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Will Romney Reach out to Racists in Debates?
Blogging the Beltway: As Romney slips further in the polls, there's one ugly tactic he hasn't yet pursued.
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Mrs. Obama: Fight 'of Our Era' at the Polls
Blogging the Beltway: In a speech honoring black lawmakers, she urged listeners to protect the vote.
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Probe Clears Rep. Waters; Good for Obama?
Blogging the Beltway: We examine whether ethics probes of black lawmakers could affect the president's 2012 prospects.
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Jobs Crisis: Can Black Pols and Obama Agree?
Blogging the Beltway: We spoke with the White House and the Congressional Black Caucus leadership.
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Does Video Prove Romney Wants to Lose?
Blogging the Beltway: A recording of him slamming half of Americans as "dependent" suggests that he does.
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Could Gay Marriage Spur Black Voter Drop?
Blogging the Beltway: Congressional Black Caucus head Emanuel Cleaver says of Obama's stance: "Unquestionably, yes."
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Black Leaders on GOP Poverty Summit
Was this week's launch of a conservative anti-poverty initiative an exercise in victim blaming?
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Why Unions Could Cost Obama the Campaign
Blogging the Beltway: His labor support may be a boon, but strikes like Chicago's could turn voters.
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2011 Poverty Numbers: How Did Blacks Fare?
New data on the issue, which many say is underaddressed, are available today from the Census Bureau.
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Michelle Obama to Keynote CBCF Dinner
Blogging the Beltway: The Root has exclusively learned that the first lady will speak at the annual Phoenix Awards.
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Did He Deliver? Grading Obama's DNC Speech
Blogging the Beltway: The president had to nail four key points to get an A for his nomination speech.
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Clinton's Latest Moment in Black History
The former president’s DNC speech was another milestone in his complex relationship with blackness.
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Mrs. Obama at the DNC: 8 Best Moments
Blogging the Beltway: From her personal take on struggle to that Tracy Reese dress, some highlights.
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Mrs. O: 'Barack's Still That Leader' From '08
Blogging the Beltway: She says that will be among her messages when she addresses the DNC tonight.
