The latest Gallup Poll shows Mitt Romney leading Barack Obama among middle-income voters. The poll, taken between May 14 and June 3, divided the electorate into three groups: low-income earners, who earned less than $36,000; middle-income earners, who earned between $36,000 and $89,999;
(AP) TRIPOLI, Libya Attackers set off a bomb next to a wall of the U.S. Consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi Wednesday, the State Department said, causing no casualties. The blast underlined the unstable security situation in Libya,
(AP) Wisconsin outcome signals opportunity for RomneyBy THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated PressMILWAUKEERepublican Gov. Scott Walker’s recall victory in Wisconsin sets the stage for what’s now expected to be a hard-fought presidential battle for this Midwestern state. The Republican’s solid victory served as
In my initial review of Disney’s “John Carter,” I said it suffered from the “‘Dune’ Syndrome,” in that it’s a film that may have a tough time penetrating an audience outside the one built-in, which was quite small for this
(AP) Romney eyes Pennsylvania despite big Obama ’08 winBy CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated PressGETTYSBURG, Pa.Candi Ludwig is the face of Mitt Romney’s hopes in Pennsylvania, a state Republicans would love to take away from President Barack Obama this fall. Ludwig, a registered
(AP) Argentina’s new directors, CEO firmly control YPFBy ALMUDENA CALATRAVAAssociated PressBUENOS AIRES, ArgentinaArgentina’s YPF oil company on Monday held its first shareholder meeting since being expropriated by the government, naming a board of directors reflecting the stunning reversal of fortune
Iran is hiding its nuclear arms development. We know it. They know it. The only problem is, there is no solution other than military action to stop it. It has been mentioned several times here that hard diplomacy, smart power, or
(AP) What’s this? Obama longs for GOP rival like McCainBy JULIE PACEAssociated PressWASHINGTON President Barack Obama seems to think that the world of politics would be better if someone like John McCain were running for the White House. The Democratic
Responding to reports of a growing obesity epidemic within the population of New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled a proposal in his office this Wednesday that would ban all sugary drinks larger than sixteen ounces. Indeed, during Bloomberg’s term
Though statistically tied in a head-to-head match up, incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown currently enjoys a 60% job approval rating in Massachusetts, while his likely opponent, Elizabeth Warren, has seen her negatives climb nine points to 32%, with 31%
A series of intertwined political crises that began with accusations that Iraq’s prime minister was consolidating power have escalated into calls to unseat him, and paralysed the country’s government. The trouble began in earnest in mid-December, when the secular Sunni-backed
Question: when did you stop believing in Santa Claus? If you’re like most people you probably stopped believing in Santa Claus when you grew up. But some people never grow up. They go through life putting their hopes and
DC Comics, which saw its “New 52” line premiere in 2011 as a relaunch of its series of superhero comic books fail to live up to expectations, is trying to increase its sales by making Green Lantern, one of the longest-running of
DANIEL WOOLLSAssociated PressMADRIDThe European Union urged Spain on Thursday to come clean on how it plans to finance the overhaul of its banking sector, warning that uncertainty over this has contributed the recent market turmoil and the country’s soaring borrowing
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Universal Studios has picked thirteen select titles for a spectacular Blu-ray release. This latest announcement was just released this morning. — As part of Universal Studios’ 100th anniversary, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial comes to Blu-ray
A new group called Cherokees Demand Truth from Elizabeth Warren has released a statement demanding Elizabeth Warren stop running and address the controversy surrounding her claim to Native American heritage: Many wonder why we Cherokees are so insistent on Elizabeth
(AP) Obama’s health care aid to small firms disappointsBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARAssociated PressWASHINGTONIt seemed like a good idea at the time. But a health insurance tax credit for small businesses, part of President Barack Obama’s health care law that gets strong
(AP) Obama on the defensive on spending, debtBy KEN THOMAS and JIM KUHNHENNAssociated PressWASHINGTONGovernment spending and debt are emerging as a campaign tug-of-war, with Mitt Romney blaming President Barack Obama for a “prairie fire of debt” and Obama calling the
David Letterman isn’t a partisan comic by choice. He simply follows the political material. Yes, and when Letterman affixed himself to a wall via a velcro suit he was engaging in an intellectual exercise meant to deconstruct modern humor. Letterman
Republican members of Congress introduced healthcare legislation entitled “The Patients’ Choice Act of 2009.” As per one of the sponsors, Senator Burr: The American health care system needs a complete transformation. The Patients’ Choice Act will finally enable Americans to
By MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated PressCAIROThe candidate of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood won a spot in a runoff election, according to partial results Friday from Egypt’s first genuinely competitive presidential election. A former prime minister and a leftist were in a tight race
(AP) Texas Senate race a new test for GOP establishmentBy CHRIS TOMLINSONAssociated PressAUSTIN, TexasThe story line on the Republican Senate race in Texas is a now familiar one: A veteran politician supported by the GOP establishment is challenged by a
Over the years, I’ve strenuously objected to schemes that would enable international bureaucracies to levy taxes. That’s why I’ve criticized “direct funding” proposals, most of which seem to emanate from the United Nations. A scheme to let the United Nations tax
As the campaign season gets into full swing, voters can expect a deluge of polls. Every major media outfit and several independent polling organizations will provide almost real-time information on every twist and turn in the political landscape. The polls
