Politics

Once Obama country, Colorado now razor-close
Four years ago, Barack Obama used this state as both a stage for his nominating convention and a place to show how his new brand of politics could ...
Auto bailout could be key to Obama victory in Ohio
President Barack Obama's decision to help America's automakers could end up being what helps drive him back into the White House. Some 850,000 jobs ...
Florida ethics panel confirms Rivera accusations
The Florida Ethics Commission on Wednesday found probable cause that Rep. David Rivera, who is in a tight re-election race, committed 11 violations ...
Sept. 11 an issue for ads in WI Senate race
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have suddenly become a major issue in Wisconsin's surprisingly tight U.S. Senate race. Tommy Thompson invoked Sept.
Va. attorney general to probe voter fraud claim
Virginia's Republican attorney general is expanding a criminal probe of alleged efforts to destroy voter registration applications statewide.
Ryan: Poverty winning in 'war on poverty'
Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan said Wednesday that, "in this war on poverty, poverty is winning" and he called for a retooled approach ...
Automatic spending cuts are issue in some races
In many ways, it's an odd topic to make a central campaign issue: sequestration. Many voters greet the word with a blank stare or slightly glazed ...
CEO's ex-wife backs bid to unseal Romney testimony
A Massachusetts judge will hold another hearing before deciding whether to unseal testimony that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave in the ...
Wis., Romney campaign settle ballot lawsuit
The state of Wisconsin has settled a federal lawsuit brought by Republican Mitt Romney's campaign seeking more time for military and overseas voters ...
In close race, Obama turns to first lady for help
As the music of Stevie Wonder pulsated through Racine Memorial Hall, Michelle Obama bounded onto the stage. "You know what this room feels like? It ...
Panetta: Cannot let al-Qaida hide in north Africa
Senior U.S. defense leaders are working with allies on a plan to deal with al-Qaida- linked militants in Mali and elsewhere in the North Africa ...
Obama: 'Trust matters' in a presidential campaign
President Barack Obama said at the start of a 48-hour campaign trip that "trust matters" in a presidential campaign and he has kept the same values ...
Romney: Election about 'your family'
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has begun telling Americans the Nov. 6 election comes down to which candidate would be better for their ...
Romney's campaign says he still supports Mourdock
Republican Mitt Romney's campaign says he still supports Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock after Mourdock said "God intended" pregnancies that ...
Obama expects Democrats will keep Senate majority
President Barack Obama says Democrats have a good chance of keeping control of the Senate, but will face a tougher time taking over the House from ...
NH Sen. Ayotte cancels event with IN's Mourdock
New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte has cancelled her plan to campaign with Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, who said that when a ...
THE RACE: Candidates on bustling swing state blitz
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney and their running mates are hop scotching from one battleground state to another in a furious bid for ...
Clinton: 'cherry picked' Libya emails prove little
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says that State Department emails that a group with al-Qaida links claimed responsibility for the deadly ...
US backs idea of temporary cease-fire in Syria
The Obama administration is cautiously welcoming the possibility of a temporary cease-fire in Syria, saying it hopes calm might lead to political ...
Outside group attacks Smith, boosts Casey
A Democratic political action committee began running TV ads in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to boost Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's reelection bid against ...
Q&A: What will candidates do on college costs?
President Barack Obama has rallied college students at dozens of campuses, touted his record on student aid and needled Republican challenger Mitt ...
Obama predicts deficit deal, immigration overhaul
President Barack Obama is predicting he'll reach agreement with lawmakers to reduce the deficit and overhaul immigration law within the first year of ...
Obama campaign: Mourdock rape comment 'outrageous'
President Barack Obama's campaign says a Republican Senate candidate's comments about rape are a reminder that Mitt Romney and a GOP-led Congress ...
Clint Eastwood stars in TV ad supporting Romney
Clint Eastwood is starring in a new ad to support Republican Mitt Romney's election to the White House. The "Dirty Harry" actor criticizes President ...
Swing-state voters hit with mail ad barrage
Around lunchtime each day, the latest missives promoting or pillorying Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney arrive in ...