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May 10, 2012

Obama's embrace of gay marriage: What will the political impact be?

theGRIO REPORT - The political impact of President Obama's decision to embrace gay marriage is almost impossible to predict, as…
May 10, 2012

Why West Virginia hates President Obama

ANALYSIS - West Virginia is a state packed with the kind of white, working-class voters who oppose Obama in Ohio,…
May 10, 2012

Will Obama's pro-gay marriage move alienate black voters?

OPINION - Will black voters, particularly regular churchgoers, abandon President Obama based on his support for marriage equality?...
May 9, 2012

Twitter reacts to Obama's support for gay marriage

theGRIO REPORT - Twitter is buzzing about President Barack Obama's statement that he supports gay marriage. Obama made the announcement…
May 9, 2012

Obama declares support for same-sex marriage

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama Wednesday declared his support for gay marriage in an interview, becoming the first U.S. president…
May 9, 2012

Obama close to maxing out Hispanic vote

The Hispanic population will definitely be an important demographic for Obama to capture in the upcoming election...
May 9, 2012

Black voters will stick with Obama, even if he backs gay marriage

OPINION - Black voters will be enthusiastic and fully supportive of the president. Gay and lesbian voters, too...
May 9, 2012

Support for Afghanistan war at new low, according to new AP-GFK poll

WASHINGTON (AP) - Support for the war in Afghanistan has reached a new low, with only 27 percent of Americans…
May 9, 2012

Keith Judd, Texas inmate, gets 40 percent of vote against Obama In West Virginia Democratic primary

CHARLESTON, West Virginia (AP) - Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that…
May 9, 2012

Obama's gay marriage stance could shift views of other blacks

ANAYLSIS - Here's why his stance matters: Obama is a considered by some Democrats, particularly African-Americans, as a leader, and…
May 8, 2012

North Carolina bans gay marriage over objections of 'disappointed' Obama, civil rights advocates

theGRIO REPORT - An expansive constitutional amendment that could bar not only gay marriage but any kind of domestic partnership…
May 8, 2012

Can the GOP successfully 'swift boat' Barack Obama this fall?

OPINION - Seeking to subvert President Obama's foreign policy success record is both incredibly irresponsible and unpatriotic...
May 8, 2012

Did the Vets For a Strong America anti-Obama ad darken the president's skin?

President Obama's complexion appears to be significantly darker in a recent Vets For a Strong American commercial...
May 8, 2012

President Obama sees first monthly budget surplus since 2008

The Congressional Budget office released data yesterday showing that the federal government has experienced the first monthly surplus of $58…
May 8, 2012

Santorum endorses Romney in late-night email

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former presidential hopeful Rick Santorum urged his supporters to back fellow Republican Mitt Romney's campaign Monday in…
May 8, 2012

Will Smith supports Obama's call for higher taxes

LOS ANGELES (AP) - One of Hollywood's biggest and best-paid stars is supporting President Barack Obama's call for higher taxes…
May 8, 2012

The political strategy of Obama's 'evolving' position on gay marriage

ANALYSIS - Making an outright declaration of support for gay marriage carries risks. First, it would reinforce what many conservatives…
May 7, 2012

Obama's vague gay marriage stance under scrutiny

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's election-year vagueness on gay marriage is coming under fresh scrutiny...
May 7, 2012

Romney: Obama shouldn't be tried for treason

CLEVELAND (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney says he doesn't think President Barack Obama should be tried for treason...
May 7, 2012

First lady introduces president at Saturday rallies in dazzling blue dress

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama introduced her husband President Obama at two huge rallies held on Saturday at…