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Romney, aided by prop, pushes debt message in swing state Florida

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:34 GMT

Mitt Romney continued to drive a debt-oriented message on Wednesday, extending his "prairie fire" of debt metaphor with the assistance of a debt clock.

Bill Clinton, Paul Ryan headline fiscal summit talks

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:45:56 GMT

Bill Clinton as symbol and a source of wisdom can be a flexible campaign instrument – used in different ways by Democrats and Republicans depending on the circumstances.

GOP kills civil unions in Colorado special session

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:19:24 GMT

A last-ditch effort by Colorado's governor to give gay couples in the state rights similar to married couples failed Monday after Republicans rejected the proposal.

Clyburn seeks 'national policy' legalizing same-sex marriages

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:48:55 GMT

Rep. James Clyburn, the House Democrats’ third-ranking leader, said the question of legal recognition of marriage between same-sex couples should be decided at the national level.

Christie's pension problem: double-dipping in N.J.

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:27:46 GMT

A criminal investigation of pension fraud involves the running mate of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno. New Jersey Watchdog's Mark Lagerkvist reports.

NYT: Churches split over gay marriage

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:45:08 GMT

The clash over same-sex marriage does not simply pit ministers against secular gay advocates. Religion is on both sides in this conflict.

Is America in fiscal austerity yet?

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:58:15 GMT

The short-term importance of the budget bill which the House approved this week is that Democrats now have another vote which they can use against Republicans running in tough races this fall.

Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:34:40 GMT

President Barack Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of his vision for the country on Thursday during a glitzy campaign fundraiser at the home of movie star George Clooney that raised nearly $15 million.

Marriage issue adds to Supreme Court election stakes

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:20:03 GMT

President Barack Obama’s words of personal support Wednesday for same-sex marriages don't change the laws in 38 states that define marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Romney apologizes for 'dumb things' during school years

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:57 GMT

Mitt Romney took to the airwaves Thursday morning to apologize for "dumb things" he did as a prep school student, after a report revealed troubling alleged anecdotes of the Republican presidential candidate bullying other students in his youth.

Super PACS: Follow the money - if you can

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:21:18 GMT

Ever since the Supreme Court's 2010 decision in the Citizens United case paved the way for Super PACS, they have been a legitimate new tactic for political campaigns.

The 'evolution' of Obama's stance on gay marriage

Wed, 9 May 2012 21:37:42 GMT

Since stepping on to the national stage in 2004 when he ran for the Senate in Illinois, Barack Obama has shifted his views on whether same-sex couples should have the legal right to marry.

Romney calls marriage 'tender' issue, reaffirms stance

Wed, 9 May 2012 21:14:33 GMT

Mitt Romney reiterated his opposition to same-sex marriage on Wednesday but declined to condemn President Obama's endorsement of gay marriage, noting the sensitivity of the issue.

Obama backs same-sex marriage

Wed, 9 May 2012 19:01:14 GMT

President Obama endorsed the right of same-sex couples to marry on Wednesday, a landmark pronouncement made in light of mounting pressure from gay right advocates. Obama became the first U.S.

North Carolina OKs constitutional same-sex marriage ban

Wed, 9 May 2012 01:15:44 GMT

North Carolina voters Tuesday approved a proposed amendment to the state’s constitution which would limit marriage to traditional one man-one woman marriages.

RNC official says Romney 'still deciding' on immigration

Tue, 8 May 2012 17:51:54 GMT

Mitt Romney found himself in a difficult position — and on the receiving end of an attack by President Obama's campaign — after an RNC official suggested the presumptive Republican nominee is "still deciding" on his position on immigration.

RNC: We've only just begun to fight for Latino voters

Tue, 8 May 2012 19:44:22 GMT

The Republican National Committee’s Hispanic Outreach Director Bettina Inclan said the RNC has just begun its effort to find and persuade Latinos to vote for Romney and the rest of the Republican ticket in six crucial states.