May 18 In New Ad, Romney Previews Agenda for First Day in Office By Christina Bellantoni 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… Continue reading
May 17 Report: Conservative Super PAC Planning ‘Provocative’ Attack on Obama By Christina Bellantoni 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… Continue reading
May 16 Obama Campaign Raises $43.6 Million in April By Christina Bellantoni 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. Continue reading
May 15 New Polls Show Public More Optimistic About Economy By Christina Bellantoni 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… Continue reading
May 14 Obama Campaign Slams Romney’s Business Record By Christina Bellantoni 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… Continue reading
May 11 Donations Flood Obama Campaign After Gay Marriage Announcement By Christina Bellantoni President Obama greets supporters upon arriving in Seattle on Thursday. Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images. President Obama's change of heart on same-sex marriage is helping him raise some serious coin. Since his announcement Wednesday, the president's re-election campaign has experienced… Continue reading
May 10 Obama: Support for Gay Marriage ‘May Hurt’ Politically By Christina Bellantoni New York resident Niki Buchanan smokes outside the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village shorty after President Obama announced his support of same-sex marriage. Photo by Timothy A. Clark/AFP/Getty Images. In Wednesday's interview with ABC News, President Obama said it would… Continue reading
May 09 Lugar’s Loss Raises Questions for November By Christina Bellantoni Richard Lugar of Indiana has been in the Senate for more than 35 years. Photo by Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call. As longtime senators, the media's chattering class and political consultants ponder the meaning of Sen. Richard Lugar's overwhelming loss in… Continue reading
May 08 Santorum Endorses Romney Via Email, Offers Political Advice By Christina Bellantoni Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney debate in February in Mesa, Arizona. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum finally endorsed presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, but he made clear he wants to have a say in… Continue reading
May 07 Obama, Romney in Tight Race for Battleground States By Terence Burlij President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to a crowd at a campaign rally at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Saturday. Photo by Sara D. Davis/Getty Images. President Obama and Mitt Romney received a fresh sign Monday of… Continue reading