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Latest polls: Romney's uphill fight not as steepPublic opinion polls are moving things in Mitt Romney's direction, with one expert聽suggesting that Romney 'has peeled off some of Mr. Obama鈥檚 softer support in addition to gaining ground among undecided voters.'
Mitt Romney gets post-debate boost in the polls. Will it last?Mitt Romney is moving ahead in the first public opinion polls taken since his debate with President Obama. But there are two more debates and a month to go until Election Day, and the race remains close.
Presidential debate 101: Did Obama really double the deficit?During the arithmetical dodge ball that constituted much of the first debate, Mitt Romney said the US deficit 'doubled' under Obama. In fact, it has declined, though it is still more than $1 trillion.
Unemployment rate tampering? Why conspiracy theorists went wild.Retired GE CEO Jack Welch saw Friday's jobs report, with its 7.8 percent unemployment rate, as 'unbelievable.' Others on the right piled on, suggesting Obama administration tampering. But the jobs number in question has been known to vary widely month to month.
Post debate, some ask: What happened to the charismatic Obama of 2008?In the wake of Wednesday's listless debate performance, Democrats and Republicans alike have been speculating about why Barack Obama may seem different from four years ago.
Mitt Romney repudiates '47 percent' remarks. Why now?This is the clearest mea culpa Mitt Romney has made since video surfaced of him telling donors at a fundraiser that 47 percent of Americans believe they're 'victims' entitled to government aid.
Election 2012: top seven super PACs Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections 鈥� and still have the most money in the bank.
Mitt Romney pitches smaller government: Is his target realistic?While President Obama sees sizable government as fostering economic growth, Mitt Romney wants to cap federal spending at 20 percent of GDP. Is that goal feasible 鈥� and economically helpful?
Presidential debate 101: Is Romney right about $716 billion in Medicare cuts?In Wednesday's presidential debate, the GOP's Mitt Romney cited ill effects from $716 billion in cuts to Medicare contained in Obama's health-care reform law. Here's a look at what fact-checkers say.
Presidential debate 101: Does Romney have a $5 trillion tax cut, or not?Obama insisted during the first presidential debate that Romney would cut taxes by $5 trillion over 10 years. Here's where that figure comes from 鈥� and why Romney rejects it.
The return of Mitt the ModerateIn Wednesday's presidential debate, Mitt Romney finally tacked back to the center 鈥� something observers had been expecting him to do ever since he wrapped up the nomination. But is it too late?
Romney zinger: Obama backs 'green' energy losers. Is he right?Romney pans Obama's subsidies for 'green' energy, citing Solyndra and other high-profile failures. Obama has far more green energy winners than losers so far, but his strategy is risky.聽
Is Joe Biden the GOP's new secret weapon?The Romney camp has pounced on a gaffe Tuesday by Joe Biden and quickly used it in an ad, titled 'Couldn't Say It Better,' but it may struggle to sell Romney as a defender of the middle class.
Presidential debate: what you need to know about Jim Lehrer's rulesThe presidential debate Wednesday will be a little different from past debates, with moderator Jim Lehrer trying to create discussion and not just sound bytes.
Video of 2007 Obama speech: Will it affect 2012 election?Conservatives charge that Obama used racially divisive language while addressing black clergy in 2007, and point to newly released video clips as proof. Democrats denounce the video as a ploy to counter Mitt Romney's '47 percent' remarks.
Mitt Romney's debate 'zingers': Will he be able to deliver?The press corps is eagerly anticipating Mitt Romney's promised zingers at Wednesday night's debate. Comedians have also been having some fun imagining what the candidate might say.
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.
Joe Biden says middle class 'has been buried' past 4 years. Oops.While lambasting the Romney tax plan, Vice President Joe Biden decried raising taxes on an American middle class that 'has been buried' during the Obama years. Will his gaffe matter?
Presidential debate: Which questions might trip up Obama, Romney?Why don't you support the DREAM Act, Mr. Romney? What economic missteps have you made, President Obama? Both candidates could face tricky questions in Wednesday's debate.
