Aug 13 With GOP Ticket Settled, Race to Define Ryan Is Underway By Terence Burlij Mitt Romey and Paul Ryan campaign Saturday in Manassas, Va. Photo by Terence Burlij/PBS NewsHour. The GOP ticket is set, and the race by Republicans and Democrats to define Rep. Paul Ryan for the American people is underway. Mitt Romney… Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch News Wrap: House Republicans Persist for 'Operation Fast and Furious' Records In other news Monday, U.S. House Republicans went to federal court to press Attorney General Eric Holder for records related to a gun-tracking investigation in Arizona, known as 'Operation Fast and Furious.' Also, Syrian rebels in eastern Syria claimed to… Continue watching
Aug 11 Two Takes on Paul Ryan: Republican and Democrat Each Are Thrilled By Christina Bellantoni Rep. Paul Ryan introducing his budget blueprint on April 5, 2011. Photo by Bill Clark/Roll Call On Monday night, the NewsHour will be exploring in depth Mitt Romney's decision to put Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan on the ticket. To… Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch Rep. Paul Ryan's Speech As He Joined Romney Ticket ( {"video_url": "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNySL-ihAvo"} ) Updated, 2:30 p.m. Mitt Romney on Saturday morning formally announced he has chosen Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., as his vice presidential running mate. Calling themselves "America's Comeback Team," the duo promised voters in the… Continue reading
Aug 11 Romney Chooses Rep. Paul Ryan as Running Mate By News Desk Rep. Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney campaign together in March in Appleton, Wisc. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Updated 11:58 a.m. Mitt Romney has selected Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his vice presidential running mate. He formally rolled out… Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch Marcus and Gerson on Negative Campaign Ads, Polling Shifts, Veepstakes Marcus and Gerson on Negative Campaign Ads, Polling Shifts, Veepstakes… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch Book Examines Varied 'Tapestry' of Michelle Obama's American Ancestry Book Examines Varied 'Tapestry' of Michelle Obama's American Ancestry… Continue watching
Aug 10 As Negative Attacks Pile Up, Romney's Favorability Ratings Go Down By Christina Bellantoni Mitt Romney boards his campaign plane in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. Mitt Romney's favorability ratings were on the upswing ever since he locked down the Republican nomination in April, but there are growing signs… Continue reading
Aug 10 Campaigning Through the Ages By Online DA From George Washington to the current Barack Obama, presidential campaigns have shaped American culture and history in lasting ways. Highlighted here are some notable items featured at the Library of Congress which tell an interesting story about the evolution of… Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch News Wrap: DOJ Will Not Prosecute Goldman Sachs in Financial Fraud Probe In other news Friday, the Department of Justice issued a statement that they will not go forward with prosecutions of Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs, due to a lack of evidence to support financial fraud allegations. Also, Sikh mourners held… Continue watching