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February 9, 2012

Obama and gay marriage: 'Evolving' is no longer an option

OPINION - By saying that his position on same-sex marriage is 'evolving,' Obama expects to please both sides...
February 8, 2012

Al Sharpton defends Melissa Harris Perry from Cornel West's 'arrogant' and 'disingenuous' attacks

theGRIO REPORT - In an interview with theGrio, Rev. Al Sharpton responded sternly to West's latest criticism that he and…
February 8, 2012

Photo of Coretta Scott King, Michelle Obama goes viral: 'One black man died for another black man to win'

theGRIO REPORT - The caption below it reads: 'One Black Man Died For Another Black Man To Win.' What do…
February 8, 2012

Scarlett Johansson advocates Obama's re-election at Runway To Win

Touting Obama's record over his first three years in office, Johansson rattled off a list of advancements made since his…
February 8, 2012

Reggie Love on Obama: 'He taught me how to tie a professional knot'

During an interview at yesterday's Runway To Win event, Reggie Love, who won HuffPost Style's White House Hottest competition a…
February 8, 2012

Why Santorum's wins are good for President Obama

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama's re-election operation, already benefiting from last week's announcement that the unemployment rate continues to drop,…
February 7, 2012

Obama shoots marshmallow gun during White House science fair

VIDEO - President Obama launched shots from a marshmallow gun at a science fair that took place in the White…
February 7, 2012

President Obama still 'evolving' on gay marriage

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is remaining on the sidelines in the gay marriage debate, even as a California federal…
February 7, 2012

Obama Super PAC decision embrace could be a major boon for Democrats

theGRIO REPORT-The Obama campaign's decision to embrace so-called Super PACs could be a boon for the Democratic ones, both of…
February 7, 2012

Clint Eastwood commercial makes huge splash in Detroit, stirs political controversy

theGRIO REPORT - The Clint Eastwood ad marked the second consecutive year that the revived automaker made a huge splash…
February 7, 2012

Clint Eastwood: I am not 'politically affiliated with Mr. Obama'

After a Chrysler Super Bowl ad starring Clint Eastwood became something of a _political_ football, the Oscar-winning star decided to…
February 6, 2012

Obama, Romney look towards general election

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama and Mitt Romney are sounding more and more like they are already in the midst…
February 6, 2012

Obama's grandma injured after car rolls in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - President Barack Obama's 91-year-old step-grandmother suffered bruises and shock after a car she was traveling in…
February 6, 2012

Obama regrets first lady being dragged into politics

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says one of the toughest parts about being president is that his wife has…
February 6, 2012

Obama leads Romney nationally in new Washington Post/ABC poll

According to a new Washington Post/ABC News poll, President Obama is beginning to open up a lead nationally in general…
February 6, 2012

Clint Eastwood Chrysler Super Bowl ad appears pro-Obama

A Chrysler Super Bowl ad in which actor Clint Eastwood champions a rebounding U.S. economy and resurgent auto industry is…
February 5, 2012

Obama won't be picking sides in Super Bowl

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama isn't picking sides this Super Bowl Sunday...
February 3, 2012

Black unemployment: What Washington can do now to address the high black jobless rate

theGRIO REPORT- While the Great Recession has made the situation considerably worse, black unemployment has consistently lagged the rest of…
February 3, 2012

The trouble with Trump's Romney endorsement: It's the birtherism, stupid

OPINION - Mitt Romney should have run from Donald Trump, even if it meant leaving Las Vegas, because besides being…
February 3, 2012

Democrats sing their version of 'Lets Stay Together' for Obama

Twenty five members of the Democratic caucus came together this week to sing 'Lets Stay Together' for President Obama...