Election 2012
Obama Ad Blasts Romney's Time At Bain Capital
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President Obama, who has a technocratic image, has shown that he intends to give as good as he gets — or better — in the campaign.
Candidates Gird For A 'Scorched Earth' Campaign
()With both the economy and his own poll numbers weaker than he'd want them to be, President Obama has launched attack ads against Mitt Romney that are unusually blunt for this early stage of a campaign. And Romney has responded with a few roundhouse rights of his own.
Biden On Bain: Romney 'Thinks This Experience Will Help Our Economy'?
The vice president questions what Mitt Romney's business experience might mean for the U.S. economy.
()Court Action May Lift Anonymity For Some Campaign Donors
For now, nonprofit groups that run campaign ads close to the election have to reveal their donors.
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Ron Paul Spokesman: Candidate Unlikely To Ever Endorse Romney()
May 15, 2012 Presidential candidate Ron Paul is not expected to ultimately endorse presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney, Paul's chief strategist said Tuesday. "Never say never, but I don't believe that's likely," said Jesse Benton.
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Americans Elect Could Field Third-Party Candidate But, In End, Lacked One()
May 15, 2012 Americans Elect, the nationwide effort to launch a credible third-party presidential campaign, has money, media attention and — most importantly — access to the ballot in dozens of states. What it doesn't have is a candidate for president. And its internal deadline for finding one has just passed.
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Ron Paul Isn't Dropping Out, Spokesman Says()
May 15, 2012 Paul is "in this race all the way to the Republican National Convention in Tampa this August," spokesman Jesse Benton says. But, he adds, the campaign will be "maximizing our resources" by not investing in remaining primary states.
Election 2012
JPMorgan's Loss A Gain For Campaign Positioning()
May 15, 2012 JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion loss in a risky investment brings attention to the presidential candidates' stances on financial regulation. President Obama supported the Dodd-Frank act, while Mitt Romney has said he would replace it with other regulations.
Election 2012
Obama's Gay Marriage Stand May Not Sway Latinos()
May 14, 2012 There's a commonly held assumption that goes like this: Latinos have socially conservative views on religion and family; therefore, President Obama's support for gay marriage won't play well with Latino voters. But analysts say it's unlikely that the president's decision will make much difference.
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Romney And Obama: A Tale Of Two Commencement Speeches()
May 14, 2012 President Obama was in exceedingly friendly territory Monday at New York's Barnard College. Mitt Romney, meanwhile, wasn't quite Daniel in the lion's den in his Saturday speech at evangelical Liberty University. But some seniors questioned why a Mormon was giving their commencement address.
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Ron Paul Will Stop Campaigning, But Will Continue Delegate Hunt()
May 14, 2012 Ron Paul, Mitt Romney's only remaining opponent, said he would reveal his delegate strategy soon.
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Obama Campaign Questions Lessons Of Romney's Business Experience()
May 14, 2012 President Obama's re-election campaign is attacking Mitt Romney's business experience, perhaps his strongest selling point as a candidate, in a new TV ad in five swing states. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee's campaign responds that it "welcomes" the "pivot back to jobs."
Economy
Uneven Economy Evens The Field For Obama, Romney()
May 14, 2012 Lately, key economic indicators seem to be moving sideways. The lack of clear improvement or real weakness has turned the presidential race into a seeming statistical tie.
