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August 17, 2012

Patrick Kennedy: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in 'deep' depression

CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is in a 'deep' depression and has 'a lot of work' ahead…
August 17, 2012

Florida judge dumps early voting limits in some counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A federal court on Thursday gave five Florida counties four extra days of early voting in…
August 17, 2012

Touré has a a point: Does GOP language aim to delegitimize minorities?

OPINION - Was Touré correct to say that by trying to access racial stereotypes about the “angry black man” Mitt…
August 17, 2012

Ohio mandates the same early voting hours statewide in bid to avoid controversy

theGRIO REPORT - Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has decided to standardize early voting hours statewide, limiting them in…
August 17, 2012

Is the Paul Ryan pick helping Romney or Obama?

FIRST READ - The week since Ryan’s selection has marked the most negative turn in the campaign so far, with…
August 17, 2012

Paul Ryan gives Romney a tax break

VIDEO - The Wisconsin congressman gave Mitt Romney a brief break from questions about his taxes after he was selected…
August 16, 2012

Plaque marks Chicago site of Obamas' 1st kiss

CHICAGO (AP) - The president first Plaque marks Chicago site of Obamas' 1st kisskissed his now-wife outside a Chicago ice…
August 16, 2012

Can Romney make Obama seem less likable?

Yesterday we wrote that Romney was ratcheting up its rhetoric about Obama -- accusing the president’s campaign of engaging in…
August 16, 2012

The Obamas have PDA-fest in Iowa

SLIDESHOW - The president and first lady got in a little presidential PDA during a campaign stop in Iowa...
August 16, 2012

Romney: 'I've never paid less than 13 percent' in taxes

GREER, S.C. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Thursday that he has never paid less than 13 percent…
August 16, 2012

Biden vs Ryan: No. 2s key in White House campaign

DENVER (AP) - Paul Ryan likes exercise, budget charts and the Green Bay Packers. Joe Biden likes train rides, foreign…
August 16, 2012

Obama defends Biden on 'chains' comment

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is defending Vice President Joe Biden against criticism of his remarks that Republican repeal…
August 16, 2012

Sanaa Lathan on Al Sharpton's 'Politics Nation': Obama's 'done so much for America'

VIDEO - 'Boss' actress Sanaa Lathan joins Al Sharpton on his show, Politics Nation to discuss her support for President…
August 16, 2012

Why Artur Davis is eager to stand with the GOP

theGRIO REPORT - Davis’ willingness to jump into the racial fray and castigate his former friend on behalf of Team…
August 15, 2012

Artur Davis gets RNC speaking slot, blasts Biden comments as 'insulting' to blacks

theGRIO REPORT - Former Alabama congressman Artur Davis, who made a high-profile switch to the Republican Party earlier this year,…