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Time Running Out for Obama

Time Running Out for Obama

As much as the media tries to distract voters with things like Romney’s Olympics gaffe or the political beliefs of the head of a fast-food chain, the issue voters actually care about most–the economy–continues to shift away from them and

Few think sluggish US economy will strengthen soon

Few think sluggish US economy will strengthen soon

(AP) Few think sluggish US economy will strengthen soonBy MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics WriterWASHINGTONA U.S. economy that plodded along in the first three months of the year likely grew even less in the April-June quarter. And most economists no longer think

Even Health Groups Criticize First Lady's 'Let's Move' Campaign

Even Health Groups Criticize First Lady's 'Let's Move' Campaign

Michelle Obama will hold an exercise event for her “Let’s Move” campaign, which conservatives have criticized for perpetuating nanny-state politics on Friday at the London Olympics .  But the “Let’s Move” campaign is now being criticized from the left as

Mo' Money: Big Democrat Bucks Are Back

Mo' Money: Big Democrat Bucks Are Back

Despite the media concern over Obama’s poor showing in the super PAC game, things appear to picking up.  For months, editorial upon editorial upon editorial was written, fraught with concern over the consequences of money pouring into (right of center)

Obama Admin Flip-Flops on Gun Control

Obama Admin Flip-Flops on Gun Control

President Barack Obama may not know that AK-47 assault rifles are not used by the U.S. military but he seems to have realized that the country values the Second Amendment. Calling for more gun control measures will hurt Obama’s reelection

Carney Clueless on Real 'Relationship' Between Obama and the UK

Carney Clueless on Real 'Relationship' Between Obama and the UK

During Thursday’s regular press briefing White House Spokesman JayCarney was asked by ABC’s White House correspondent Jake Tapper aboutthe unattributed “Anglo-Saxon” comments which drew a negative responsefrom Vice President Biden. Carney referred that question to the campaignthen offered his positive

Obama Email: This Could Be My Last Birthday As President

Obama Email: This Could Be My Last Birthday As President

President Obama is about to hit the Big 5-1. And he’s feeling pretty sorry for himself. At least that’s what readers can gather from his latest campaign missive, titled simply “Hey”: Benjamin — My upcoming birthday next week could be

Romney Causes Stir with Olympics Comments

Romney Causes Stir with Olympics Comments

By KASIE HUNT and DAVID STRINGERAssociated PressLONDONRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney caused a stir in Britain on Thursday by questioning whether the country is prepared to host the Olympic Games without a hitch and scheduling a fundraiser with the former

Battle for Aleppo Intensifies as Both Sides Reinforce

Battle for Aleppo Intensifies as Both Sides Reinforce

Syrian troops and rebels sent reinforcements to the intensifying battle in the second city Aleppo, as the US said fresh defections from the regime showed President Bashar al-Assad’s “days are numbered”. Clashes raged Wednesday in Aleppo’s central Al-Jamaliya neighbourhood, near

Does Obama Think U.S. Soldiers Use AK-47s?

Does Obama Think U.S. Soldiers Use AK-47s?

President Barack Obama, speaking to the National Urban League on Wednesday evening, sounded a call for gun control–and revealed his apparent ignorance about the U.S. military in the process. Obama told the audience that “AK-47s belong in the hands of

Pa.'s tough, new voter ID law lands in court

Pa.'s tough, new voter ID law lands in court

(AP) Pa.’s tough, new voter ID law lands in courtBy MARC LEVYAssociated PressHARRISBURG, Pa.The first legal test for Pennsylvania’s tough new voter identification law started Wednesday, with state lawyers calling the measure a completely rational step while opponents attacked it

Obama, Romney Swap Sharp Foreign Policy Criticism

Obama, Romney Swap Sharp Foreign Policy Criticism

By JULIE PACEAssociated PressSEATTLEIn a rare face-off on foreign policy, President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney are swapping sharp criticism but exposing few clear policy differences on key national security matters. For Romney, who seeks to boost his

Feinstein Backtracks on White House National Security Leaks

Feinstein Backtracks on White House National Security Leaks

On Monday, Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said at the World Affairs Council that the White House appears to be responsible for leaking classified national security information to reporters. Republicans have also alleged senior White