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Adviser: Obama enthused in his 'loins'
President Obama is so excited about the final days of his final campaign that he feels it in his "loins," a senior adviser said Friday.
Reid says he can't work with Romney
Five days before the election, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has ruled out trying to work with Mitt Romney should he win next week.
Tunisia grants U.S. access to Benghazi suspect
The Tunisian government has granted American authorities in-person access to a suspect in the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, according to two Republican senators.
Poll: Donnelly up 11 in Indiana; rival claims dead heat
The final Howey/DePauw Indiana Battleground poll shows Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly ahead by 11 points over his opponent, GOP state Treasurer Richard Mourdock, in the state's open Senate seat — a strong indication that Republicans could squander a chance to hold onto a seat once expected to be safely in their column.
Illinois bishop directs priests to read anti-Obama letter at Mass
A bishop in Peoria, Ill., has ordered priests to read a letter to parishioners stating that pro-choice Catholic politicians "reject Jesus as their Lord," becoming the latest Catholic leader to offer election guidance in recent weeks.
Study: Media accepted Obama version of Benghazi attack
The press overwhelmingly bought into the Obama administration's version of events on the attack at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, according to a new study Friday by the Center for Media and Public Affairs, which tracks news reports.
Ryan mocks Obama's 'Secretary of Business' idea
Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan drew laughs at a rally here Thursday by poking fun at President Obama's idea to add a cabinet post called the "Secretary of Business."
Trump blasts Obama for ignoring $5-million transcript offer
Donald Trump criticized President Obama on Thursday for not agreeing to release his college records and passport application in return for a $5-million donation to a charity of the president's choice.
Poll: Romney has slight lead in Iowa
The battle for Iowa is neck and neck between President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, according to a poll released Thursday.
Polls: Obama up 6 in Iowa, clinging to leads in Wis., N.H.
President Obama is ahead by 6 points in Iowa, 50 percent to 44 percent, while he holds inside-the-margin leads of 2 and 3 points in New Hampshire and Wisconsin, respectively, according to a trio of new NBC/Wall Street Journal/Marist polls.
Poll: Democrats Obama, Baldwin lead in Wis.
President Obama has stretched his lead in Wisconsin over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, according to a poll released Wednesday.
FEMA head Fugate defends Obama's quick Sandy response
Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has pushed back at criticism of President Obama's response to Hurricane Sandy from Mike Brown, who headed the George W. Bush administration's much maligned response to Hurricane Katrina.
Graham threatens Tunisia aid over access to Benghazi suspect
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, the ranking Republican on the foreign aid appropriations subcommittee, is threatening Tunisia with a possible suspension of U.S. assistance if the country refuses to allow U.S. authorities access to a suspect arrested in connection with the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
Romney the biggest butt of late-night mockery
"Late Show" host David Letterman has joked about Republican Mitt Romney five times more often than he has poked fun at President Obama, leading a trend among late-night comics.
Obama to hit hustings again on Thursday
After a four-day interruption in campaigning caused by Hurricane Sandy, President Obama will return to the campaign trail Thursday with rallies in three battleground states.
