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Democratic convention hoopla over, Obama now faces a reality checkIn the cold light of a post-convention morning, President Obama got more discouraging news on US employment. Unlike 2008, he can't just speak aspirationally; he has a record to defend.
Obama speech: Do Republicans have any ideas besides tax cuts?The Obama speech to end the Democratic convention Thursday hammered Republicans as being guided by stale ideas. Only near the end did it begin to recapture the Obama of 2008.
Bill Clinton speech: Did it clear way for Obama, or create a hurdle?The Bill Clinton speech at the DNC was a tour de force. While President Obama can hold his own as an orator, there's a risk that voters could see a difference between Clinton's politics and Obama's.
GOP ad asks women: 'Is Obama the boyfriend you need to dump?'Republicans and a conservative women's group are making President Obama into the boyfriend who hasn't delivered on his promises and needs to go 鈥撀爅ust in time for Obama's big speech Thursday night in Charlotte.
Standing for their men: Did Ann Romney or Michelle Obama win over moms?Both Ann Romney and Michelle Obama looked great and spoke well on behalf of their husbands in their convention appeals for the all-important 'Mom vote.' Here's a sampling of views.
From foe to ally: Why Bill Clinton is coming to Obama's rescueFormer President Clinton will make the case for a second Obama term at the DNC Wednesday night 鈥� the culmination of a stunning transformation of the two men's relationship.
Obama speech moves indoors. Would there have been empty seats?President Obama was going to give his speech Thursday at a football stadium. Now, with storms forecast, it will be in the convention arena, perhaps saving him from some embarrassing optics.
Democratic convention challenge: Getting beyond 'are you better off?'One prominent Democrat's admission that Americans aren't better off than they were four years ago set off a feeding frenzy. But in Charlotte for the convention, Democrats have plenty of ideas on how to win the week.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on Iran For his pursuit of diplomacy with Iran, President Obama has reaped a sputtering international diplomatic effort to curtail Tehran鈥檚 nuclear program. Rival MItt Romney says a weak Iran policy gave Tehran 3-1/2 years to progress toward 鈥渘uclear weapons capability,鈥� but his specifics often don't sound different from Obama's. Here are three areas on Iran where the two do differ.
GOP convention wrap-up: The balloons fell. So how did Mitt Romney do?At the GOP convention, Mitt Romney needed to unify and fire up his supporters and attract undecided voters. The coming weeks will show if any needed 'bounce' in the polls endures.
GOP convention winners and losers, from Condoleezza Rice to Clint Eastwood (+video) It was a chaotic week in Tampa, Fla., as Mitt Romney accepted his party's nomination and hurricane Isaac crashed the party. From the major speeches to some trivial moments, we rate some of the winners and losers to come out of the 2012 GOP convention.
Mitt Romney asks America: Was Obama's election his high point?In his speech at the GOP convention, Mitt Romney said that Barack Obama brought a powerful promise of hope but has delivered little as president. Romney also opened up about his faith.聽
Can the GOP, and Mitt Romney, reach Latino voters before it's too late?The GOP is lagging dangerously in its appeal to Latino voters, some party leaders fear, and Mitt Romney's poll numbers are sounding alarm bells. The issue is not just message, but policy.
For women at GOP convention, a mission to overcome Romney's gender gapAt the GOP convention, some women are baffled that more females aren't flocking to Mitt Romney. Others are organizing networks to contact friends who may need a nudge to support the Republican.
GOP convention buzz: And the 'mystery speaker' is ... Clint Eastwood!The latest at the GOP Convention is that Clint Eastwood is the 'TBA' speaker Thursday, slotted just before Marco Rubio introduces Mitt Romney and adding a little Hollywood pizzazz to the evening.
How Democrats keep gate-crashing the GOP conventionOnce upon a time, convention week was a chance for the opposing candidate to rest up. That began to change in 2008 鈥� Obama and the Democrats are now running full tilt during the GOP convention.
Paul Ryan role reversal: speech was about the personal, not policiesPaul Ryan wooed voters with an address that focused more on his mom than on budget math. The subtext: Republicans can fix Medicare without neglecting moms, grandmoms, or moms-to-be.
Ron Paul finally gets his moment at the Republican ConventionRep. Ron Paul did not get a speaking slot at the GOP convention. But a video paid tribute to him,and his son Sen. Rand Paul let Republicans know that his father鈥檚 brand of libertarianism remains a force within the party.
GOP convention: Who is the mystery speaker Thursday night? There鈥檚 an enticing blank on the Republican convention speakers鈥� schedule for Thursday night. Speculation is fierce among the vast press corps as to who (or what) it might be. Here is our list.
Paul Ryan paradox: Voters like him, just not his ideasPaul Ryan is generally seen as more likeable than not, polls say. But his Medicare reforms? Not so much. Wednesday's speech to the GOP convention is a chance to change that dynamic.聽
