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May 4, 2012

4 years later, race is still issue for some voters

MSNBC - 'Certain precincts in this county are not going to vote for Obama,' said John Corrigan, clerk of courts…
May 4, 2012

Black unemployment drops, but overall job growth largely stalled

theGRIO REPORT - Black unemployment dropped a full point to 13 percent, one of the most positive signs in a…
May 4, 2012

George Clooney fundraiser to bring in $12 million for Obama

Oscar winner George Clooney's fundraiser for President Obama looks to be a huge success...
May 3, 2012

Marine who criticized Obama works his last day

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The last day of military service has arrived for a Marine Corps sergeant discharged for criticizing…
May 3, 2012

Orly Taitz rejected by California court of appeal in election fraud case

So-called 'birther queen' Orly Taitz has endured yet another legal setback in the midst of her quest to prove Barack…
May 3, 2012

Cornel West: 'Obama is a disastrous response to a catastrophe'

Cornel West says, 'Mitt Romney is a catastrophic response to a catastrophe, whereas Obama is a disastrous response to a…
May 3, 2012

Rep. Michele Bachmann endorses Romney for president

WASHINGTON (AP) - Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has endorsed one-time Republican rival Mitt Romney for president...
May 3, 2012

Obama star power shines on small businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) - Call it the Obama effect: A presidential visit can be good advertising for restaurants and businesses....
May 3, 2012

Obama enjoys overwhelming Hispanic support in 2012 race

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hispanic Americans, the fastest growing minority group in the United States, favor President Barack Obama over presumptive…
May 3, 2012

Condoleezza Rice for VP? Candidacy has its pros and cons

OPINION - A recent CNN|ORC poll puts Rice at the top of the list of Republicans vice-presidential contenders. But Rice…
May 2, 2012

In new book, ex-girlfriend says young Obama 'needed to go black'

theGRIO REPORT - A new book about President Obama's early years includes interviews with past girlfriends and friends who describe…
May 2, 2012

Gingrich ends White House bid, will remain engaged

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Newt Gingrich can now call himself a former presidential candidate...
May 2, 2012

Mia Love: Could a black Mormon become the GOP's next big star?

theGRIO REPORT - If Mia Love wins, she will be the first African-American female Republican ever elected to Congress, as…
May 2, 2012

Gov. Rick Scott: No downtown gun ban for GOP convention

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott has rejected a request from the Tampa mayor to prohibit the carrying…
May 2, 2012

10 reasons why Michelle Obama is a great mom

NEWS ONE - Mrs. Obama's love is the sustaining force in her family, and as a mom, she is making…