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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…
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…