Election 2012

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April 2, 2012

Bill Clinton: Obama can argue he steadied economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton says he believes President Barack Obama can win re-election if he can persuade…
April 2, 2012

Does Romney need to add diversity with his running mate choice?

OPINION - In terms of simply winning the election, Romney must make gains in at least one of the four…
March 30, 2012

Did Santorum almost call Obama the n-word? Candidate denies claim

The Rick Santorum campaign is denying that he may have nearly called the president the n-word during speech in Wisconsin...
March 29, 2012

Justices meet Friday to vote on health care case

WASHINGTON (AP) - While the rest of us have to wait until June, the justices of the Supreme Court will…
March 29, 2012

Obama outspends Republican campaigns by millions

CHICAGO (AP) - President Obama has spent a small fortune in recent months to build and maintain a campaign operation…
March 28, 2012

If 'Obamacare' ends, millions of blacks could remain without health insurance

theGRIO REPORT - A Supreme Court decision striking down President Obama's entire health care law would keep an 7 million…
March 27, 2012

Supreme Court sounds ready to strike down key plank of Obama's health care law

theGRIO REPORT - The Supreme Court's conservative justices cast repeated doubts about the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law…
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 26, 2012

Gingrich, Santorum try to politicize Obama's Trayvon statement

OPINION - I didn't, and still do not, wish to see Trayvon's 17-year-old life and tragic death become a political…
March 26, 2012

Santorum calls Romney 'worst Republican to put up against' Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rick Santorum on Sunday attacked rival Mitt Romney calling him 'the worst Republican in the country to…
March 24, 2012

Santorum may win primary but lose Republican race

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (AP) - Rick Santorum is looking to Louisiana for a much-needed rebound in his race against front-runner Mitt…
March 23, 2012

Gingrich: George Zimmerman found 'dangerous' hobby

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich calls the shooting death of a black Florida teen 'a tragedy'...
March 23, 2012

Santorum calls supporter's Obama 'shooting' remark 'absurd'

GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum was quick to condemn a supporter's comments which suggested he should pretend he's shooting at…
March 23, 2012

Santorum walks back remark on Obama 2nd term

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is taking back his comment that the country might as…
March 23, 2012

Santorum: Might as well have Obama over Romney

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Thursday said Republicans should give President Obama another term if Santorum…
March 22, 2012

Condoleezza Rice says no to possible VP bid

BAY AREA - We know it's a little early to be looking at running mates for Mitt Romney, but, for…
March 22, 2012

New PAC aimed at black and Latino voters in key states

theGRIO REPORT - A new liberal political organization to seeking to build a coalition of minority voters and white liberals…
March 21, 2012

Rick Santorum slammed for Malia Obama comments

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum came under fire today for essentially criticizing President Obama's parenting skills...
March 21, 2012

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. wins his Democratic primary in Illinois

CHICAGO (AP) - Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. won his Democratic primary over former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson...
March 21, 2012

From De Niro to Cee-Lo: Celebrity endorsements a mixed blessing for Obama

OPINION - Perhaps it's in the best interest of President Obama's campaign to prep some of its celebrity supporters the…