Politics Jun 15 Romney Bus Tour Begins After Day of Economic Debate Mitt Romney is hitting the road to visit five states over the next few days. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images. Mitt Romney is hitting the road in his first real battleground barnstorm. The presumptive Republican nominee's bus tour began Friday…
Politics Jun 14 Ohio in Spotlight as Obama, Romney Make Economic Pitch Both men on the Nov. 6 ballot will appeal to Ohio voters Thursday with events aimed at showcasing how each would be a better steward of the economy.
Politics Jun 13 Redistricting Primer: Why New Lines Matter in Battle for House Control Yes, redistricting can be interesting. The NewsHour takes a look at how the overall battle for control of the House is shaped by the decennial redrawing of Congressional boundaries.
Politics Jun 13 Democrats: Barber’s Win in Arizona Puts GOP ‘on Notice’ Ron Barber, left, talks with Trident Grill owner Nelson Miller while campaigning in Tucson last month. Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call. Democrats have a new hero in Congressman-elect Ron Barber. The onetime aide to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords won…
Politics Jun 12 Political Checklist: President’s Economic Comments Under Scrutiny // In this week's Political Checklist, I chatted with senior correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about how President Obama's remarks about the economy Friday continue to be fodder on the campaign trail. Gwen noted that some politicians' comments…
Politics Jun 12 Arizona Voters Set for Special Election to Replace Giffords Ron Barber, center, the Democratic candidate in Arizona's special election, campaigns in Tucson last month. Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call. Voters in Arizona's 8th Congressional District will select a successor to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in a special election…
Politics Jun 08 Shields and Brooks on Rick Santorum’s Future, Belmont Stakes In this week's Doubleheader, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks agree on one thing: Former Sen. Rick Santorum will not be on a short list (or long list) to join Mitt Romney's ticket.
Politics Jun 08 Romney Claims Successful Jobs Record in New TV Spot Mitt Romney greets supporters during a campaign event in St. Louis. Photo by Whitney Curtis/Getty Images. "As governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney had the best jobs record in a decade," a narrator tells potential voters in a new TV ad…
Politics Jun 07 Obama Campaign, Democrats Raise $60 Million in May President Obama jogs from Air Force One to greet supporters at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday. Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images. UPDATED 11:25 a.m. ET President Obama's re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee raked in more than $60…
Politics Jun 06 What Walker’s Win Means for November Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker greets supporters at an election-night rally Tuesday in Waukesha. Photo by: Scott Olson/Getty Images Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker scored a decisive victory Tuesday, becoming the first governor in U.S. history to successfully turn back a recall…