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August 21, 2012

Republicans struggle with 'legitimate rape' fallout

FIRST READ - How is the GOP on the verge of losing a very winnable Senate race if Akin remains…
August 21, 2012

Can Condoleezza Rice be the Republicans' 'Great Black Hope'?

OPINION - While Rice’s life story makes her a very compelling 'Great Black Hope' for the Republican Party, ideological realities…
August 17, 2012

Touré has a a point: Does GOP language aim to delegitimize minorities?

OPINION - Was Touré correct to say that by trying to access racial stereotypes about the “angry black man” Mitt…
August 17, 2012

Ohio mandates the same early voting hours statewide in bid to avoid controversy

theGRIO REPORT - Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has decided to standardize early voting hours statewide, limiting them in…
August 17, 2012

Paul Ryan gives Romney a tax break

VIDEO - The Wisconsin congressman gave Mitt Romney a brief break from questions about his taxes after he was selected…
August 16, 2012

Obama defends Biden on 'chains' comment

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is defending Vice President Joe Biden against criticism of his remarks that Republican repeal…
August 16, 2012

Why Artur Davis is eager to stand with the GOP

theGRIO REPORT - Davis’ willingness to jump into the racial fray and castigate his former friend on behalf of Team…
August 15, 2012

Bill Maher on voter ID: 'Republicans have to cheat'

theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Bill Maher was interviewed by HuffPost Live and discussed a number of current topics...
August 15, 2012

Wyclef Jean to headline private concert fundraiser at Republican convention

theGRIO REPORT - Wyclef Jean will perform in Tampa, Florida during the Republican National Convention, as the headliner of the…
August 15, 2012

RNC to Michael Steele: 'We do African-American outreach by supporting Mitt Romney'

Former RNC Chairman Michael Steel told TPM Tuesday that the Republican party has been slacking in it's outreach of black…
August 15, 2012

How early voting changes in Ohio will hurt Democratic, black voters

theGRIO REPORT - Civil rights groups, voting rights advocates, clergy and the state NAACP are among those protesting the restriction…
August 15, 2012

Why the presidential campaign is getting more feisty

FIRST READ - So much for that debate about big ideas and sharp contrasts. Just days after Mitt Romney picked…
August 13, 2012

Republicans' Medicare rebuttal short on facts

OPINION - With the selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running-mates, Republicans pumped up the enthusiasm of their base…
August 13, 2012

House files suit against Holder over 'Fast and Furious' records

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-run House has asked a federal court to enforce a subpoena against Attorney General Eric Holder.…
August 11, 2012

Obama team: Romney, Ryan would hurt middle class

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign says Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate…
August 11, 2012

Mitt Romney picks Rep. Paul Ryan as his 2012 running mate

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney introduced Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his vice presidential running…
August 10, 2012

Romney to announce running mate Saturday in Virginia

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will announce his running mate Saturday morning in Norfolk, Va., his…
August 7, 2012

Nancy Pelosi says it would be 'sweet' to see Allen West defeated

theGRIO REPORT - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi D (CA) is ready to say goodbye to Congressman Allen West (R-FL)…
August 6, 2012

Obama, DNC raise $75 million in July

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee raised $75 million in July for the president's re-election…
August 2, 2012

Rep. Frederica Wilson to GOP: 'Please stop trying to regulate my reproductive organs'

theGRIO REPORT - Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson took to the House floor today to support the Affordable Care Act, and…