Politics: Afternoon Edition: Twitter is changing politics

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, April 26, 2012 HEADLINES Twitter is changing hashtag politics The microblogging site has become a tool of choice for politicians hoping to get message into the political bloodstream. » Read full article Biden says Romney 'fundamentally misunderstands' president's role Vice president attacks candidate's foreign policy credentials. » Read full article Rubio's Dream Act alternative tests Obama The Republican senator's recent overtures to immigrant activists have upended the immigration debate, exposing internal tensions in both parties as President Obama and the GOP assess how the issue might sway the crucial Hispanic vote in November. » Read full article New Secret Service allegations surface The Secret Service is now investigating allegations of misconduct by personnel in El Salvador last year. » Read full article Two GOP House members say Obama misquoted them on student loans They're striking back at Obama for personally targeting them in speeches about keeping rates low in recent days. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Speaker of the House John Boehner on Sen. Marco Rubio's immigration reform plan: "I found it of interest, but the problem with this issue is that we're operating in a very hostile political environment. To deal with a very difficult issue like this, I think it would be difficult at best." 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 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy