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Video of the GOP convention: Take a peek behind the curtainThe Monitor's Warren Richey was in Tampa, Fla., last week, cameras in hand, to capture the wacky theater that is a political convention. The GOP convention you saw on TV was the scripted version. There's oh so much more.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they differ on China China's rise has led President Obama to 鈥減ivot鈥� his foreign policy toward Asia, hoping to enhance US power and expand its cooperation with China. Romney speaks more in terms of confronting a country whose interests often clash with those of the US.
Can Ben Bernanke buoy the economy and fend off Fed critics, too?Fed chairman Ben Bernanke spoke Friday about tough policy choices. But he's also fighting to defend his institution against critics. Mitt Romney talks of replacing him, while others push possible reform legislation.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 7 ways they differ on energy issues Both President Obama and Mitt Romney claim to want to expand America鈥檚 access to conventional fuels and green energy. But their energy plans have very different flavors.
Clint Eastwood at the GOP convention: effective, or strange?The buzz the morning after Mitt Romney's trumphant acceptance speech at the GOP convention, which was supposed to be a tightly scripted event, is Clint Eastwood's rambling monologue. To be charitable, it was unique.- California nears ban on 'conversion' therapy for gay youthsThe California Assembly and Senate have passed a ban on 'conversion' therapy for minors, calling the practice unscientific and dangerous. The bill could soon land on Gov. Jerry Brown's desk.
President Obama on Reddit: Just a stunt?President Obama broke no new ground in his debut appearance on the social forum Reddit, answering 10 questions (of his choosing) and crashing the site. The only surprise was the venue.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 6 ways they differ on health-care reform Former Gov. Mitt Romney has taken a libertarian turn since championing health-care reforms in Massachusetts, including an individual mandate to purchase insurance, which became the model for President Obama's signature law. Here鈥檚 a list of areas where the candidates differ.- Obama vs. Romney 101: 6 ways they differ on health-care reform Former Gov. Mitt Romney has taken a libertarian turn since championing health-care reforms in Massachusetts, including an individual mandate to purchase insurance, which became the model for President Obama's signature law. Here鈥檚 a list of areas where the candidates differ.
Why did President Obama do a Reddit 'Ask Me Anything'?President Obama did a Q&A with users of the social media site Reddit Wednesday 鈥� a way of upstaging the GOP convention and reaching a demographic he needs to win in the fall. 聽
Audit the fed? Gold standard? Five new things in GOP platformParty leaders may say they haven't read the GOP platform, but it is an important safety valve for Republicans leery of the nominee. The 2012 edition has more than one nod to Ron Paul supporters.
Obama vs. Romney 101: Where are the sharpest divides?Both parties say that America stands at a crossroads 鈥� and that this election will determine which of two starkly different paths it will take. Election-year hyperbole? Not really. The Monitor examines how Mitt Romney and Barack Obama differ on the many important issues facing the nation.
The Paul Ryan budget: 5 go-to sources for understanding it Looking for in-depth analysis of the Paul Ryan budget plan? D.C. Decoder has compiled a list of excellent sources to help you sort out truth from fiction.- The Paul Ryan budget: 5 go-to sources for understanding it Looking for in-depth analysis of the Paul Ryan budget plan? D.C. Decoder has compiled a list of excellent sources to help you sort out truth from fiction.
Did Juan Williams go too far by slamming Ann Romney as 'corporate wife'?Fox News pundit Juan Williams has angered conservatives with his slight on Ann Romney. Many Americans could be upset at the jibe, given that they tend to give political wives a pass.
How can GOP steal young voters from Obama? Jobs.In a shift, Republicans at their national convention are showcasing young voters. They acknowledge that President Obama has the cool factor. But they think they can woo young voters 鈥� many of whom are out of work 鈥� with jobs.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs Whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama occupies the White House in January, one of them will have to deal with more than 12 million jobless Americans, or a little over 8 percent of the total workforce. Where do the candidates stand on issues relating to jobs?
Chris Christie's big hope in GOP convention speech: an Obama repeatNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will give the keynote address at the GOP convention Tuesday night. It's a prestigious slot that usually leads to very little 鈥� except in one recent case.聽
Republican convention looks like a tea party gatheringMost tea party Republicans have come to accept Mitt Romney as one of their own. But it's really Paul Ryan that they're enthusiastic about, and many of their champions are key speakers.
Fuel-efficient US cars? Obama sets target of 54.5 mpg by 2025.The 54.5 mpg target is double the average fuel efficiency of today's US vehicle fleet. Automakers and environmentalists endorsed the new standards, but some Republicans decried the regulatory burden.
