Politics
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Tea Party Groups Want Ohio Voters Purged
“Too much of this is going on for this not to be a coordinated effort,” said Tim Burke, chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. He was referring to the efforts of Tea Party groups to remove names from the state’s voter rosters in what they say is an attempt to prevent ballot fraud. The…
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Obama's Day, Sept. 27: Campaign Event in Virginia Beach
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will travel to Virginia Beach, Virginia. The…
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Romney's 'Freedom' Hasn't Really Been Free
The Root’s contributing editor David Swerdlick argues in a piece for New York’s Daily News that the candidate’s answer to a question about his “big idea” didn’t make any sense. When CBS’ Scott Pelley asked Mitt Romney what his “big idea” was in this election, he went bold and unpredictable with: “Freedom.” It’s the…
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Gay Marriage Won't Stop Black Voters
(The Root) — As soon as ABC aired President Obama’s May sit-down with Robin Roberts in which he gave his personal endorsement to same-sex marriage, the concern-trolling started: Will this stance hurt him with black voters, who are crucial to his re-election success? Black folks, so the conventional wisdom goes, are conservative on this issue…
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Obama's Day, Sept. 26: Campaign Events at 2 Ohio Universities
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will travel to Bowling Green, Ohio. The…
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Obama on the NFL Ref Lockout
If you’re a football fan frustrated by the lockout of the NFL’s unionized referees, the good news is the president is with you. He took to Twitter Tuesday, saying “NFL fans on both sides of the aisle hope the refs’ lockout is settled soon.” The bad news is, his assessment of Monday night’s game as…
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Why Don't Black Leaders Demand More of the President?
Congressional Black Caucus members call themselves the conscience of Congress. But when it comes to forcing Obama’s hand, they seem to be missing in action, writes the Daily Beast‘s Paul Butler. Black members of Congress might ask themselves why, as they concluded their annual conference over the weekend, Barack Obama hasn’t done more for African-Americans.…
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Will Obama Talk Black Single Parenthood?
(The Root) — Next to his convention speeches and inaugural address, one of President Obama’s most memorable speeches to date has been the one he delivered on fatherhood. On the Father’s Day before the 2008 election, he won applause from conservative corners, and some high-profile criticism from others, for his candid discussion of the need…
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Obama's Day, Sept. 25: Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks to the UN General Assembly; the First Lady will also attend. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed members of the media. In the afternoon, the President will deliver…
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White-People Political Problems?
White-people (political) problems? Analyzing new research that contradicts conventional wisdom, one PostBourgie writer says, “Obama’s issues with white folks — or Southern whites, really — isn’t a new phenomenon for Democratic presidential candidates.” Madonna: Black Muslim in the White House: Looks like the artist is one of the few people who still believe the lies…