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January 11, 2012

Michelle Obama, 'sharp elbows' and the angry black woman stereotype

OPINION - It is as though reporters are salivating at the idea that Michelle Obama must be 'angry' and hyper-masculine…
January 11, 2012

Obama sending 5 US military officers to South Sudan

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is sending five American military officers to South Sudan amid recent outbreaks of violence…
January 11, 2012

Haley Barbour pardons more than 200 in last days as Miss. governor

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) - Haley Barbour gave pardons or early release to more than 200 people in his his final…
January 11, 2012

How Team Obama is preparing to take on Romney

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama's reelection team is already aggressively targeting former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, even as Romney is…
January 11, 2012

Michelle Obama: Tired of 'angry black woman' stereotype

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is challenging assertions she's forcefully imposed her will on White House aides, saying…
January 11, 2012

'Alice in Wonderland' at the White House: Pics from controversial Halloween party revealed

The first pictures of the infamous Alice in Wonderland Halloween party at the White House emerged today...
January 11, 2012

Mitt Romney's New Hampshire win sets up critical South Carolina primary

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney easily won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, setting up a pivotal…
January 10, 2012

Mitt Romney wins New Hampshire primary, cements frontrunner status

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, adding to a first-place…
January 10, 2012

Allen West: Tea Party rep says Obama will lose in 'brutal bloodbath'

VIDEO - Tea Party-backed Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) predicted in a recent interview that President Obama would lose in a…
January 10, 2012

Barack Obama more organized in New Hampshire than Romney, Republican rivals

Which candidate has the most offices in New Hampshire? No, it's not Mitt Romney...
January 10, 2012

White House names Melody Barnes' successor at Domestic Policy Council

TheGrio REPORT -- The White House on Tuesday announced the appointment of Cecilia Muñoz as the Obama administration's new Domestic…
January 10, 2012

New Hampshire GOP primary: What to look for in the results

theGRIO REPORT - The results are almost a foregone conclusion in New Hampshire on Tuesday, as former Massachusetts governor Mitt…
January 10, 2012

Mitt Romney goes to war for white working class vote

OPINION - The 2012 swing constituency of the moment are white working-class voters and Mitt Romney knows it...
January 10, 2012

Deval Patrick: Massachusetts governor could emerge as key Mitt Romney critic

theGRIO REPORT - If Mitt Romney wins the Republican nomination and competes in this state in the general election, one…
January 10, 2012

Haley Barbour pardons 4 killers: Convicts were trustees at Miss. governor mansion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Outgoing Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has pardoned at least four convicted killers who worked as inmate…