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January 23, 2012

Republicans attack each other more than Obama in Florida debate

theGRIO REPORT - Ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney repeatedly lambasted former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as an 'influence peddler' in a…
January 23, 2012

Santorum: Obama's a 'big boy', can defend himself on 'Muslim' claim

theGRIO REPORT - Rick Santorum says President Barack Obama is a "big boy" who can defend himself against people like…
January 23, 2012

Return of the 'welfare queen'

She rakes in about $150,000 a year in welfare benefits and, of course, people assume she must be African-American...
January 23, 2012

Obama to hold Google+ 'hangout' after SOTU

The White House will take advantage of technology by hosting the president's first Google+ hangout.
January 23, 2012

Black Hollywood weighs whether to support Obama again

When Mattie Lawson's husband, Michael, suggested in 2003 that they consider hosting a political fundraiser at their lavish Los Angeles…
January 23, 2012

Oprah Winfrey confident Obama will win re-election

JAIPUR, India (AP) - Oprah Winfrey says she is confident that President Barack Obama will win another four-year term in…
January 22, 2012

Obama calls retiring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords an 'inspiration'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is praising Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as an 'inspiration' and 'the very best of…
January 21, 2012

Newt Gingrich wins in South Carolina with fiery, controversial tone

theGRIO REPORT - Liberals have sharply condemned Gingrich's claim that President Obama is the 'food stamp president,' arguing it is…
January 21, 2012

Obama State of the Union: A recovery 'for everyone, not just a wealthy few'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama will use his State of the Union address to outline a lasting economic recovery that…
January 20, 2012

Al Sharpton: Obama's falsetto could help with voters

The Rev. Al Sharpton is the latest to applaud President Barack Obama's rendition of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together."...
January 20, 2012

Barack Obama sings Al Green, but he isn't the first president to serenade public

(AP) - Is it too much to ask our presidents to uphold the Constitution, command the armed forces, execute the…
January 20, 2012

Barack Obama sings Al Green: Who has the better voice Obama, Cain or Ashcroft?

VIDEO - The Internet is buzzing today about President Barack Obama's impromptu singing performance at an Apollo fundraiser last night...
January 19, 2012

President Barack Obama sings 'Let's Stay Together' at the Apollo

theGRIO REPORT - It was 'showtime' at the Apollo Thursday as President Barack Obama showed off his singing chops during…
January 19, 2012

Obama personal appeal remains strong, while job ratings are weak

President Obama may still be struggling with less-than-stellar job approval numbers, but his personal popularity remains resilient...
January 19, 2012

Rick Perry exit, Newt Gingrich rise could complicate Romney's path

theGRIO REPORT - Mitt Romney, who was expected by the end of the week to have won all three of…
January 19, 2012

Barack Obama sends birthday card to Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel received a special letter for her birthday from a very high-ranking man: President Barack Obama...
January 18, 2012

Obama campaign taps Stefanie Brown to lead black voter outreach

theGRIO REPORT - The Barack Obama re-election campaign on Wednesday named a 31-year-old former field director for the NAACP to…
January 18, 2012

Obama administration denies that letter was sent to Iran's supreme leader

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is denying that the president sent a letter to the supreme leader of Iran,…
January 18, 2012

Is Obama vs. Romney also Occupy Wall Street vs. Bain Capital?

OPINION - Romney's aggressive defense of capitalism, combined with President Obama's recent shift towards more populist rhetoric, have illustrated a…
January 18, 2012

Obama takes first lady out to celebrate birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is taking first lady Michelle Obama out for a night on the town to…