Dems Remove All References to ‘God’ From 2012 Party Platform
Billy Hallowell
The Democratic Party may be getting a fair amount of attention this week — and not only because the political movement is hosting its national convention in [...]
Mitt Romney sets GOP fund-raising record
By MIKE ALLEN
The Romney campaign, along with its Romney Victory fund, raised more than $100 million in June, obliterating the campaign’s goal and setting the one-month record for any Republican [...]
Poll: Half of Hispanics independent
By MJ LEE |
In an election year in which Hispanics in the U.S. are expected to play a crucial role, a significant percentage of them may be up for grabs come November, a new USA Today/Gallup poll suggests.
A [...]
House votes in favor of holding Attorney General Holder in contempt
Published June 28, 2012
The GOP-led House voted Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to provide key information pertaining [...]
Obama Deportation Policy Favored by 2/3 of Voters, Poll Says
By Roque Planas
News Latino
President Barack Obama’s decision to halt deportation proceedings for immigrants brought to the United States as children is playing well with voters.
A [...]
White House, ‘Washington Post’ Coordinate Another Anti-Romney Attack
by John Nolte
The narrative.
In politics, the media narrative is everything. The media narrative drives the national conversation, opinion, and, unfortunately, [...]
House panel backs contempt for Holder, Issa says floor vote can still be avoided
Published June 20, 2012
A House panel voted Wednesday in favor of holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, a move that inflamed partisan [...]
Issa pushes ahead with Holder contempt vote despite Obama intervention
Published June 20, 2012
Rep. Darrell Issa said Wednesday that he is pressing ahead with a committee vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, [...]
Issa: Holder didn’t produce Fast & Furious documents in Capitol Hill meeting, contempt vote planned for Wednesday
Published June 18, 2012
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa said his face-to-face meeting Tuesday with Attorney General Eric [...]
NBC edits Romney rally speech to portray candidate as out of touch
By Perry Chiaramonte
Published June 19, 2012
NBC is taking heat again for selective editing a day after presenting video of Mitt Romney seemingly awestruck by the process [...]
Obama plans two private S.A. fundraisers July 17
By John W. Gonzalez
Updated 11:03 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012
President Barack Obama is planning a July fundraising stop in San Antonio, local supporters disclosed Wednesday.
The president [...]
Paul backers seek state path to national impact
Published June 16, 2012 Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa – Ron Paul has given up on becoming president. Yet supporters still clinging to the slim-to-none hope of nominating the libertarian-leaning [...]
General Election: Romney vs. Obama
Polling Data
Poll
Date
Sample
Obama (D)
Romney (R)
Spread
RCP Average
5/29 – 6/12
–
45.7
44.9
Obama +0.8
Rasmussen Tracking
6/10 – 6/12
1500 LV
44
48
Romney +4
Reuters/Ipsos
6/7 [...]
Democrat Ron Barber wins Arizona special election to fill Giffords’ seat
Published June 13, 2012
PHOENIX – Democrats avoided a second election loss in as many weeks Tuesday as Democrat Ron Barber defeated Republican Jesse Kelly [...]
Ron Paul Supporters Are Really Pissed That Rand Paul Endorsed Mitt Romney
Grace Wyler | Jun. 9, 2012, 6:56 PM
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul broke ranks with his father’s political army this week and endorsed Mitt Romney as the [...]
The G.O.P.’s Gay Trajectory
By FRANK BRUNI
OVER the past year, the main story line in the push for marriage equality has been the ardor and success with which leading Democratic politicians have taken up the fight. The Democratic governors [...]
Obama says private sector ‘doing fine,’ then Standard & Poor keeps downgrade, negative outlook
Published June 08, 2012
Just hours after President Obama declared the private sector was “doing fine” — a comment [...]
Issa: Obama administration classifies jobs with political purpose
Published June 06, 2012
The Obama administration on Wednesday acknowledged a wide-ranging definition of “green jobs” that includes bus driver, bicycle-shop clerk and [...]
Priebus memo claims Wis. boost
By ALEXANDER BURNS|
6/5/12 11:42 PM EDT
The GOP victory in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial recall election was an “absolute disaster for President Obama” and represents a clear sign of Republican [...]
Wisconsin holds recall more than a year in making
Jun 5, 5:05 PM (ET)
By SCOTT BAUER
(AP) Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker votes Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Wauwatosa, Wis. Walker faces…
MADISON, [...]
Issa: Wiretaps show ‘immense detail’ about questionable Fast & Furious tactics
Published June 05, 2012
A House investigative committee said Tuesday it has obtained new information from wiretaps related to the Obama administration’s [...]
No voter fatigue in Wisconsin as Republicans, Democrats continue to spend money, resources
Wisconsin voters, hammered hard by months of volatile campaigning as the state’s union-backed Democrats push to recall-and-replace Republican Gov. [...]
LI cops demoted for being Republicans?!
By KATHIANNE BONIELLO
Last Updated: 9:59 AM, June 3, 2012
Posted: 11:55 PM, June 2, 2012
Six Long Island cops claim their commissioner is putting politics before the badge.
The Long Beach crime fighters [...]
Wisconsin Gov. Walker works to meet voters before recall vote
Published June 02, 2012
Associated Press
EVANSVILLE, Wis – Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tom Barrett began a final push Saturday to connect with voters [...]
Democrats go to Plan B in North Carolina
By ALEXANDER BURNS and MAGGIE HABERMAN | 6/1/12 4:12 PM EDT
Top national and North Carolina Democrats have taken a series of unusual steps to protect their candidates in the Tarheel State — and [...]
Obama, Romney execute game plans amid distractions
By Dan Balz, Washington Post
Updated 09:37 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012
The narratives are flying at warp speed in the presidential election. Private equity. Public equity. Bain. Solyndra. [...]
Unemployment Jumps to 11 Percent Among Latinos, Report Says
By Serafin Gómez Published June 01, 2012
Miami – The national unemployment rate for Latinos rose to a bleak 11 percent in May, almost 3 points higher than the national [...]
Wentworth will face Campbell; Jones out
By John W. Gonzalez
Updated 08:01 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Incumbent Jeff Wentworth was headed to an unexpected runoff with challenger Dr. Donna Campbell, who overtook well-funded opponent Elizabeth [...]
Straus beats tea party-backed challenger in District 121 race
By Gary Scharrer
Updated 02:31 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012
AUSTIN – House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, withstood a spirited primary attack from San Antonio businessman [...]
Ralph Hall, House’s oldest representative, beats Tea Party challenger in Texas GOP primary
By Chad Pergram
Rep. Ralph Hall, R-Texas, the oldest member of the House of Representatives, won a GOP primary battle Tuesday to tea party challenger [...]
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