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FocusCan GOP survive its 'minority problem'?Polls show that the GOP continues to be 'the party of old, white men' 鈥� and that could be decisive in the 2012 presidential election. Demographics suggest that the party must change, and soon.
Could you live in 150 square feet? Cities try out micro-housing.Micro-housing aims to diversify downtowns and give workers the chance to shorten their commutes, but not everyone likes the idea. San Francisco weighed such a proposal Tuesday.
Why is Mitt Romney saying nice things about Bill Clinton?In a well received speech on foreign aid at the Clinton Global Initiative Tuesday, Mitt Romney was effusive in his praise of Bill Clinton. There could be several reasons for that.
Is Mitt Romney's Ohio bus tour a waste of his time?Yes, no Republican has won without Ohio, but it is doable, and polls show the state is looking increasingly out of reach for Mitt Romney, who might be better off spending his time in Florida.
President Obama on 'The View': Should he have skipped it?For the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly, Obama was in New York for 24 hours. He appeared on two TV shows but met one-on-one with no world leaders. A missed opportunity perhaps, but the election is in six weeks.
Is Bush making a comeback? Why two Democrats mention him uncritically.Former President Bush appears invisible to the Romney campaign and others in the GOP, but two Democratic Senate candidates, from Virginia and Arizona, show him in ads touting their bipartisanship.- Court decision produces twist in Wisconsin union fightAfter a ruling that struck down parts of Wisconsin's collective-bargaining law, unions are calling to renegotiate contracts. Separately, an appeals court took up the constitutionality of the law Monday.
- 'SNL' depicts undecided voters as dumb. Is that right?'When is the election?' and 'Who is running?' are two of the undecided voters' questions in an 'SNL' parody. The truth is these voters are less partisan, less engaged, and just now making up their minds.
Obama opens up lead over Romney with NASCAR voters: Another straw the wind?A new poll shows 49 percent of NASCAR fans would vote for Barack Obama. Does this mean a core conservative constituency has shifted away from Mitt Romney? Not really.
Economists' surprising election-year request: Raise taxes, please!In a survey of economists who work mostly for banks and businesses, a majority said some additional tax revenue is needed, along with spending cuts, to reduce the federal budget deficit.
Monitor BreakfastClub for Growth president: Mitt's business credentials present challengesChris Chocola, president of the Club for Growth, sympathizes with the challenges Romney faces as a business executive running for office, but doesn't know how he will serve as president.
Obama and Romney on '60 Minutes': What were the defining moments?Both President Obama and Mitt Romney tried to give detailed answers to tough questions in separate '60 Minutes' interviews. If you're an undecided voter, you should watch the whole program.
Poll finds high level of distrust in the media. Anybody surprised?A new Gallup survey finds most Americans have little or no trust in the media, especially Republicans and independents. Is this a dangerous trend in a democracy reliant on public information?
Sarah Palin鈥檚 advice to Mitt Romney: 'Go rogue'Mitt Romney has been getting lots of gratuitous advice from fellow Republicans worried about what they see as a presidential campaign slipping toward defeat. Some want Paul Ryan to play a more active role. Sarah Palin says the Romney campaign needs a 鈥榗ome to Jesus鈥� moment.
Romney tax returns: What鈥檚 missing in his report?Pundits, political partisans, and amateur CPA鈥檚 are poring over the numbers in Mitt Romney鈥檚 tax returns. What鈥檚 missing, tax experts say, are the details of Romney鈥檚 retirement account from Bain Capital, including investments in offshore accounts in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.
Yes, he's rich. Mitt Romney finally releases his tax returns.After months of pressure, Mitt Romney has released more tax information, which confirms that the Romneys are rich. But he'd probably be a billionaire if he hadn't gone into public service.
Ann Romney tells Mitt's critics to 'Stop it.' Will they listen?Presidential campaigns may be hardest on the spouses. In a radio interview Thursday, Ann Romney revealed how much the sniping from Republicans has hurt.- House rejects bill to boost foreign STEM students in US, for nowAfter the election, a lame-duck Congress is likely to revisit a bill to boost the number of visas for foreign students seeking advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in the US.
Battleground state polls: Are there any positives for Mitt Romney?Curiously, the polls of battleground states show President Obama leading Mitt Romney by wider margins than do national polls. The question of which are more accurate could be crucial.
Romney, Obama, and 'redistribution': How much do US taxes reallocate wealth?The federal tax system is 'progressive' 鈥� meaning wealthier people pay taxes at a higher rate than others. It is, in effect, a wealth redistribution mechanism. But it's not new to Obama, or even more pronounced under him.
