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For Romney and Obama, it all comes down to 鈥榯he persuadables.鈥� Are you one?Swaying the 6 percent of likely voters who haven't yet decided could determine the presidential election. Who's really left to convince in an election where the differences between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are so stark?
Where鈥檚 Romney鈥檚 Ryan 鈥榖ounce鈥�? Polls give weak reportPaul Ryan's presence on the GOP presidential ticket has given Mitt Romney a slight boost in the polls聽鈥� less than Sarah Palin or Joe Biden did for John McCain and Barack Obama four years ago. But Ryan has put new spring in Romney's step, and he's helped loosen Republican wallets.
Mitt Romney says he pays 13 percent in taxes. How low is that?Mitt Romney has tried to fend off criticism about how much he has paid in federal taxes. But his 13 percent tax rate during the past 10 years puts him in peculiar company. 聽
Which side is winning the battle to define Paul Ryan?So far, polls show little to no bounce for Mitt Romney since he named Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. The wisdom of adding Ryan to the ticket could be decided by how well he and Romney resolve their unsettled message on Medicare.
Are Obama critics using 'Swift Boat' tactics?A group with Republican and tea party ties says President Obama leaked information and took too much credit for the US Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden. It reminds some of the 'Swift Boat' attack on Sen. John Kerry when he challenged former President Bush in 2004.
Was Biden's 'back in chains' comment to black voters intentional?Vice President Joe Biden told an audience that included African-Americans that Mitt Romney wanted to 'unchain' Wall Street from regulations and 'put y'all back in chains.' Team Romney called it a new low for the Obama campaign. Maybe Biden knew exactly what he was doing.
Paul Ryan's record: huge role in debt debate but few legislative winsRep. Paul Ryan's grasp of federal spending has given him an outsized role in defining the GOP position on deficits and debt, but he has a lower profile in driving the bipartisan compromises needed to pass laws.
The Paul Ryan budget: your guide to what's in it Rep. Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, is best known for drawing up a series of spending-and-tax plans meant to challenge the Obama administration's policies from the right. But it's been some time since his latest budget, which Mr. Ryan terms a "path to prosperity," was released. Here's a primer on what's in it.- Did girls' petition help Candy Crowley land gig as a debate moderator?CNN's Candy Crowley was named Monday as a presidential debate moderator, the first woman in that role in 20 years. Three students who campaigned for a woman were 'exuberant, thrilled, excited.'
With Paul Ryan, Romney brings Wisconsin into play. But it's no sure bet.Adding Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to the GOP ticket makes that state competitive, but it's no guarantee that Romney-Ryan will win it. A closer race in Wisconsin, though, will force Team Obama to spend time and money there.
Paul Ryan: Which campaign gets the bigger boost?Both Democrats and conservative Republicans are seeing Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as a potential game-changer for their team. But only one can win.
In joining Romney, will Paul Ryan get his 'clear choice' campaign?Back in February, long before he got the vice presidential nod, Rep. Paul Ryan urged Mitt Romney to run an 'affirmative' campaign, laying out how he differs from Obama. Picking Ryan may signal Romney's intent to do just that.
Romney falling behind in polls. Will Paul Ryan help?Recent polls have Mitt Romney slipping behind President Obama 鈥� including among men and suburbanites. Running mate Paul Ryan could help, but so far he's largely unknown to voters.
Republicans, Democrats scramble to frame Paul Ryan鈥檚 political personaWith Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP now has a full presidential ticket. Bold move or potential disaster for Americans? Republicans and Democrats try to shape Ryan's image to their own advantage.
Things you probably didn鈥檛 know about Paul RyanRepublican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is a 'gym rat' who considered becoming a pro skier before turning to politics. He's a budget hawk and strongly antiabortion, but he's gone against the GOP on some issues. And what about his job driving the Wienermobile?
We know Paul Ryan is a budget hawk. But what about other issues?As a seven-term member of Congress, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan has a record on issues other than the federal budget 鈥� abortion, immigration, national security, and gay rights, for example.
What鈥檚 that you say about Paul Ryan? Political combatants weigh inWithin seconds, partisans on both sides were commenting on Mitt Romney鈥檚 choice of Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate. Here鈥檚 some of the reaction.
Tea party claims 'seat at the table' with Romney's Paul Ryan pick for VPTea party activists expected to be snubbed at the GOP convention. But tea partyers say they're very encouraged by Mitt Romney's selection of Rep. Paul Ryan聽鈥� a leader among fiscal conservatives聽鈥� to be his vice presidential running mate.
Romney's Paul Ryan pick energizes GOPIn his first campaign speech as Mitt Romney鈥檚 VP pick, Paul Ryan warned that the US is in a 'different, difficult, dangerous moment' which the GOP presidential team won鈥檛 shrink from. So far, Republicans say they鈥檙e very impressed.
Paul Ryan: bold, risky pick for Romney VPConservatives applaud Rep. Paul Ryan as the intellectual leader of the Republican Party. Liberals see Ryan as an ideologue who would destroy the nation鈥檚 social safety net.
