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September 12, 2012

Romney criticizes Obama in wake of embassy attacks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney slammed the Obama administration's handling of foreign affairs after attacks on U.S. diplomatic…
September 11, 2012

After three years of angst, liberals stand firmly behind Obama

theGRIO REPORT - For almost the entire year, the president has had sustained backing from liberals, even those who spent…
September 11, 2012

‘Birther’ bash canceled due to ‘inadequate ticket sales’

Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Pat Boone and other prominent birthers were planning a major event this month in Arizona, but they've…
September 11, 2012

Obama White House slams Dinesh D’Souza doc ‘2016: Obama’s America’

The Obama White House has finally weighed in on the controversial, and surprisingly successful, conservative documentary '2016: Obama's America'...
September 11, 2012

Jay-Z and Beyoncé to host Obama fundraiser at 40/40 club

Music's biggest power couple -- Jay-Z and Beyoncé -- are going to be hosting an expensive fundraiser for the president's…
September 11, 2012

Shirley Chisholm didn’t get her due at the DNC

OPINION - It is not at all a stretch to say that President Obama owes a debt to Shirley Chisholm’s…
September 11, 2012

New York Times report: Bush administration ignored early Bin Laden warnings

A provocative new report from the New York Times alleges the Bush administration failed to heed several warnings of an…
September 11, 2012

Obama: US safer, resilient on 9/11 anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are at Arlington National Cemetery visiting the graves of…
September 11, 2012

Diminished role for national security issues in 2012 election

theGRIO REPORT - In the first few years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, national security and terrorism dominated the…
September 11, 2012

Obama’s big advantage: The non-white vote

theGRIO REPORT - A new CNN/ORC poll illustrates the stronghold President Obama has over the quarter of the electorate that…
September 11, 2012

Obamas observe September 11th anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and White House staffers observed a moment of silence Tuesday…
September 11, 2012

Can likeability win the election for Obama?

OPINION - When it comes to elections, does being likable make you winnable? President Obama will have the opportunity to…
September 10, 2012

Nicki Minaj to Obama: ‘Thank you for understanding my humor and sarcasm Mr. President.’

theGRIO REPORT - Hip-hop fans who thought that rapper Nicki Minaj was backing Mitt Romney for president after her verse…
September 10, 2012

Obama bear-hugger’s pizza shop facing backlash

theGRIO REPORT - Scott Van Duzer, the Florida pizza shop owner made famous for the bear hug he gave President…
September 10, 2012

Romney: Chicago teachers turning backs on students

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Monday said Chicago teachers are turning their backs on thousands of…