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January 2, 2012

Rick Santorum uses race to slam 'divider-in-chief' Barack Obama

OPINION - While political prognosticators are calling Rick Santorum a wildcard in the GOP primary contests, his remarks on the…
January 2, 2012

Glenn Greenwald defends 'Obama could rape a nun' attack on supporters

OPINION - There are certainly ways to disagree with Obama administration policies without ad hominem attacks on Barack Obama the…
January 1, 2012

Hollywood in 2012: Out of love with Barack Obama?

NEW YORK (AP) - Hollywood loves the Next Big Thing, and four years ago, that was Barack Obama, the equivalent…
January 1, 2012

Rick Santorum: Obama should be pro-life because he's black

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum implied that President Barack Obama should be pro-life because he's black...
January 1, 2012

Barack Obama's 10 biggest challenges in 2012

OPINION - Now that 2011 has faded to black, let's explore some of the major issues President Barack Obama will…
December 30, 2011

Melody Barnes, Obama's domestic policy chief, leaves during crises

WASHINGTON (AP) - Melody Barnes is leaving as White House chief domestic policy adviser at a time when President Barack…
December 29, 2011

Slideshow: Who's up and down in 2011 Politics

SLIDESHOW - Here's a look at who ended the year on a high, and who'd just as soon sleep through…
December 29, 2011

Youth vote won't return for Obama in 2012, report says

theGRIO REPORT - Voters under 30 may turn out in much smaller numbers than in 2008, according to an analysis…
December 27, 2011

Gallup: Obama's approval rating at 5-month high

Obama's approval ratings are higher than his disapproval ratings for the first time since July, according to the latest Gallup…
December 27, 2011

Obama on track to raise $200 million for 2012

The 2012 election is set to become the priciest in history, with the Obama campaign predicting it has raised $60…
December 27, 2011

Donald Trump as third party candidate: A gift to Obama supporters

OPINION - Donald Trump has forsaken his Republican Party affiliation, and Obama supporters should be thrilled...
December 26, 2011

12/26/11 – the Grio and CNBC Market Update

We will also check the pulse of pending home sales with the November report, which looks at contract activity for…
December 26, 2011

Obama spends Christmas with family, military

HONOLULU (AP) - President Barack Obama blended his roles as a father and commander-in-chief this Christmas, exchanging presents and singing…
December 25, 2011

Slideshow: Obamas celebrate Christmas in Washington

SLIDESHOW - For the 30th anniversary of the gala, the Obama family was joined by entertainers, Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice…
December 24, 2011

First lady asked Santa to help get Obama to Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) - Michelle Obama was looking for help from more than just House Republicans so her husband could make…
December 24, 2011

Trump drops Republican Party registration in NY

NEW YORK (AP) - Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has changed his voter registration in New York state from Republican to…
December 24, 2011

Rep. Charlie Rangel remembers Ofield Dukes

OPINION - Since the passing of my beloved friend and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) brother Ofield Dukes, I find myself…
December 23, 2011

Fox News guest calls Obama 'skinny, ghetto crackhead'

A Fox News guest said that some people might want to describe President Obama as a 'skinny, ghetto crackhead' Thursday…
December 22, 2011

White House Christmas card 2011: A source of controversy?

theGRIO REPORT - When the White House released their 2011 Christmas card they probably didn't bargain that it would become…
December 22, 2011

House leaders accept Senate payroll tax terms

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republican leaders in an abrupt switch Thursday agreed to a two-month extension of a payroll tax…