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
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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
Gay Marriage On Ballot In Four States; Obama Endorses Measures
Each of the 30 states to consider constitutional amendments that would outlaw such unions has adopted the ban. That may change on Election Day, when voters in Maryland, Washington, Maine and Minnesota make their decision on whether to recognize gay marriage.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Search Of Obama’s Second-Term Agenda
The president has been relatively mum during the campaign about what he would do if given a second term. He outlined more specific ideas this week â but he hasn’t explained how he would get those ideas through Congress.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Debate Takeaway: Little Daylight Between Obama, Romney
Other takeaways from the debate that was ostensibly about foreign policy: domestic issues; Obama on the attack; a strong but calm Romney; and an appeal to the base.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
One More Time: Here’s Where To Get Debate ‘Fact Checks’
While President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are debating tonight in Boca Raton, Fla., the fact checkers at news outlets and independent organizations will again be busy. Here’s where to read the analyses.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us