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February 16, 2012

Rep. Allen West: Democratic handouts an 'insidious form of slavery'

OPINION - In a speech on the House floor today, Florida Rep. Allen West marked Black History Month by proving,…
February 16, 2012

Republicans now on defensive in birth control debate

theGRIO REPORT - Republicans find themselves on the defensive over the issue of contraception, only a week after they sharply…
February 16, 2012

GOP banking on bad economy, wedge issues to win the White House

OPINION - For a Republican candidate (pick any; for the sake of this argument...) to win the White House this…
February 15, 2012

Maxine Waters: John Boehner and Eric Cantor are 'demons'

Fiery Congresswoman Maxine Waters called the GOP leadership of the House of Representatives 'demons' in an address to California Democrats…
February 15, 2012

Newt Gingrich dismisses birther leader Orly Taitz

Orly Taitz tried to garner the support of GOP candidate Newt Gingrich at a campaign event in Pasadena, California...
February 14, 2012

Why Rick Santorum is surging in the GOP nomination race

theGRIO REPORT - A series of polls have showed the former Pennsylvania senator surging, both nationally and in Michigan, which…
February 11, 2012

Maine GOP chairman say Romney wins caucuses

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday...
February 10, 2012

Obama revises birth control policy amid Catholic uproar

theGRIO REPORT - The White House had long anticipated the controversy, which in effect pitted women's rights groups, who strongly…
February 7, 2012

Rick Santorum sweeps Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) - Rick Santorum says his victories in Minnesota's caucuses and Missouri's non-binding primary are triumphs for…
February 6, 2012

Hoekstra's broken English ad draws more criticism

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A coalition of black ministers in Detroit called Monday for U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra to…
February 6, 2012

Are black conservatives making a comeback?

theGRIO REPORT-Are black conservatives making a comeback? And can the new class of black Republicans bring more African-Americans to the…
February 3, 2012

Congress bans welfare recipients from using federal funds at strip clubs

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prevent those receiving welfare benefits from using their federal payments…
February 3, 2012

Republicans continue voter ID push ahead of 2012 elections

theGRIO REPORT - Republicans are continuing to push controversial laws that could limit voting and voter registration drives...
February 2, 2012

Eric Holder, Republicans square off over 'Fast & Furious' documents

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder squared off Thursday with Republicans on a House committee who are demanding that…
February 2, 2012

Romney's 'not concerned' about America's poor, but they should be concerned about him

OPINION - Mitt Romney, who has built his entire campaign on the premise that he's a businessman who knows how…
February 2, 2012

Donald Trump expected to endorse Newt Gingrich for president

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Real estate mogul and reality show star Donald Trump intends to endorse Newt Gingrich's GOP presidential…
January 31, 2012

Romney wins Florida, but GOP primary race far from over

theGRIO REPORT - All three of Mitt Romney's rivals are pledging to continue their campaigns despite the former governor's blowout…
January 31, 2012

Florida GOP primary results: 5 things to watch for

theGRIO REPORT - Romney has surged in the past week, helped by a major advantage in campaign advertising in the…
January 31, 2012

Snoop Dogg supports Ron Paul stance on drugs

Rapper Snoop Dogg is known for his unapologetic use of marijuana. Apparently this has led to Snoop to lend some…
January 28, 2012

Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich for president

TheGrio REPORT -- He may be dropping in the polls in Florida and lacking in establishment GOP support, but Newt…