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 Politics Dons a Cap and Gown By Katelyn Polantz We drove 600 miles south last weekend to find dueling graduation speeches from Michelle Obama and Mitt Romney. Continue reading
May 17 Geithner: ‘I Don’t Understand’ Why Debt Ceiling Debate Is Back By News Desk U.S. Treasury Secretary speaks with the PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown Thursday at Marlin Steel Wire Products, a factory in Baltimore Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told the PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown during a factory tour Thursday that he couldn't understand why… Continue reading
May 17 Conservative Group Rejects Ad Proposal Tying Obama to Wright By Terence Burlij A proposed $10 million TV ad campaign linking President Obama to his controversial former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, right, will reportedly not make it to the small screen. The Associated Press reported Thursday that a conservative group tied to… 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 DCCC Chair Says Independents Are Key to Democrats Retaking the House By Alex Bruns Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Photo By Tom Williams/Roll Call Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Steve Israel of New York told reporters Thursday he was ready for another big swing this November. Despite the… Continue reading