Politics May 24 New Romney Ad Gives Another Preview of ‘Day One’ in Office Mitt Romney addresses the Latino Coalition in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images. Mitt Romney continues to frame his campaign as the answer to a simple question: What would his presidency be like on Day One. A…
Politics May 23 New Poll, Same Story: Obama Holds Narrow Lead Over Romney President Obama arrives at Andrews Air Force Base on Wednesday en route to Colorado Springs to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images. For the second day in a row, a new…
Politics May 22 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…
Politics May 21 Obama Campaign Renews Attacks on Romney’s Tenure at Bain Mitt Romney campaigns in St. Petersburg, Fla., last week. Photo by Edward Linsmier/Getty Images. Bain Capital has taken over dozens of companies in its 28-year history. Any of its actions that resulted in laid off workers -- especially in a…
Politics May 18 Shields and Brooks on Americans Elect Folding, Preakness Predictions In this week's Doubleheader, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the end of two campaigns.
Politics May 18 In New Ad, Romney Previews Agenda for First Day in Office Floridians listen to Mitt Romney speak during a campaign stop Wednesday in St. Petersburg. Photo by Edward Linsmier/Getty Images. So, what would a Mitt Romney presidency be like? His campaign is giving voters a preview of what the Republican just…
Politics May 17 Report: Conservative Super PAC Planning ‘Provocative’ Attack on Obama GOP strategists are working with billionaire Joe Ricketts, above, on a proposal to mount a "provocative" campaign against President Obama, the New York Times reports. Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images. Update, 2:25 p.m. A few hours after the New York…
Politics May 16 Obama Campaign Raises $43.6 Million in April President Obama holds a jersey presented to him during a White House event Tuesday to honor the MLS champion LA Galaxy. From left, front row: Head Coach Bruce Arena, captain Landon Donovan and David Beckham. Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images.
Politics May 15 New Polls Show Public More Optimistic About Economy President Obama arrives at Barnard College's graduation ceremony on Monday to deliver the commencement address. Photo by Timothy A. Clark/AFP/Getty Images. Watch the video here. If polls are just a snapshot in time, then the picture at the moment…
Politics May 14 Obama Campaign Slams Romney’s Business Record Mitt Romney delivers the keynote address Saturday at Liberty University's commencement in Lynchburg, Va. Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images. President Obama is out Monday with a harsh new attack on presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney, a multi-platform push that outlines…