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February 3, 2012

Lower unemployment numbers a boon for Obama, complicates Romney strategy

theGRIO REPORT - The drop in unemployment to 8.3 percent in January is the latest bit of positive economic news…
February 3, 2012

Newt Gingrich: The poor 'need a trampoline' not a safety net

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Gingrich said both Romney and Democratic President Barack Obama think poverty can be solved with a…
February 2, 2012

The 10 most memorable presidential campaign themes (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - From George Washington to Barack Obama, America has had 44 presidents, which means 44 presidential campaigns -- some…
February 2, 2012

Why Jan Brewer's disrespect will motivate black voters for Obama

OPINION - With a waggle of her right index finger last Wednesday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer erased the question of…
February 2, 2012

Chris Rock willing to pay higher taxes

In a recent video Rock said supports President Barack Obama's 'Buffett Rule', which would require multi-millionaires to pay what he…
February 2, 2012

Trump endorsement may hurt, not help Romney

theGRIO REPORT - Donald Trump's endorsement of Massachusetts governor on Thursday Mitt Romney is a very mixed blessing for the…
February 2, 2012

Romney's 'not concerned' about America's poor, but they should be concerned about him

OPINION - Mitt Romney, who has built his entire campaign on the premise that he's a businessman who knows how…
February 2, 2012

Can Barack Obama run on 'morning in America'?

OPINION - Could Barack Obama successfully channel Ronald Reagan, circa 1984?...
February 1, 2012

Chef Cristeta Comerford credits Obamas with change in White House food

WASHINGTON (AP) - Presidential chef Cristeta Comerford credits the change in the food coming from the White House's kitchen to…
February 1, 2012

Obama campaign launches African-American voter outreach program

VIDEO - The Obama campaign Wednesday officially launched 'African-Americans for Obama', their program to get blacks to turn out in…
February 1, 2012

Michelle Obama on 'Tonight Show': President Obama 'sings to me all the time' (VIDEO)

VIDEO - First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on Jay Leno last night, revealing a few facts we may not have…
February 1, 2012

President Obama says in Google Hangout: 'Send me your husband's resume'

WASHINGTON (AP) -The president asked an online town hall questioner Monday to send him her husband's resume, insisting he wanted…
February 1, 2012

Nearly 1 million black Americans identified as something else on the 2010 U.S. Census

theGRIO REPORT - According to a preliminary Census analysis, roughly one million respondents were in the black category but specified…
January 31, 2012

Florida GOP primary results: 5 things to watch for

theGRIO REPORT - Romney has surged in the past week, helped by a major advantage in campaign advertising in the…
January 31, 2012

Charlie Crist considering voting for Obama

Politico reported Tuesday that former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is considering a 2012 vote for Barack Obama...
January 31, 2012

Barack Obama, Al Green courted by 'American Idol' producer for 'Let's Stay Together' duet

theGRIO REPORT - The producer of the highly-rated singing competition 'American Idol', Nigel Lythgoe, invited the president to sing on…
January 30, 2012

Romney's likely Florida win puts him put back in Obama's crosshairs

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is surging in polls and very likely to win the Florida primary,…
January 30, 2012

'Key & Peele' set to kick off: What are the best Obama parodies?

SLIDESHOW - There have been several other successful President Obama impersonations popularizes by professional comedians. Here are some of our…
January 30, 2012

Rep. Allen West: Obama, liberals should 'get the hell out' of US

CLUTCH - Representative Allen West from Florida has said ridiculous things left and right, but he really let it all…
January 30, 2012

Jan Brewer under fire for history of fibbing

Ever since her infamous tarmac confrontation with President Obama, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has been under increased scrutiny...