As Mitt Romney and President Obama get ready for their second debate, a new bipartisan survey shows a surge for Romney in a key voter group following their first debate Oct. 3. The poll of 600 likely rural voters in nine battleground states shows Romney’s support stands at 59 percent, while Obama’s is down to 37 percent.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Veterans Ask Candidates To Solve Their Issues
Morning Edition examines how President Obama and GOP rival Mitt Romney would address challenges facing America’s veterans. When it comes to the economy, unemployment for post-Sept. 11 veterans this month about 2 percentage points worse than the national average.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Pro-Oil Democrat In The Hunt For N.D. Senate Seat
Given North Dakota’s Republican leanings, it was assumed that GOP Rep. Rick Berg would be virtually certain to win the state’s open seat in the U.S. Senate. But the most recent poll shows a toss up between Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Study: Secret Donors Significantly Fueling Pro-Romney TV Ads
Most of the TV ads supporting Mitt Romney have come from outside groups, not from Romney’s own campaign. And those groups raised more than half of their money from secret donors, a much higher proportion than the secret donors backing President Obama, according to a new analysis.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Candidates’ Views On Poverty Get Little Attention
Neither President Obama nor Republican Mitt Romney has focused much attention on the poor. They’ve talked about creating jobs and opportunity, but mostly for the middle class. Advocates say Obama’s stimulus spending has helped, but Republicans argue that government aid helps keep people in poverty.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Climate Politics: It’s Laugh Lines Vs. ‘Not A Joke’
Stymied by Congress early on in his term while trying to advance his climate policies, President Obama has resorted to taking incremental actions that don’t need congressional approval. Mitt Romney doesn’t mention climate change in his energy plan, and favors cheap energy sources like coal.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Not-So-Great Communicator: Is Obama Overrated As A Speaker?
Since becoming president, Obama’s rhetorical triumphs have been just that: moving speeches delivered on ceremonial occasions. When it comes to policy and attempts to move public opinion, the silver-tongued Obama has largely been absent.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Romney’s Business Skills Evident In His Strong Debating Style
Mitt Romney’s style during the GOP debates and the first presidential debate was fact-filled and assertive, as he tried to demonstrate his mastery of data. Expect more of that Tuesday night. It’s a style consistent with someone who’s made a lot of corporate boardroom pitches.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Debate Preview: Romney Aide On How GOP Nominee Would Confront Iran
The Republican nominee’s campaign says the Obama administration has sent mixed signals. President Obama’s top aides say that’s not so. That’s likely to again be a point of disagreement during Tuesday’s debate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
On The Campaign Trail, Regulations Dominate The Environmental Debate
In this presidential election, neither candidate is talking much about cleaning up the air or protecting scenic lands. Instead, the debate is about whether and how much environmental regulations hurt businesses.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us