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February 2, 2011

Dems’ Charlotte convention choice speaks to new South

OPINION - Charlotte spotlights the Democratic theme that there's a New South, and that the region is no longer the…
February 2, 2011

TheGrio’s 100: Cedric Richmond, keeping Washington’s eye on Louisiana

TheGrio's 100 - As the sole candidate President Barack Obama endorsed with a television commercial in that election, Richmond serves…
February 1, 2011

The birther plan to block Obama’s re-election

The birthers have a plan to end Barack Obama's presidency -- and in Arizona, they're making progress...
February 1, 2011

Dems choose Charlotte for 2012 convention location

WASHINGTON (AP) - The selection signaled that Obama plans to aggressively compete in traditionally Republican states that he won during…
February 1, 2011

Is Carol Moseley Braun ‘cracking’ under the pressure?

OPINION - By flying off the handle in this way, Moseley Braun has made others begin to question her mental…
January 31, 2011

Diddy on Obama: ‘I just want the president to do better’

Talking about the intersection of race and politics, Diddy said that while he's a fan of Obama, he's disappointed with…
January 31, 2011

HI bill would give anyone Obama birth info for fee

HONOLULU (AP) - The idea behind the measure is to end skepticism over Obama's birthplace while raising a little money…
January 31, 2011

Blacks should shun Ohio gov who ‘doesn’t need them’

OPINION - Gov. John Kasich's heavy handed snub and apparent disdain for minority voters could trigger a backlash...
January 28, 2011

Obama open to ‘tweak’ of health care, not repeal

WASHINGTON (AP) - He stood up for the bill in his State of the Union earlier this week and reiterated…
January 28, 2011

What ‘shellacking’? Recent polls show major momentum for Obama

Just two months ago, President Obama was reeling from his party's massive defeat in the midterm elections...
January 28, 2011

Lawmaker says race played role in GOP 2010 wins

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Jim Moran of Virginia is saying his party's November election losses were due partly to…
January 28, 2011

First lady says Tucson service showed ‘who we are’

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama says her presence in settings like Tucson "gives me energy to do the next thing. It's…
January 27, 2011

State court: Rahm Emanuel can run for Chicago mayor

CHICAGO (AP) - Rahm Emanuel was thrown off the Feb. 22 ballot by an Illinois appellate court for not meeting…
January 27, 2011

Hawaii lawmakers want release of Obama birth info

HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii's government would charge $100 for a copy of President Obama's birth records under a bill introduced…
January 27, 2011

Racial gaffes get GOP 2012 wannabes in hot water

OPINION - These racial gaffes and smears may tell us about the character of these candidates, or lack thereof, yet…
January 27, 2011

Can Obama win re-election if unemployment stays above 8 percent?

OPINION - The Obama administration must take the lead and regain control of the narrative, define its focus, and addresses…
January 26, 2011

The hip-hop response to the State of the Union

Hip-hop got a shout out, too, if you caught it. Obama simply said, "We do big things."...
January 26, 2011

Bachmann’s rebuttal of Obama gets bad reception

VIDEO - Michele Bachmann's comments about the founding father's supposed commitment to ending slavery are being criticized as grossly inaccurate...
January 26, 2011

Why the jobless can take heart from Obama’s ‘Union’

OPINION - President Obama demonstrated last night that it's possible to promote an ambitious agenda for change without attacking or…
January 26, 2011

Obama and Congress pass crucial test of civility

OPINION - There were no audible outbursts. There were no caught-on-camera rolled eyes or disparaging glances...