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February 3, 2012

Lower unemployment numbers a boon for Obama, complicates Romney strategy

theGRIO REPORT - The drop in unemployment to 8.3 percent in January is the latest bit of positive economic news…
February 3, 2012

Newt Gingrich: The poor 'need a trampoline' not a safety net

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Gingrich said both Romney and Democratic President Barack Obama think poverty can be solved with a…
February 3, 2012

Romney says he 'misspoke' when talking about poor

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Mitt Romney says he misspoke when he said he was not very concerned about poor people...
February 3, 2012

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod

WASHINGTON (AP) - Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination -- and it's no joke...
February 3, 2012

Republicans continue voter ID push ahead of 2012 elections

theGRIO REPORT - Republicans are continuing to push controversial laws that could limit voting and voter registration drives...
February 2, 2012

The 10 most memorable presidential campaign themes (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - From George Washington to Barack Obama, America has had 44 presidents, which means 44 presidential campaigns -- some…
February 2, 2012

Why Jan Brewer's disrespect will motivate black voters for Obama

OPINION - With a waggle of her right index finger last Wednesday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer erased the question of…
February 2, 2012

Michelle Obama shows off push-up skills on 'Ellen'

VIDEO - While Mrs. Obama was a guest on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to promote her 'Let's Move' healthy eating…
February 2, 2012

Chris Rock willing to pay higher taxes

In a recent video Rock said supports President Barack Obama's 'Buffett Rule', which would require multi-millionaires to pay what he…
February 2, 2012

Eric Holder, Republicans square off over 'Fast & Furious' documents

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder squared off Thursday with Republicans on a House committee who are demanding that…
February 2, 2012

Trump endorsement may hurt, not help Romney

theGRIO REPORT - Donald Trump's endorsement of Massachusetts governor on Thursday Mitt Romney is a very mixed blessing for the…
February 2, 2012

Donald Trump intends to endorse Mitt Romney

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Three Republican officials are telling The Associated Press that Donald Trump intends to endorse Mitt Romney's…
February 2, 2012

K'Naan upset with Mitt Romney for using his song in campaign

NEW YORK (AP) - Rapper K'Naan is upset that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney used his song "Wavin' Flag" during…
February 2, 2012

Romney's 'not concerned' about America's poor, but they should be concerned about him

OPINION - Mitt Romney, who has built his entire campaign on the premise that he's a businessman who knows how…
February 2, 2012

Can Barack Obama run on 'morning in America'?

OPINION - Could Barack Obama successfully channel Ronald Reagan, circa 1984?...