From the show: Santorum vs. Romney in Illinois and Cenk takes on ‘King Con’ John Hawkins

Further reading, clips, and graphics from tonight’s show:

OBAMA BULLIES BACK

Instead of being the “only adult in the room,” Obama’s finally fighting against Republican criticism. The issue? Gas prices. But Cenk and Professor George Edwards try to determine if the presidential bully pulpit even works.

Mother Jones -
Presidents and the Bully Pulpit

Politico –
Obama hammers GOP on gas prices rhetoric

NY Times’ The Caucus –
Gingrich Tangles With Obama on Gas Prices

 

GUESTS
George Edwards
Political Science professor at @tamu

 

ROBOCORP VS. CHURCH LADY

Even Newt and Ron Paul know the battle over Illinois is mostly between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney.

Reuters –
Pressure mounts on Romney for Illinois victory

BusinessWeek -
Romney-Santorum Duel Poses Test in Obama’s Home State

ABC News –
Newt Gingrich Says Illinois Primary ‘Largely Will Be Romney, Santorum’

 

CORDIALLY INVITING EQUALITY

Towleroad.com –
Gay and Lesbian Guests Have Sizable Place at White House State Dinner Table

The Washington Post -
Same-sex marriage, the state dinner and the president’s table

 

GUEST
Michelangelo Signorile – @msignorile
signorile.com/

 

TOM CORBETT JOINS THE WAR ON WOMEN

Mediaite –
Republican PA Gov. Tom Corbett On Ultrasound Bill: ‘You Just Have To Close Your Eyes’

Media Matters –
Bill O’Reilly Continues Spinning The Facts About Sandra Fluke

 

KING CON(SERVATIVE)

In our first ever “King Con” segment, Cenk takes on John Hawkins’ recent post attacking liberals.

Townhall.com –
Five Things Children Know That Liberals Have Forgotten