Poll: Struggling white voters pick Romney
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In election dominated by the flagging economy, President Obama trails Mitt Romney on several measures among white voters buffeted by job losses.
Obama moves needle on gay marriage
THE FIX | Anecdotal evidence suggests the president might be shifting public opinion on gay marriage — at least with one very specific group.
The facts about Obama’s spending
FACT CHECKER | The White House spokesman accused reporters of “sloth and laziness” regarding the facts. We examined the source he cited.
Organizer of costly GSA conference held in Las Vegas leaves agency
Neely had been on leave after inquiry found rampant waste associated with $800,000 event.
Obama blames GOP for rising debt
President Obama struck back Thursday against criticism from rival Mitt Romney over the spiraling national debt
Romney campaign begins quiet push for African American voters
But on campaign trip to poor black neighborhood, protests greet effort to chip away at Obama’s margins.
Senate fails to agree on bill to stop student loan rates from doubling
After votes on measures to freeze rates before increase in July, the issue is just where it began: stuck.
The art of the political stonewall
THE FIX | Politicians don’t like to answer questions directly. And that goes double when they are talking about something uncomfortable.
Why John Edwards is guilty
SHE THE PEOPLE | His lawyers put on a bare-bones defense, but someone in the jury room obviously thinks the prosecution made their case.
Justices: Double jeopardy doesn’t protect against murder retrial
Arkansas may retry a man for murder even though jurors were unanimous that he was not guilty.
Can Romney win over Hispanics?
TRAIL MIX VIDEO | The presumptive GOP nominee and his party face a tough road as they try to court Latinos.
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