By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: HOOSIER HORSE RACE: Today could spell the end of an era for a 35-year veteran of the Senate: Indiana’s Dick Lugar. The long-time lawmaker is facing a tough race in his Republican primary against state Treasurer...

A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues:

COOS BAY -- Beads of sweat trickle slowly down Dave Swisher's forehead as he removes his white cowboy hat and takes a deep sigh. The mustang to his left stays fixated on his every move, pushing her no

Since Arizona passed SB 1070 in 2010, five other states signed similar legislation into law: Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Utah and Indiana. Some of those laws are on hold pending court rulings, but lawmakers in say they've already seen successes, as well as unforeseen consequences.

Abortion and birth control: Supports abortion rights.

If Sen. Dick Lugar loses his GOP primary today, it will be the end of an era.

Last week there were media reports stating we were considering installing an artificial surface in Arizona Stadium beginning with the 2013 football season. Those reports are true, although it is not a done deal at this point. Let me give you some background on why we are considering this: