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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…
January 18, 2012

New York Times asks if GOP is taking risk with racial comments

If the general election campaign by Republicans against President Obama, the nation's first black president, goes on to include a…
January 17, 2012

Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez: Man who shot at White House faces more charges

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of trying to kill President Barack Obama by firing up to a dozen shots…
January 17, 2012

Obama to accept nomination at Charlotte stadium

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - President Barack Obama plans to accept the Democratic presidential nomination in the open air of Bank…
January 17, 2012

Why the political world is watching Tim Scott

theGRIO REPORT - The black Republican whose endorsement the remaining GOP presidential candidates truly want belongs to a man who…