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Presidential debate: Mitt Romney injects new life in his campaignWith the obits of his campaign all but written, Mitt Romney defies expectations and turns in a lifetime performance in the first presidential debate with rival Barack Obama. Suddenly, it's a new race.
Mitt Romney scores points in presidential debate, but will it help him?Mitt Romney appeared more at ease and in control than did President Obama at Wednesday's presidential debate in Denver, with experts saying it might have done him 'some good.'- Why activist group hopes you won't watch presidential debate on CNNAn anti-sexism group wants CNN to fire conservative commentator Erick Erickson over past remarks about female politicians. It's the latest sign of rising backlash, especially among women, to sexist treatment of women politicians of any political stripe.
- Video of Obama speech from 2007 resurfaces on debate eveSen. Barack Obama gave a speech to black clergy in 2007 saying the Bush administration's handling of hurricane Katrina "was colorblind in its incompetence."聽 Conservatives now say Obama used racially charged rhetoric.
Why Mitt Romney trails in polls, as presidential debates beginPresident Obama got a bounce from the Democratic National Convention, and Mitt Romney has been struggling to play catchup since. There are many reasons 鈥� and the '47 percent' comment is only one possibility.
On eve of first debate, Romney floats tax proposal that hits the richIn an understated comment to a Denver radio station Tuesday, Mitt Romney suggests that one way to pay for his 20 percent cut in the tax rate is to limit itemized deductions to $17,000. For those, like himself, who itemize millions, it's a big hit.
Can GOP find votes in wreckage of Pennsylvania voter ID law?A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday reversed his earlier decision to let the state proceed with a tough new voter ID law in time for the 2012 election. The about-face could give the GOP some ammunition to rouse its base.- Critics pounce after Mitt Romney says he'd honor Obama approvals for illegalsMitt Romney says he wouldn鈥檛 alter the status of young illegal immigrants already approved for work permits. Some thought the statement was halfhearted, while others said he should have criticized the president.
Brown-Warren debate: Will race boil down to jobs, character, or both?With Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren squaring off in a hotly contested Senate race, polls suggest that both character issues and substantive policy questions could make a difference.
Pennsylvania judge blocks controversial voter ID lawBut the court is still allowing officials to ask voters to show their ID this November 鈥� even though those who don't have one will still be allowed to vote.
Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video) From Ronald Reagan鈥檚 one-liner, 鈥淭here you go again,鈥� to Al Gore鈥檚 heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates鈥� positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
Mainstream media biased against Romney? Four points to consider. Many supporters of Mitt Romney argue that his potential path toward the White House has been made a lot steeper by the media. Here are some of the main arguments pro and con.
Mitt Romney's 14 percent tax bite: your guide to deciphering what's 'fair'Many millionaires pay an effective tax rate much closer to Mitt Romney's 14 percent than to the official 35 percent top bracket. Preferential rates for investment income, including capital gains, are the reason. Is it time to change that?
Can Mitt Romney damage Obama over Benghazi attack?Attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, provided an opening to question Obama's handling of an international crisis 鈥� and Mitt Romney and the GOP are making the most of it. But they'll need to avoid bellicose statements that may alienate independent voters, one expert cautions.
Potential voter registration fraud in Florida: GOP鈥檚 own 'ACORN' scandal?The Republican Party fired a voter registration contractor this week after the firm turned in illegible, incorrect, and falsified voter registration forms to Florida election officials.
Battleground Virginia: Romney and Obama woo military veteransMitt Romney holds the advantage over Obama in key battleground states with voters who are veterans. In Virginia Thursday, Romney denounced planned cuts in military spending. Obama stressed duty to care for service members returned from war.
Sen. Scott Brown apologizes for tomahawk chops by staffIn a second video posted Wednesday, Scott Brown supporters' war whoops are heard as Brown criticizes Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage. Brown apologized for staff members shouting war whoops and performing tomahawk chops during a rally days earlier in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood.
Mitt Romney tells voters: If I'm elected, don't expect huge tax cutsMitt Romney provided nuance to his proposed tax cuts, saying they must fit his goal of reducing federal deficits. But left unanswered is the question of how this will affect the middle class.
Todd Akin: Why some Republicans are now supporting himFormer presidential candidate Rick Santorum and two Republican senators 鈥� one of whom previously called for Todd Akin to step down 鈥� threw support behind the congressman Wednesday.
Elizabeth Warren and Cherokee heritage: what is known about allegationsSen. Scott Brown is bringing up the allegation that Senate-race rival Elizabeth Warren sought to benefit as a law professor by claiming Cherokee heritage. Several questions remain unanswered.
