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November 2, 2012

Romney's Hurricane Sandy relief efforts met with skepticism

theGRIO REPORT - The Romney campaign's decision Tuesday to suddenly change a scheduled victory rally in Ohio into a storm-relief…
November 2, 2012

Democratic voter anxiety focused on Ohio Secretary of State

theGRIO REPORT- Some Democrats and activists are looking warily at Secretary of State Jon Husted, the man some say could…
November 2, 2012

Why I can't wait for this election to be over

OPINION - I’m tired of being forced to watch political pundits and newspapers tell me the opposite information on the…
November 2, 2012

4 days left: Obama still ahead narrowly in swing states, jobs report unlikely to have major impact

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama remains on the path to win reelection next Tuesday, as polls continue to show him…
November 2, 2012

Jay-Z, Springsteen to boost Obama on final day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some big-name celebrities will help President Barack Obama make his closing case to voters in the most…
November 2, 2012

Black unemployment rises in last jobs report before election

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October, and hiring was stronger in August and September than first…
November 2, 2012

Marian Robinson: Election 2012 is 'too important' to 'sit on the sidelines'

OPINION - It’s about all of us doing our part. This election is too important for any of us to…
November 2, 2012

It's the Obamacare, stupid: Why Election 2012 is about health care, not the economy

ANALYSIS - On no issue are the candidates further apart, as Obama pledges to implement his massive health care reform…
November 1, 2012

99-year-old Florida woman votes for the 1st time

VIDEO - Two hours in line is nothing compared to how long one Fort Myers, Florida woman chose to wait.…
November 1, 2012

NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed President Barack Obama over Republican Mitt Romney on Thursday, saying the…
November 1, 2012

How do we solve a problem like health care reform?

OPINION - It seems as if the Republican party, or at least Governor Romney himself, has finally latched onto the…
November 1, 2012

Obama campaign airs Colin Powell endorsement ad

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama's campaign launched a new television ad today featuring a recent endorsement by Gen. Colin…
November 1, 2012

New Romney ad ties Obama to Chavez, Castro

ROANOKE, Virginia (AP) - Mitt Romney's campaign is running a new ad in Florida that claims Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez…
November 1, 2012

Colorado girl cries: 'I'm tired of Bronco Bama and Mitt Romney'

VIDEO - There are only five days left until Election Day, but 4-year-old Abigael Evans has had enough of all…
November 1, 2012

5 days left: Obama returns to the campaign trail with narrow lead

theGRIO REPORT - Here's where the race stands with five days left, as President Obama returns to the campaign trail…
October 31, 2012

Obama to NJ residents: 'We are here for you'

BRIGANTINE, N.J. (AP) - Commanding the federal response to the disaster, Obama spent a day doling out hugs, handshakes and…
October 31, 2012

NFL players talk politics, look ahead to election

WASHINGTON (AP) - NFL players are paying attention to politics as Election Day approaches — just not as much as…
October 31, 2012

Tracy Morgan jokes: Hurricane Sandy has 'Romney written all over it'

VIDEO - In the midst of Hurricane Sandy aftermath, comedian Tracy Morgan decided to throw his opinion in the mix,…
October 31, 2012

Obama visits Hurricane Sandy victims with Republican critic Chris Christie

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama joined one of his top Republican critics to visit victims of superstorm Sandy on…
October 31, 2012

Anti-Obama mailer: 'We are no longer a Christian nation'

theGRIO REPORT - The pamphlet, paid for by the advocacy group Citizen Link, does not claim to support Mitt Romney,…