Politics

The day in politics: June 26

By Christine Delargy

June 26, 2012 / 5:16 PM EDT / CBS News

President Barack Obama places an order at The Varsity restaurant, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Atlanta.

Romney rides through Virginia

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney holds up a peach on his campaign bus after campaigning at Carter Machinery Company, Inc., in Salem, Va., Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Buttons for Romney

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pins for sale fill a poster board outside of Carter Machinery Company in Salem, Va. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 during a Romney event at the company.

Rangel's tough primary

Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., left, votes in the Democratic primary, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in New York. Rangel faces State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who would be the first Dominican-American in Congress if he wins the primary and the November general election.

Hatch in hot water?

U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, holds his 3-month-old great grandson, Beckham Wilson, as he greets his great grand daughter, 8-month-old Maggie Jennings, and her mother, Callie Jennings, after arriving at his campaign headquarters to thank his volunteers and staff, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The 78-year-old, six term senator is facing challenger, Utah state Senator, Dan Liljenquist in a primary.

Caught on camera

A member of the audience takes a photograph of first lady Michelle Obama as she joined Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn for the signing of a measure allowing military personnel and their spouses a quicker transfer of their professional licenses to Illinois during a military relocation, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Chicago. Illinois becomes the 23rd state to enact such legislation.

Rielle Hunter & John Edwards split

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Rielle Hunter is seen in New York on Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

Senate reaches deal on student loans

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, following the Democrats' weekly strategy session.

Christine Delargy

Christine Delargy is a producer for CBSNews.com.

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