Politics Afternoon Edition: Why fixing the Republican brand problem won't be easy; Caroline Kennedy to be U.S. ambassador to Japan; GOP congressman: Gay son hasn't changed my views on marriage

Politics moves fast. Here's a quick afternoon update on the top stories in the world of politics.

View on the Web. Monday, April 1, 2013 HEADLINES Why fixing the Republican brand problem won't be easy THE FIX | Republicans want their party to compromise. But only on some things. » Read full article Caroline Kennedy to be U.S. ambassador to Japan IN THE LOOP | Camelot goes Far East as Kennedy plans to take diplomatic post in Tokyo. » Read full article GOP congressman: Gay son hasn't changed my views on marriage In an emotional interview aired Sunday, Rep. Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) said his son's homosexuality has not led him to change his position. » Read full article Democrats, GOP make high-stakes bets in N.C. SHE THE PEOPLE | A Democratic senator facing a tough 2014 race endorses same-sex marriage and Republicans in control of the statehouse make moves to tighten voting restrictions all in one week. » Read full article Why Marco Rubio needs to slow walk immigration reform THE FIX | The fight is almost as important as the final outcome, politically speaking, when it comes to Rubio's relationship with the base. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Kahron Campbell, 10, of Landover, Md., who promptly made a layup after President Obama shot 2-for-22 on the basketball court at the White House Easter Egg Roll.: "He couldn't make one. I had to help him out." MULTIMEDIA Video: Kid President and the White House team up for April Fool's Day The White House had a little April Fool's Day fun with help from Kid President, aka 9-year-old Robby Novak whose videos have gone viral on the Internet. Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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