Dave Weigel from Slate on Mitt’s Michigan victory, the media’s control of the contest message and the fracturing of GOP.  Author Michael Hastingson Department of Homeland Security monitoring of Occupy Wall Street.  In the better half, Sam on woes of Schiff brothers.  Your calls and IMs.

Dave Weigel from Slate on tenor of New Hampshire Republican Primary.  Romney’s win, Huntsman’s dad - will he pay up and the political skills ofRon Paul.  Occupy Manchester checks in with news of their actions.  Plus, horrible stories of detention continue to come out on anniversary of Guantanamo ...

News and posturing from Iowa: Santorum, Paul, Romney and the others.  Dave Weigel, Slate.com, talks candidates and caucus process with Sam.  Also, Occupy update: New Year’s Eve clashes and arrests at Zuccotti Park.  In better half, Ross Brockley pledges support to Ron Paul, the discussion continu...