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January 23, 2012

Obama to hold Google+ 'hangout' after SOTU

The White House will take advantage of technology by hosting the president's first Google+ hangout.
January 23, 2012

Black Hollywood weighs whether to support Obama again

When Mattie Lawson's husband, Michael, suggested in 2003 that they consider hosting a political fundraiser at their lavish Los Angeles…
January 23, 2012

JC Watts says GOP leaders need more blacks 'at the strategists' table'

theGRIO REPORT - Former Rep. J.C. Watts said Monday the Republican presidential candidates needed to have more blacks 'at the…
January 23, 2012

Scott Walker recall: Why Wisconsinites should feel pride

OPINION - After a year of waging war on Wisconsin values, over one million signatures were filed to recall the…
January 23, 2012

Rick Santorum's controversial ally: Black preacher with history of extreme rhetoric

OPINION - On paper, the Rev. O'Neal Dozier is a Republican candidate's dream, a black minister who  pastors a prominent…
January 23, 2012

Florida primary preview: Storm clouds, not sunshine, await Mitt Romney

OPINION - After suffering a big loss in South Carolina, former Republican front-runner Mitt Romney faces a tough road in…
January 23, 2012

Oprah Winfrey confident Obama will win re-election

JAIPUR, India (AP) - Oprah Winfrey says she is confident that President Barack Obama will win another four-year term in…
January 22, 2012

Obama calls retiring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords an 'inspiration'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is praising Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as an 'inspiration' and 'the very best of…
January 21, 2012

Newt Gingrich wins in South Carolina with fiery, controversial tone

theGRIO REPORT - Liberals have sharply condemned Gingrich's claim that President Obama is the 'food stamp president,' arguing it is…
January 21, 2012

Newt Gingrich wins South Carolina GOP presidential primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Newt Gingrich has won the South Carolina Republican primary...
January 21, 2012

South Carolina: What to watch for in the results

theGRIO REPORT - South Carolina voters head to the polls Saturday in a critical primary, after 10 days of intense…
January 21, 2012

Obama State of the Union: A recovery 'for everyone, not just a wealthy few'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama will use his State of the Union address to outline a lasting economic recovery that…
January 20, 2012

Al Sharpton: Obama's falsetto could help with voters

The Rev. Al Sharpton is the latest to applaud President Barack Obama's rendition of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together."...
January 20, 2012

Barack Obama sings Al Green, but he isn't the first president to serenade public

(AP) - Is it too much to ask our presidents to uphold the Constitution, command the armed forces, execute the…
January 20, 2012

Herman Cain, Stephen Colbert join forces for 'campaign event' in South Carolina

theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Stephen Colbert and ex-GOP candidate Herman Cain joined together for perhaps the most bizarre event of…