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Poll: Obama, Romney tied for popular vote
Another poll was released Wednesday showing President Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in a virtual dead heat among nationwide voters.
Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson to be on Iowa ballot
Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson has officially qualified for the Iowa ballot.
First lady to visit Letterman as part of TV blitz
First lady Michelle Obama will conduct a tripleheader of visits to TV shows in New York on Wednesday on the second day of the Republican National Convention.
Rubio: Romney presidency will address illegal immigration
Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that he expects Mitt Romney to "replace" President Obama's deportation directive that halted deportations for most illegal immigrants under 30 who were brought here as children.
Rice RNC speech to call for American leadership abroad
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will call for the United States to have a stronger voice in foreign affairs during her speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
Hollywood glitz? How about … game show host Chuck Woolery
No Republican National Convention would be complete without Chuck Woolery, the long-serving daytime game-show host turned conservative activist.
Former GOP governor to speak at Dem convention
Former Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida, an ex-Republican who on Sunday endorsed President Obama's re-election bid, has been given a speaking spot at next week's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.
Cardinal Dolan to give benediction at Democrats' convention
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, will give the benediction on the final night of the Democratic National Convention next week, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Tuesday.
Poll: Most Americans expect Obama to win
Nearly 60 percent of Americans expect President Obama to defeat Mitt Romney is this year's presidential election, according to a poll released Monday.
Democrats run ad in Tampa paper tying Romney to Akin
The Democratic National Committee is taking the fight to Republicans during their convention in Tampa, Fla., by running a full-page ad in the city's largest newspaper linking presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's views on abortion to those of Missouri Rep. W. Todd Akin.
Christie: Romney will follow GOP principles, work across the aisle
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday denied a report that he has been skeptical of Mitt Romney's chances of winning the presidential election, and hinted that his keynote speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention will tout the presumptive GOP nominee as a bipartisan leader who will work with Democrats to end gridlock in Washington.
Romney plans Tuesday visit to Tampa
Mitt Romney plans to be in Tampa on Tuesday, the same day that his wife, Ann, is slated to address the thousands gathered for the Republican National Convention.
Taxi driver for Mass. Senate candidate Warren caught in scuffle with GOP tracker
A video surfaced Monday of a cab driver for Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren getting into a physical altercation with a state Republican Party tracker.
Boehner plays offense in bid to gain House seats
The House's No. 1 Republican said Monday he is "on the offense" to pickup seats in the chamber despite most political experts predicting Democrats will chip away at the GOP's 49-seat advantage.
Poll: Obama has 4-point lead in Florida
As Republicans flock to Tampa for this week's Republican National Convention, they may be gathering on slightly unfriendly soil, according to a poll released Monday.
