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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

Slideshow: theGrio's most anticipated albums of 2012

SLIDESHOW - Now that 2011 is behind us, it's time to focus on the music which is sure to be…
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 9, 2012

Herman Cain defends Rick Santorum 'black people' comment on 'The View'

Herman Cain might be out of the race but that doesn't mean he's going away! Following in the illustrious 'Oh,…
January 9, 2012

New Hampshire primary: Mitt Romney says he 'likes firing people'

In the course of an answer on how to bring down health care costs, Mr Romney said he wanted individuals…
January 8, 2012

Republican candidates avoid racial remarks in New Hamphire debate

theGRIO REPORT - After a week of controversial comments on race, the Republican contenders steered away from them in two…
January 6, 2012

Herman Cain says he will deliver 'unconventional endorsement'

theGRIO REPORT - The one-time Republican candidate, who dropped out last month before any votes were cast, said on MSNBC's…
January 6, 2012

Robert Traynham: Rick Santorum's rise not a surprise to those who know him

OPINION - Santorum is a personal friend, mentor and former boss. I worked for him for 10 years and was…
January 6, 2012

Jobs numbers are in, will improving economy help Obama in 2012?

theGRIO REPORT - Is the economy improving fast enough to boost President Obama's chances of winning in November?...
January 6, 2012

Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich push welfare, food stamp falsehoods

OPINION - Racial drama from the presidential campaign seems never ending. At the center is government benefits programs. Rick Santorum…
January 6, 2012

Mitt Romney faces new campaign rival: Improving economy

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (AP) - Republican front-runner Mitt Romney has another emerging contender as he hopes to challenge President Barack…
January 6, 2012

Obama deportation policies may put his re-election in jeopardy

theGRIO REPORT - In light of the news that an African-American teenager from Dallas Texas was mistakenly deported, President Obama's…
January 5, 2012

Newt Gingrich: 'I will tell black people to demand paychecks instead of food stamps'

theGRIO REPORT - Newt Gingrich says he plans to 'go to the NAACP convention and tell the African-American community why…
January 5, 2012

Don Cheadle feels the wrath of Barack Obama's Twitter warriors

OPINION - Hollywood actor Don Cheadle learned the hard way what many public figures have known for a while: don't…
January 4, 2012

Spike Lee to host $38,000 per ticket fundraiser for Obama

Filmmaker Spike Lee and wife Tonya will host a fund-raising dinner for President Obama in New York on Jan. 19...
January 4, 2012

Chris Brown taking a vow of silence in 2012?

CLUTCH - Not only will Brown make his first appearance at the Grammy's in three years, according to Brown's manager…
January 3, 2012

Obama applauds Iowa Democrats for their help

WASHINGTON (AP) - Inserting his voice into a big night for Republicans, President Barack Obama appealed to Iowa Democrats on…
January 3, 2012

Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum in close race in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Romney, the longtime front-runner, and Santorum, whose campaign only recently gained momentum, were separated by…
January 3, 2012

Jimmy Carter advice to Barack Obama: Don't alienate voters

ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter has some advice for Barack Obama as he gears up for the 2012…