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July 2, 2012

Is the 'soda ban' biased against blacks?

Lobbyists from major soda companies have been stopping New Yorkers on the street to sign "say no to #sodaban" petitions...
June 25, 2012

The Obamas talk about their 1st date

theGRIO REPORT - In a new campaign video, the Obama's shared what their first date together was like...
June 7, 2012

Obama, Democrats collect $60 million in May

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party reported Thursday rolling up $60 million in contributions last month...
May 21, 2012

Obama campaign headquarters, Rahm Emanuel's home targeted for terror attacks

CHICAGO (AP) - Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters,…
May 16, 2012

Obama raises $44M for campaign, Dems in April

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama raised a combined $43.6 million in April for his campaign and the Democratic Party…
May 3, 2012

Cornel West: 'Obama is a disastrous response to a catastrophe'

Cornel West says, 'Mitt Romney is a catastrophic response to a catastrophe, whereas Obama is a disastrous response to a…
May 1, 2012

Pepsi plans new campaign for Michael Jackson's 'Bad' 25th anniversary

Pepsi signed an agreement with Michael Jackson's estate to release cans featuring the Thriller singer's image later in the month.
April 30, 2012

Obama, Clintons deepen political and policy ties

WASHINGTON (AP) - Once a tense rivalry, the relationship between President Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has…
April 25, 2012

Gingrich to end presidential campaign next week

WASHINGTON (AP) - Newt Gingrich began taking steps Wednesday to shut down his debt-laden presidential bid, setting the stage to…
April 20, 2012

Obama enjoys 10 to 1 fundraising advantage over Romney

President Barack Obama enters his general election face-off with Republican Mitt Romney with a tremendous fundraising advantage...
April 19, 2012

Debate about Obama campaign diversity is nothing new

ANALYSIS - The debate about the level of diversity in the Obama campaign, spurred by recent articles in Politico and…
April 11, 2012

Herman Cain on talking to Romney about being his VP: 'It's not a slam-dunk'

Cain says that he'd be open to having a conversation with likely GOP nominee, Mitt Romney, about possibly of being…
April 11, 2012

Does Obama's re-election campaign lack diversity?

CHICAGO - A photo of the president's campaign staff that was posted on the Barack Obama Tumblr page has been…
April 11, 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers to host free concert for Obama volunteers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, will host a free concert in Cleveland, OH on April 15 for volunteers in Barack…
April 10, 2012

Paula Patton scores Pepsi Next endorsement, movie role with Denzel

Paula Patton has been chosen as Pepsi Next's newest spokesperson. Patton will be appearing in a campaign which also features…
April 10, 2012

Rick Santorum suspends presidential campaign; the GOP race is effectively over

theGRIO REPORT - Rick Santorum is suspending his presidential campaign Tuesday afternoon, effectively ending the Republican primary process and conceding…
April 3, 2012

Romney faces question about Mormon racial views

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was questioned about his Mormon faith while campaigning for Tuesday's…
March 27, 2012

New poll has Obama ahead of GOP opponents by double digits, could be higher

theGRIO REPORT - A new Suffolk University Political Research Center poll shows President Obama holding a double-digit lead against the…
March 27, 2012

Rep. Charlie Rangel owes $23K civil fine

Rep. Charlie Rangel has been charged with a civil fine of $23,000 for campaigning from his rent-stabilized Lenox Terrace luxury…
March 19, 2012

Obama raises $45 million for re-election in February

WASHINGTON (AP) - Picking up the pace, President Barack Obama raised $45 million for his re-election bid in February, bringing…