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November 8, 2013

In Virginia, good signs for Democrats in maintaining black vote post-Obama

theGRIO REPORT - One of the most interesting results from Tuesday night's elections was this: Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor,…
November 8, 2013

Why the president was smart to apologize on Obamacare

ANALYSIS - Obama's saying 'I'm sorry' and using the word 'regret' twice in an interview with NBC"s Chuck Todd was…
November 7, 2013

President Obama to Americans losing health coverage: 'I'm sorry'

NBC NEWS - Obama’s comments come 10 days after NBC News’ Lisa Myers reported that the administration has known since…
November 7, 2013

Michael Steele: Obama should have refused to meet al-Maliki

OPINION - While this face-to-face meeting may have served to raise Maliki’s diplomatic profile, it diminished in the eyes of…
November 7, 2013

Bill Russell and President Barack Obama embrace in candid photo

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama was caught on camera in a touching, candid moment with NBA legend Bill Russell…
November 7, 2013

Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley mock Obamacare at Country Music Awards

theGRIO REPORT - Country music stars Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley seized the spotlight at last night's Country Music Awards…
November 6, 2013

Black voters were a big reason McAuliffe won in Virginia

NBC NEWS - Democrat Terry McAuliffe lost white voters to Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli by 20 points in the…
November 5, 2013

Terry McAuliffe projected to narrowly win Virginia governor’s race

NBC NEWS - Democrat Terry McAuliffe has narrowly defeated Republican Ken Cuccinelli in Virginia’s governor’s race, according to NBC News…
November 5, 2013

'Mandela' to screen for Obama at White House

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nelson Mandela biopic "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" will get an audience from President Barack…
November 5, 2013

Ted Nugent on running for president: 'Why not?'

theGRIO REPORT - Ted Nugent, the outspoken gun rights advocate and conservative rock musician, has not ruled out a run…
November 5, 2013

Why today's elections in Virginia and New Jersey matter

theGRIO REPORT - In fact, Obamacare may get two political victories on Tuesday...
November 4, 2013

Obama's advisers staged 2012 debate intervention, authors reveal

TODAY - President Obama’s top advisers staged an intervention two days before the second debate with Republican contender Mitt Romney…
November 4, 2013

Obama writes post urging equal treatment of gays

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, in a message written for Huffingtonpost.com, is calling on the Senate to pass legislation…
November 4, 2013

Why Christie's appeal to minority voters in New Jersey won't immediately translate to the national stage

ANALYSIS - Christie’s statement was unsubtle and obviously geared at 2016. But his argument, that winning minority voters in New…
November 2, 2013

Pumpkins replace politics at White House Halloween

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, clad in orange and black, emerged in the evening…
November 1, 2013

'The President's Devotional' excerpt: Marriage 'ran deep' for President Obama

BOOK EXCERPT - Growing up with his grandparents and seeing their relationship firsthand, the future president embraced their marriage as…
November 1, 2013

The GOP’s unprecedented blocking of Mel Watt

OPINION - The blocking of Rep. Watt is significant because it speaks volumes about Republican opposition to President Obama...
November 1, 2013

Is there a glass ceiling for black senators?

VIDEO - Cory Booker, former mayor of Newark, was sworn in as the country's ninth black senator. Steve Kornacki looks…
October 31, 2013

Mel Watt becomes first sitting member blocked for nomination since 1843

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked President Barack Obama's nominees to an influential federal court and a housing agency on…
October 31, 2013

Sen. Ted Cruz's father: President Obama should 'go back to Kenya'

theGRIO REPORT - Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) may be able to distance himself from the Tea Party if he runs…