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Poll: Romney losing edge on economy
Americans are growing increasingly optimistic about the economy and see President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney as equally capable of overseeing its recovery, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Arizona's immigration law finally takes effect
Two years after it passed, and after partially surviving an Obama administration court challenge, Arizona's tough immigration law took effect Tuesday.
Republicans point to Obama 'redistribution' video
Seizing on an old clip of Barack Obama saying he believes in wealth "redistribution," Republicans are trying to shift into offense after spending a day struggling to mitigate the political fallout of the release of a secretly recorded video of Mitt Romney disparaging 47 percent of the American public as "victims" who don't pay taxes and depend on government.
Gallup: Romney has 'significant' support from those least likely to pay income taxes
President Obama enjoys greater support than Republican Mitt Romney among those making less than $50,000 per year, but about a third of those whose household incomes are less than $24,000 still support the former Massachusetts governor, Gallup said Tuesday.
Poll: Menendez leads; many N.J. voters still undecided
Democratic New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez is maintaining a double-digit lead in his race for reelection, according to a poll released Tuesday.
TV personalities O'Reilly, Stewart to debate
Two popular talk-show hosts will hope to bring some levity — and maybe a little insight — to this year's election season by squaring off in a debate next month.
Romney adviser: 'Talking politics' in clips, 'can't worry about those he can't get'
A senior adviser to Mitt Romney's campaign admitted Tuesday that Mr. Romney's widely-circulated comments at a fundraiser appearing to denigrate President Obama's supporters were not articulate, but argued he was speaking from a political standpoint, not a policy one.
Green Party slams Democrats for failing 'Occupy' movement
The Green Party had a message Monday for the Obama campaign and Democrats: Hands off our Occupiers.
Biden: 'I'm good at being No. 2'
Vice President Joe Biden gave himself a little pat on the back today during a campaign stop in Muscatine, Iowa.
Poll: Obama, Romney tight in Wis.; Baldwin leads Senate race
President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are in a virtual dead heat in the battleground state of Wisconsin, according to a poll released Monday.
Eastwood: Obama 'actually seems very charming'
Legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood found himself in the headlines after the final night of the Republican National Convention last month for his impromptu performance in which he debated an invisible President Obama supposedly sitting in an empty chair next to him.
Trump: GOP 'should be winning in a landslide'
One-time possible presidential candidate Donald Trump had some harsh words for President Obama on Monday morning, but he didn't hold back on Mitt Romney either, saying that given Mr. Obama's performance on the economy and foreign policy, Republicans should be winning "in a landslide."
Polls: Warren jumps in front in Mass. Senate race
Democratic Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren has made up serious ground and taken the lead in her race against incumbent Republican Sen. Scott P. Brown, according to two recent polls.
Poll: Obama keeps 5-point lead in Va. after convention
President Obama has a 5-point lead in the crucial battleground state of Virginia in a new survey from the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling — the same margin he enjoyed last month before both the Democratic and Republican National conventions.
'Saturday Night Live' reloading for second Obama term?
NBC's "Saturday Night Live" returned from summer vacation this weekend with a new President Obama, replacing longtime Barack impersonator Fred Armisen with African American cast member Jay Pharoah.
