BET Political Wire: March Madness Begins

Rodman tries diplomacy; Romney yearns for the White House.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)
Ambassador Rodman? - Hall of Fame basketball star Dennis Rodman is raising eyebrows for more than his curious style. After returning from a trip to North Korea where he met with dictator Kim Jong-Un, he has a message for President Obama "He wants Obama to do one thing: Call him. He said, 'If you can, Dennis, I don't want [to] do war. I don’t want to do war.' He said that to me," Rodman announced on ABC's This Week. (Photo: AP Photo/Kyodo News)
Shaquille O'Neal - @SHAQ: Thoughts & Prayers go out to the people of Boston... Very Sad News. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Not Over It - Mitt Romney is still nursing his wounds over losing his White House bid in 2012. And watching Obama and Congress battle over taxes and budget cuts exacerbates the sting. "It kills me not to be there, not to be in the White House doing what needs to be done," said the Republican on Fox News Sunday, adding that Obama is campaigning instead of leading. (Photo: AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

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In Case You Missed It - Dennis Rodman tries his hand at diplomacy, a Connecticut state representative says no to female interns, Bill Cosby slams the GOP, Mitt Romney is still stinging from his White House loss – and more. – Joyce Jones

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