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September 22, 2011

Rep. Joe Walsh: Media 'protect' Obama because he's black

'This guy pushed every one of the media's buttons,' Walsh said. 'He was liberal, he was different, he was new,…
September 22, 2011

Gallup: Majority of Americans blame Obama for economy

For the first time, more than 50 percent of Americans blame President Barack Obama for the nation's economic woes, a…
September 21, 2011

The death of Troy Davis will haunt America

OPINION - The killing of Troy Davis is our collective responsibility because it was done on all our behalf...
September 21, 2011

Rick Perry draws contrast with Obama: I'm 'an American'

Rick Perry has signed the guy responsible for Tim Pawlenty's action movie trailer-style campaign videos...
September 21, 2011

Finally asking, openly telling: The end of DADT

OPINION - The taste of victory belongs to the soldiers, who for too long were asked to die, but denied…
September 21, 2011

New book doesn't tell all about Obama administration

OPINION - If we are to believe the charges made by Suskind, then it helps us to understand the context…
September 20, 2011

Mayors urge passage of Obama's jobs plan

WASHINGTON (AP) - Six Democratic mayors were joined by a Republican mayor in urging President Barack Obama and Congress to…
September 20, 2011

Can President Obama win the tax war?

OPINION - His new tax proposal is exactly what America needs and the kind of bold leadership progressives have been…
September 19, 2011

Cornel West leads liberal search for Obama challenger

theGRIO REPORT - Dr. Cornel West has teamed with consumer advocate Ralph Nader to bring progressive ideals to the forefront…
September 19, 2011

Obama endorses ending 1 day of mail delivery

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Postal Service lost $8.5 billion last year and is facing even more red ink this year…
September 19, 2011

EPA chief on verge of quitting after Obama rejected smog proposal

Jackson told intimates she had been convinced Obama would back her up despite aggressive lobbying from Capitol Hill Republicans and…
September 19, 2011

Obama launches tax salvo at Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, setting up another clash with Republicans, will propose Monday $1.5 trillion in new taxes…
September 18, 2011

Obama to seek a new tax rate for wealthy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama is going to call it the 'Buffett Rule' for Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor who has…
September 16, 2011

Obama signs 1st major patent law change since 1952

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - The bill is meant to ensure that the patent office, now facing a backlog of 1.2…
September 16, 2011

Disappointed Hollywood giving Obama cold shoulder

The Hollywood Reporter - As the 2012 election fund-raising cycle heats up, the onetime darling is finding far less enthusiasm…
September 16, 2011

Death penalty debate resurrected in 2012 campaign

OPINION - Throughout modern U.S. history, the death penalty has proven a big political issue...
September 15, 2011

Is black America satisfied with Barack Obama?

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama has struggled to meet the expectations of some in the black community, which is…
September 15, 2011

James Carville: Obama should 'panic'

Politico - In a CNN op-ed, Carville said Tuesday's two special election results are a warning to the White House…
September 15, 2011

Wyclef Jean comes out as a Sarah Palin 'fan'

But while he was clearly enthused about Obama's win, he was, apparently, just a little bit upset that losing VP…
September 15, 2011

Poll: Obama disapproval soars to 54 percent in Va

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The results mirror other polls that show a continuing slide in the president's popularity in a…