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May 29, 2012

Sidney Barthwell, ex-classmate of Romney and Obama's, says president will 'smoke' GOP nominee in debates

While he has sung the praises of both men, Barthwell has argued that Obama will be a far more effective…
May 29, 2012

Newark mayor Cory Booker's spokeswoman resigns week after Bain Capital gaffe

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker's communications director has resigned...
May 29, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama: Daughters need thick skin in politics

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama says her daughters are learning that even the kids of politicians have to have a…
May 29, 2012

Trayvon Martin: George Zimmerman prosecutor Angela Corey makes GOP endorsement

theGRIO REPORT - Angela Corey, whose office is prosecuting George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin, has made a…
May 29, 2012

Obama-haters shift from birth certificates to college transcripts

It's part of a shift in emphasis from some Obama-haters from questioning the president's birth to his intellect and grades…
May 29, 2012

Will 'the Donald' hurt Romney?

ANALYSIS - Here's a little thought exercise: What if a chief Obama surrogate/fundraiser happened to be the nation's foremost critic…
May 29, 2012

Romney failure to reject Trump's birtherism will backfire

OPINION - Romney has had many chances to repudiate the real estate mogul and reality television star for his disturbing…
May 29, 2012

Rep. Barney Frank apologizes for hoodie quip in Mass.

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) - Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank is apologizing for comments he made about the Trayvon Martin case at…
May 29, 2012

'American Grown': Michelle Obama's first book offers fresh take on gardening

theGRIO REPORT - In 'American Grown', Mrs. Obama makes the case that a garden can prove symbolic for what a…
May 29, 2012

Is money shaping the views of too many progressive pols?

OPINION - While much of the attention is on the conservative side, we cannot lose sight of the fact that…
May 29, 2012

Romney won't repudiate Trump on birther issue

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney isn't taking a position on supporter Donald Trump's return to the…
May 29, 2012

Team Obama attacks Romney over Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is releasing a television advertisement accusing Mitt Romney of failing to stand…
May 29, 2012

Toni Morrison to receive Medal of Freedom from Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will honor a diverse cross-section of political and cultural…
May 29, 2012

Michelle Obama releases book on White House garden

WASHINGTON (AP) - From the beginning, Michelle Obama's kitchen garden has been an overachiever, churning out more peppers, parsley and…
May 28, 2012

Rep. Charlie Rangel on black America's truest heroes

OPINION - As we memorialize and pay tribute to all of our fallen heroes on this year’s Memorial Day, it…