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February 2, 2010

Obama takes on GOP in New Hampshire

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) - In a visit to New Hampshire today, Obama used some of his toughest language yet to…
February 2, 2010

Nation’s 1st primary sets stage for Illinois showdown

CHICAGO (AP) - The governor's office isn't the only GOP target. They also hope Democratic disarray will let them capture…
January 29, 2010

Obama and GOP exchange barbs, ideas in rare encounter

BALTIMORE (AP) - In a remarkably sharp face-to-face confrontation, President Obama chastised GOP lawmakers for opposing him on taxes, health…
January 29, 2010

Obama meeting with Republicans on jobs plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -President Barack Obama is facing the toughest of audiences--Republican lawmakers--as he tries to win support Friday for a…
January 28, 2010

Obama urges nervous Dems to fight for his agenda

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- President Barack Obama voiced determination Thursday to change the tone of Washington politics and urged Republicans…
January 28, 2010

Obama focuses on 'the Benjamins' in State of the Union

OPINION - President Obama used his standard recipe of charisma, charm and vocal rhythm to renew his national agenda...
January 25, 2010

Obama's approval most polarized for first-year president

Republicans have turned overwhelmingly against President Obama, while Democrats are still largely supportive...
January 22, 2010

How Obama and the Dems can make a comeback

OPINION - The future still looks bright for the Democrats, provided they take a number of important steps...
January 20, 2010

Barbershop Buzz: Grading Obama's first year

VIDEO - Barack Obama was sworn in as president one year ago today. He campaigned on the message of change.…
January 20, 2010

Coakley ignored black voters at her own peril

OPINION - Hopefully Martha Coakley's loss will be a wake-up call for the Democratic party because black folks are certainly…
January 19, 2010

Harold Ford trails Kirsten Gillibrand in NY Senate race 43 to 24 percent

The first poll since Harold Ford declared his interest in challenging New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand gives her a wide,…
January 19, 2010

Much at stake for Obama in tight Mass. Senate race

BOSTON (AP) - In Washington, White House aides and Democratic lawmakers have been hashing out plans to save the health…
January 17, 2010

Obama seeks to save Senate seat, health vote

BOSTON (AP) - His agenda at risk, President Barack Obama fought Sunday to save a struggling Democratic U.S. Senate candidate…
January 15, 2010

Black leaders in Nevada rally around Reid campaign

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Black supporters rejected the idea that Reid no longer deserved their support, saying he has already…
January 15, 2010

Obama to campaign for Coakley in Massachusetts

BOSTON (AP) - His health care bill at stake, President Obama plans a weekend trip to Massachusetts to campaign for…
January 15, 2010

Barbershop Buzz on 'Negro-gate'

VIDEO - Does the word "Negro" have any place in today's society?
January 14, 2010

Obama musical set to open in Germany

BERLIN (AP) -- A musical about Barack Obama's "Yes we can" election campaign premieres in Germany this weekend, including love…
January 13, 2010

Preserving the public option: the case for the House health bill

OPINION - As this final stage in the legislative process begins, the public, and especially black folks, need to actively…
January 12, 2010

Ford may seek seat held by Senator Gillibrand of NY

Former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. is readying for a fight in the race to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in…
January 11, 2010

Bill Clinton's Obama remarks should be a wake-up call

OPINION - If the allegations in "Game Change" are true, this is going to destroy the already wounded relationship between…