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Cher Uses McCarthyism to Attack Romney

Cher Uses McCarthyism to Attack Romney

Cher couldn’t hold back time, and she certainly refuses to hold her tongue on Twitter. The Oscar-winner continues to pound away at her ideological opponents on the social media platform, and here’s guessing Mitt Romney isn’t losing any sleep over

Leftist Ford Foundation Cuts WaPo $500K Check

Leftist Ford Foundation Cuts WaPo $500K Check

According to the Washington Post, the Ford Foundation has given the newspaper some $500,000 to hire four new staff – a lucrative $125,000 per job deal. The goal: to try “new approaches to preserve and advance high-quality journalism.” The four

Romney Laughs At Newsweek's 'Wimp' Cover

Romney Laughs At Newsweek's 'Wimp' Cover

When CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford asked Mitt Romney what he thought of Newsweek’s cover depicting him as a “wimp,” he said, “They tried that on George Herbert Walker Bush, he was a pretty great President.”

CBS/Newsweek Slam Romney with the 'Wimp Factor'

CBS/Newsweek Slam Romney with the 'Wimp Factor'

CBS News’ Jan Crawford asked presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney about a cover story from Newsweek magazine that reads, “Romney: The Wimp Factor — Is He Just Too Insecure to Be President?” Then, chief Washington correspondent and “Face the

In jam, Romney tries not to make new Iran policy

In jam, Romney tries not to make new Iran policy

(AP) In jam, Romney tries not to make new Iran policyBy KASIE HUNTAssociated PressJERUSALEM Mitt Romney tried to pull back Sunday from an adviser’s suggestion that he favored new American aggression on Iran, distancing himself from comments that the U.S.

Romney says reporters can cover Israeli fundraiser

Romney says reporters can cover Israeli fundraiser

(AP) Romney says reporters can cover Israeli fundraiserBy KASIE HUNTAssociated PressJERUSALEM U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney has reversed course and will let reporters cover his remarks to donors at a fundraiser in Israel. Romney’s campaign says the typical group of

Panetta heads to Mideast; Syria high on the agenda

Panetta heads to Mideast; Syria high on the agenda

(AP) Panetta heads to Mideast; Syria high on the agendaBy ROBERT BURNSAP National Security WriterABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta began a five-day Mideast trip Sunday to consult with the new Islamist leaders of Tunisia and

Romney Supports Israel's Defense Against Iran

Romney Supports Israel's Defense Against Iran

Sitting down with CBS News political correspondent Jan Crawford on Sunday, Mitt Romney softened his adviser’s statement that the likely GOP nominee would back an Israeli attack of Iran if all other diplomatic options had been exhausted, but reaffirmed his

Romney Talks Importance Of Israel

Romney Talks Importance Of Israel

Sitting down with CBS News’ Jan Crawford on Sunday, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney defended himself against a new “Newsweek” cover calling him a “wimp,” and said a nuclear Iran is “the single greatest national security threat that America

Obama Admin Taking Heat In Leaks Investigation

Obama Admin Taking Heat In Leaks Investigation

On the morning of Mitt Romney’s trip to Israel Tom Donilon, National Security Advisor, is in the center of a new controversy surrounding a leak about the Obama Administration’s plans for dealing with Iran.

Axelrod: 'Amazing We're Not Getting Blown Away'

Axelrod: 'Amazing We're Not Getting Blown Away'

David Axelrod’s anxiety over Barak Obama’s reelection chances is now on full display. In the latest personal e-mail from the Obama campaign, Axelrod starts to act paranoid: You know what’s kind of amazing? That we’re not getting blown away in

Establishment Strikes Back: Cheney Says Palin VP Selection 'Mistake'

Establishment Strikes Back: Cheney Says Palin VP Selection 'Mistake'

Ignoring former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s considerable executive accomplishments that are more significant than those of nearly every Republican who is mentioned as a future presidential or vice presidential candidate, former Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday — on ABC’s

Romney: Jerusalem Capital of Israel

Romney: Jerusalem Capital of Israel

Today, Mitt Romney drew a clear contrast between himself and the Obama administration on the State of Israel. Standing before a backdrop of Jerusalem’s Old City on Judaism’s Ninth of Av – the day designated for mourning the destruction of

In Israel, Romney declares Jerusalem to be capital

In Israel, Romney declares Jerusalem to be capital

(AP) In Israel, Romney declares Jerusalem to be capitalBy KASIE HUNTAssociated PressJERUSALEM On Israeli soil, U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Sunday declared Jerusalem to be the capital of the Jewish state and said the United States has “a solemn

Obama, Romney neck-and-neck in Nevada

Obama, Romney neck-and-neck in Nevada

(AP) Obama, Romney neck-and-neck in vice-is-nice NevadaBy DAVID CRARYAP National WriterLAS VEGASThey’re called “the cooler crowd,” and Las Vegas is greeting them with ambivalence: A stream of post-recession tourists ready for fun but watching their wallets. They gamble less extravagantly

Voters Aren't Buying Obama's Distractions

Voters Aren't Buying Obama's Distractions

With just three months left before Election Day, all major polls have Mitt Romney and President Obama neck and neck. Those who are keenly aware of President Obama’s record may ask how the president has stayed afloat when his presidency

Port and Starboard: The Race to the Top

Port and Starboard: The Race to the Top

There are less than 120 days left ’til selection of a President for these United States. Here are two working man views of the choices. The Port side I’m not a big fan of our “Hope & Change” President, but

Obama's Top Ten United Kingdom Gaffes

Obama's Top Ten United Kingdom Gaffes

So what did Mitt Romney do that was so terrible? What was the supposed “gaffe” that launched a thousand news-cycles and will likely lead tomorrow’s Sunday shows? While in London, Romney was asked by NBC’s Brian Williams about the security