THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 25, 2012

2012: The Year Demographics Catches up With Politics

  • 2012: The Year Demographics Catches up With Politics
  • U.S. Census figures now estimate that more children of color are being born than Caucasians. This is not good news for the Republican Party, which has been largely dependent on white voters. Gwen Ifill writes about the battle for Latino voters this election season.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 25, 2012

Financially Struggling Voters Split Between Obama and Romney

  • Financially Struggling Voters Split Between Obama and Romney
  • As the nation prepares to spend a long weekend honoring the armed forces and gathering in backyards for barbecues, the economy continues to be the dominant issue in politics.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 24, 2012

Five Months - But Who's Counting?

  • Five Months - But Who's Counting?
  • With a little more than five months to go until Election Day, Memorial Day about to signal the start of summer, and polls showing the presidential race very close, it's a good time to think about what to keep an eye on as the campaign kicks into high gear.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 24, 2012

New Romney Ad Gives Another Preview of 'Day One' in Office

  • New Romney Ad Gives Another Preview of 'Day One' in Office
  • Mitt Romney continues to frame his campaign as the answer to a simple question: What would his presidency be like on Day One. A new television ad out Thursday -- like his first, also released in Spanish -- details three things the Republican would do on Jan. 20, 2013.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 23, 2012

Chat Live With Gwen Ifill and Time Magazine Executive Editor on Thursday

  • Chat Live With Gwen Ifill and Time Magazine Executive Editor on Thursday
  • Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal is offering you the chance to join the panelists' table Thursday with an exclusive online live chat.

ANALYSIS | May 22, 2012

The Bain Debate: How Much Will Voters Care About Romney's Role?

  • The Bain Debate: How Much Will Voters Care About Romney's Role?
  • Following President Obama's lead, Vice President Joe Biden joined the fray Tuesday in questioning Mitt Romney's role at Bain Capital. Judy Woodruff hosts a debate on political strategy and private-sector experience between former Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., and former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 22, 2012

Political Checklist: All About Bain

  • Political Checklist: All About Bain
  • In this week's Political Checklist, Political Editor Christina Bellantoni chatted with senior correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about Bain Capital and President Obama's declaration that the election would be "about" Mitt Romney's record at the private equity firm.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 22, 2012

Poll: Obama, Romney Deadlocked; Economy Remains Top Concern

  • Poll: Obama, Romney Deadlocked; Economy Remains Top Concern
  • Will President Obama's re-election fate mirror what happened to Presidents George W. Bush or George H.W. Bush? A Washington Post/ABC News poll released Tuesday gives reasons to support both outcomes, depending on which metrics are examined.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 21, 2012

Obama: Romney's Bain Record 'Worth Examining'

  • Obama: Romney's Bain Record 'Worth Examining'
  • President Obama called Mitt Romney's business experience at Bain Capital fair game Monday during a press conference at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Chicago.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 21, 2012

Obama Campaign Renews Attacks on Romney's Tenure at Bain

  • Obama Campaign Renews Attacks on Romney's Tenure at Bain
  • On Monday, the Obama campaign will again go after Mitt Romney's record as an executive at Bain Capital by focusing on a paper company that closed a plant in Marion, Ind. It's the second attack in a week that goes directly after Romney's business record.

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