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Who are the '47 percent'? Half don't earn enough to pay federal income taxes; many pay other ways.
Rep. Scott Rigell: Maverick GOP freshman in the eye of a political stormObama is hitting Virginia Beach, Va., Thursday for a reason: It's one of the hottest political ad markets in the country. Its congressman, Scott Rigell, is out to change Washington's 'toxic mix of partisanship, no facts, weak ideas.'
Ann Romney on Jay Leno: How did she do?Ann Romney appeared on 'The Tonight Show,' and while she wasn't polished, she humanized Mitt quite well. The question is: Why wasn't she doing this in July? Now, it might be too late.
Polls show Obama with big leads in Ohio, Florida. Could they be wrong?Polls out Wednesday show President Obama ahead of GOP nominee Mitt Romney in the key states of Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. But there are a couple things to say about these surveys.
What does Mitt Romney need to do in the presidential debates?The first debate on Oct. 3 looms large as Mitt Romney's last, best chance at turning the presidential race around. Here are a few ways he might do it.
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.
