September 2012
Sep 28, 2012
Obama getting less debate practice than Romney
By Christi Parsons, Los Angeles TimesPresident Obama has blocked out three days to prepare for the October debates, but with the constant pressures that come with one of the world's most important jobs, aides worry he may not get enough practice at the podium.
Read moreA Rove 'money bomb'?
By Doyle McManus, Los Angeles TimesHere's a short list of Democrats who secretly hope Mitt Romney gets his presidential campaign turned around fast and gives President Obama a run for his money: Heidi Heitkamp, the Democratic Senate candidate in North Dakota; Jon Tester, the Democratic senator from Montana; and Rep. Shelley Berkley, the Democratic Senate candidate in Nevada.
Read moreIn Virginia, nominees reach out to military
By Helene Cooper and Ashley ParkeIn case anyone is wondering, Virginia is up for grabs this election. So, with 39 days to go, President Obama and Mitt Romney dueled in the commonwealth on Thursday, both trying to lock up support from voters with ties to the military.
Read morePray for rain
By Jim Tankersley, National JournalThe weather forecast could have a big effect on America’s economic forecast next year. The more rain, the better.
Read more from National JournalSeptember, November: 40 precious days to spend on early vote
By Jeff Zeleny, The New York TimesA stream of voters arrived at election offices across Iowa to cast their ballots. Waves of absentee ballots have started landing in mailboxes in 30 other states. And more than a month before what the calendar says is Election Day, President Obama began delivering his closing argument to voters.
Read moreSep 27, 2012
In Ohio, Obama and Romney fight over China, trade
By Christi Parsons and Seema Mehta, Los Angeles TimesPresident Obama and Mitt Romney hurled accusations at each other over their economic visions and trade policies as they sprinted across Ohio on Wednesday, a reflection of the fierce campaign being waged in this battleground state.
Read moreGuessing the fiscal cliff's fate
By David Wessel, Wall Street JournalIs Congress going to drive the U.S. economy over the fiscal cliff? Is Washington so dysfunctional that Congress and the president, risking renewed recession, will let taxes rise sharply and spending be cut across the board?
Read moreHow to measure for a president
By John Dickerson, Slate MagazineAnn Romney says that she and her husband call the rope line the “advice line.” Every time the candidate works the crowd, well-meaning supporters lean across the rope to offer tips about how he can improve his campaign. At fundraisers, donors give him advice on everything from sovereign debt to his speaking style (slow down!). Conservative pundits have been offering critiques by the wagonful for months.
Read morePolitical perceptions: bad data, upbeat voters
By David Wessel, Wall Street JournalPolls suggest rising optimism among Americans about the near-term course of the U.S. economy at the same time that economic forecasters are turning pessimistic and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is so worried about persistently high unemployment that he is unleashing another big, and controversial, round of bond-buying to try to boost the economy.
Read moreANALYSIS: Raising the stakes, lowering expectations
By Amy Walter and Michael Falcone, ABC NewsWill Mitt Romney get the game changer he needs in next week's presidential debate?
Read moreSep 26, 2012
Obama tells U.N. new democracies need free speech
By Helene Cooper, The New York TimesPresident Obama on Tuesday used his last major address on a global stage before the November election to deliver a strong defense of America’s belief in freedom of speech, challenging fledgling Arab and North African democracies to ensure that right even in the face of violence.
Read moreTest for Obama as deficit stays over $1 trillion
By Jackie Calmes, The New York TimesFour years ago, Barack Obama campaigned for president on a promise to cut annual federal budget deficits in half by the end of his term. Then came financial calamity, $1.4 trillion in stimulus measures and a maddeningly slow economic recovery.
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