Is it really fair to compare the presumed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to the fictional villain representing corporate evil on The Simpsons, Mr. Burns? You be the judge...

According to the Daily Beast, there are 10 women to watch during the 2012 campaign season.

1. Mia Love, Republican

2. Heidi Heitkamp, Democrat

3. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat

4. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Republican

5. Kelly Ayotte, Republican

6. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat

7. Tulsi Gabbard, Democrat

8. Deb Fischer, Republican

9. Sarah Steelman, Republican

US News reports today that the mega-labor federation AFL-CIO intends to "redeploy funds" away from partisan candidates. Many will interpret the move as yet another blow to President Obama's reelection campaign. However, there is a compelling possibility for the change, according to an AFL-CIO spokesman.

Look what ABC News is reporting:

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