine O'Donnell. That's a good omen, right?
We are the most decisive land force in the world. RT if you agree.We are the most decisive land force in the world. RT if you agree.
And to end a crazy day, there's this tweet from the official US Army account. Some people in Vietnam might beg to differ.And to end a crazy day, there's this tweet from the official US Army account. Some people in Vietnam might beg to differ.