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January 7, 2012

Mitt Romney ignores rivals, attacks President Obama in GOP debate

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts governor and GOP front-runner Mitt Romney repeatedly ignored his rivals and attacked President Obama in…
January 7, 2012

Barack Obama campaign to hold fundraiser at the Apollo

theGRIO REPORT - It's 'showtime' for the Obama campaign, which will hold a fundraiser / concert at Harlem's legendary Apollo…
January 7, 2012

New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions: Struggling cities are ready for some football

theGRIO REPORT - When the Detroit Lions make their first postseason appearance since 1999 tonight, it will be in a…
January 6, 2012

Summer Jobs+: Obama sets goal of 250,000 new jobs for youth

theGRIO REPORT - Obama administration officials are hoping that its plan, dubbed Summer Jobs +, will reach other young people…
January 6, 2012

Jobs numbers are in, will improving economy help Obama in 2012?

theGRIO REPORT - Is the economy improving fast enough to boost President Obama's chances of winning in November?...
January 6, 2012

Mitt Romney faces new campaign rival: Improving economy

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (AP) - Republican front-runner Mitt Romney has another emerging contender as he hopes to challenge President Barack…
January 6, 2012

Obama deportation policies may put his re-election in jeopardy

theGRIO REPORT - In light of the news that an African-American teenager from Dallas Texas was mistakenly deported, President Obama's…
January 5, 2012

Obama announces 250,000 teen, summer jobs

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration announced Thursday its plan to create 250,000 teen 'employment opportunities' this summer...
January 5, 2012

Barack Obama executive appointments point to new doctrine: 'I'll do it my way'

OPINION - President Barack Obama's newfound defiance may be in part a response to Democratic supporters calling for him to…
January 5, 2012

Don Cheadle feels the wrath of Barack Obama's Twitter warriors

OPINION - Hollywood actor Don Cheadle learned the hard way what many public figures have known for a while: don't…
January 4, 2012

Spike Lee to host $38,000 per ticket fundraiser for Obama

Filmmaker Spike Lee and wife Tonya will host a fund-raising dinner for President Obama in New York on Jan. 19...
January 4, 2012

Obama names consumer watchdog Richard Cordray, using executive power

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a defiant display of executive power, President Obama on Wednesday will buck Republican opposition in a…
January 4, 2012

Iowa caucus results: How a close race can help Barack Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney's narrow win in the Iowa caucuses could be at least a temporary…
January 4, 2012

Obama going to Ohio to challenge GOP on economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama's trip signals the White House's intent to keep the president in the public eye even as…
January 3, 2012

Obama applauds Iowa Democrats for their help

WASHINGTON (AP) - Inserting his voice into a big night for Republicans, President Barack Obama appealed to Iowa Democrats on…
January 3, 2012

Jimmy Carter advice to Barack Obama: Don't alienate voters

ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter has some advice for Barack Obama as he gears up for the 2012…
January 3, 2012

Don Cheadle says Obama should have been more 'gangster,' clarifies comments

Don Cheadle took to Twitter on Friday to clarify remarks he gave to Jet Magazine about Barack Obama and his…
January 3, 2012

Iowa Caucus preview: Who could win and how will it affect Obama in 2012?

theGRIO REPORT - In the hotly-contested GOP race, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is the favorite, but former senator Rick…
January 3, 2012

Can Ron Paul win Iowa despite controversy over newsletters?

theGRIO REPORT - Can Texas Rep. Ron Paul win in Iowa despite newsletters published under his name that included controversial…
January 2, 2012

For President Obama, vacation ends, campaign begins

HONOLULU (AP) -- With an eye on the 2012 campaign, President Barack Obama is wrapping up a Hawaiian vacation and…