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October 17, 2012

Most awkward looks from Obama and Romney's 2nd presidential debate

theGRIO REPORT - The second presidential debate had its fair share of awkward and unintentionally funny moments...
October 17, 2012

Have Republicans conceded defeat in the culture wars?

OPINION - We are living in the twilight of the great culture war -- a forty-year battle over social issues…
October 17, 2012

Should we spend $1 billion in commercials to pick our president?

Ad spending in the presidential campaign has now topped $800 million and is on pace to reach or come close…
October 17, 2012

Was Romney v. Obama the testiest presidential debate ever?

NEW YORK (AP) - Maybe it's a cliché to say the gloves came off in Tuesday's presidential debate. But then…
October 17, 2012

Pennsylvania's largest energy company sends wrong voter info to 1.3 million customers

PENNSYLVANIA - A judge recently postponed Pennsylvania's voter identification requirement, which would have forced each voter to present valid photo…
October 17, 2012

Obama camp buys Twitter ad for 'binders full of women'

theGRIO REPORT - Mitt Romney's 'binders full of women' comment from last night's presidential debate trending all over the Internet.…
October 17, 2012

Romney menaces, but Obama emerges as the alpha male in 2nd presidential debate

OPINION - If there was any doubt that President Barack Obama came to Hofstra University ready to rumble, it was…
October 17, 2012

How Obama won the second debate

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama followed the model of his vice-president in his second debate with Mitt Romney, repeatedly accusing…
October 16, 2012

President Obama and Mitt Romney debate in town hall style format

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — President Barack Obama was looking to rebound in a White House debate rematch Tuesday, promising a…
October 16, 2012

Obama supporters give the president tips to win debate

theGRIO VIDEO - President Obama is set to battle it out with Mitt Romney again tonight - this time in…
October 16, 2012

5 ways to watch presidential debates without panicking

OPINION - How can the average voter watch the debates without losing their mind? Here are five suggestions...
October 16, 2012

Marian Robinson, the first lady's mother, explains why she is backing Obama's re-election

theGRIO REPORT - Marian Robinson has taken a rare step into the spotlight with an op-ed she wrote for the…
October 16, 2012

Halle Berry reveals she is a 'distant relative' of Sarah Palin

theGRIO REPORT - In an unexpected revelation, actress Halle Berry has revealed that she is a related to former Republican…
October 16, 2012

Obama v. Romney round 2: What to watch for

ANALYSIS - A strong performance by Mitt Romney in a debate almost two weeks ago helped shift the polls, showing…
October 15, 2012

Obama 'confident' Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey can overcome 'Idol' feud

CHICAGO - President Obama on Minaj, Carey 'Idol' feud: 'I think that they are going to be able to sort…
October 15, 2012

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello: Paul Ryan is a 'jacka**'

Guitarist Tom Morello made it clear in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he thinks Republican vice presidential candidate…
October 15, 2012

Another CEO threatens job losses if Obama wins re-election

theGRIO REPORT - Chris Hayes reports on MSBC's Up that Arthus Allen, CEO of ASG, the Florida based software solution…
October 15, 2012

Jay-Z in 2012 campaign video: Obama restored faith in 'power of our vote'

VIDEO - First pop star Beyoncé cut an ad on behalf of the Obama campaign, now her rap icon husband…
October 15, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama votes absentee for president: 'I couldn't wait for Election Day'

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first lady says on Twitter that she dropped her absentee ballot in the mail Monday, telling…
October 15, 2012

Will Ohio propel President Obama to victory?

ANALYSIS - In Ohio, three surveys over the last week (CNN, NBC/WSJ/Marist and PPP) have shown Obama maintaining a small,…