Top of the Hour: Obama Announces New Defense Strategy, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

President Obama is announcing a new defense strategy at the Pentagon today. The plan will shift U.S. focus from fighting post 9/11 wars to keeping a dominant position in Asia. Today’s announcement will focus on dealing with hundreds of billions of dollars in defense budget cuts.  Michele Bachmann quits, leaving Newt, Ron, Mitt, Rick, Rick, and Jon. Also, Bachmann’s departure means there are no women left in this race. What will it take to get a woman in the White House that’s not a first lady?

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