Obama Returns To The Campaign Trail Post-Sandy
President Obama returned to the campaign trail for the first time since Sandy struck the U.S. His swing-state tour started in Wisconsin against a backdrop of high approval ratings from voters — and Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — for his management of the federal response to the disaster.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Ohio, Teachers Run For Statehouse — And Could Give Obama A Boost
A dozen teachers, all of them Democrats, are running for seats in Ohio’s House and Senate. The surge is a byproduct of last year’s voter referendum repealing a state law that would have curbed public employees’ collective bargaining rights. Another byproduct is reusing teacher phone banks from that effort to support Obama.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Re-Election Campaign Reveals A President Looking For The Right Balance
Over the course of a long campaign, Americans have gotten a chance to learn more about President Obama. His personality and his performance as a leader, a debater and a candidate have all been under the microscope.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama And Romney Respond To Sandy With Election (And Katrina) In Mind
At a time when both presidential campaigns would typically be hitting all the swing states, some were off limits owing to Hurricane Sandy. Still, with only a week left before the election, the campaigns both had to find ways to continue their efforts while heeding Hurricane Katrina’s lessons.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama, Romney Take Breaks From Campaigning Amid Sandy
President Obama urged Americans in Sandy’s path Monday to “please listen” to local officials, and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, urged help for those affected by the superstorm. The two candidates also canceled campaign events Monday and Tuesday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Democrats See Opportunity In Fiery Illinois House Race
One of the most explosive Congressional races in the country is in Illinois, where controversial and outspoken freshman Republican Joe Walsh is fighting to hang on to his seat. Walsh is facing a tough Democratic opponent in Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in combat.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Iraq Vet Takes On Tea-Party Incumbent In Fiery Illinois House Race
Freshman Republican Joe Walsh’s bombastic rants frequently get him into trouble, even with members of his own party. He’s facing a tough Democratic opponent in Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in combat.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Conspiracy Theory Experts: Skepticism Is Part Of Our National Identity
Those who study claims that things such as public opinion polls or government jobs reports have been manipulated see the tendency toward distrust of power as neither partisan nor entirely detrimental. They say a healthy distrust of power is part of our democracy.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Tiny N.H. Draws Big Money And Names To Gubernatorial Race
There are 11 gubernatorial races this fall, and one of the most competitive is in the swing state of New Hampshire. Out-of-state money and political muscle are flowing into the race, which both candidates say amounts to a stark choice on social and fiscal issues.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Romney’s Testimony In 1991 Trial Gives New Glimpse Of Work At Bain
Mitt Romney has touted his years running Bain Capital as a prime qualification for the presidency. Bain provided much of the money to get Staples started, but there’s been a suit over how the company’s stock was valuated before it successfully went public. Romney’s testimony on the issue was unsealed Thursday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
