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Rep. Charles Rangel defies demographics, censure to win tough primaryRep. Charles Rangel, an icon in Harlem, called on more than 40 years of a storied history – including bringing home the bacon as former chairman of a powerful House committee – to win a Democratic primary that all but assures victory in November.
Sen. Orrin Hatch survives tea party primary challenge: how he did itOrrin Hatch, a six-term veteran of the US Senate, fought off a tea party-backed challenge in Utah’s Republican primary Tuesday. His tactics could serve as a lesson for other GOP incumbents.
Poll: Obama beating Romney in Florida, Ohio, and PennsylvaniaA new Quinnipiac poll shows President Obama beating Mitt Romney in these three battleground states, while in May, the race was too close to call in Florida and Ohio.
Is today's Democratic primary the last hurrah for Rep. Charles Rangel?Charles Rangel has a storied past in Harlem and the US House of Representatives, where he has served 21 terms. But ethics violations, censure, and redistricting could take a toll in Tuesday's primary.- Ruling on Arizona immigration law: Both sides claim victoryBoth President Obama and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) declared victories of sorts in the statements they issued, although presidential candidate Mitt Romney was vaguer in his response.
Poll: Supreme Court ruling on Arizona immigration may alienate Latino votersSixty percent of Latino voters polled in five battleground states said a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Arizona immigration law would contribute to a hostile environment for immigrants and Latinos.
Sen. Orrin Hatch: Will the tea party bring him down in Utah?Six-term US Sen. Orrin Hatch faces his first Republican primary election since 1976, challenged by tea party favorite State Senator Dan Liljenquist. Will Hatch suffer the same political fate at the hands of the tea party as defeated GOP Senate veterans Bob Bennett and Richard Lugar?
Obama and Romney both challenged on Latino voteRomney needs to soften his tough-guy image on immigration, and Obama needs to generate the kind of enthusiasm among Latino voters he had in 2008. At the moment, according to a new poll, Obama is well ahead among such voters in five key battleground states.
In pitch to Latinos, Obama renews pledge on immigration reformIn an election-year pitch to a core constituency, Obama told a friendly audience of Latino leaders meeting in the battleground state of Florida that he would renew his fight for immigration reform.
Mitt Romney immigration policy: Will it win some Latino voters?In an address to Latino officials Thursday, Mitt Romney softened his tone as he laid out immigration policy. But he still won't say whether he would first overturn Obama's new policy to help young illegal immigrants.
Four gambits Obama could try to boost election prospects President Obama got big headlines – and a political bounce – from his new policy protecting some young illegal immigrants from deportation and offering them temporary work permits. By a 2-to-1 margin, likely American voters support the move, according to a Bloomberg poll. So what other potential gambits does Mr. Obama have in his hip pocket, especially if he needs another jolt before Election Day? Here are four.
Mitt Romney says Marco Rubio is being vetted for VP. What's going on?First, news reports said Sen. Marco Rubio is not under consideration as a running mate for the GOP ticket. Then Mitt Romney himself said the Florida senator is 'being throughly vetted.' Either way, it wasn't the best day for Rubio.
FocusUnpacking 'Romneyomics': how Mitt would adjust dials on the US economyMItt Romney offers a prescription for the ailing US economy that hews to Republican principles. But it also has some unorthodox differences. Well-off Americans could get fewer government benefits and pay more for Medicare.- FocusUnpacking 'Romneyomics': how Mitt would adjust dials on the US economyMItt Romney offers a prescription for the ailing US economy that hews to Republican principles. But it also has some unorthodox differences. Well-off Americans could get fewer government benefits and pay more for Medicare.
Will black voters grouse over Obama move to aid young illegal immigrants?Obama's move to give work permits to certain illegal immigrants may not sit well with job-hungry African-Americans. Some analysts say it could hurt him among his most faithful constituency: black voters. Others say no way.
Mitt Romney defends his stance on taxes, rejecting revenue hikeMitt Romney reiterated his position Sunday and drew clear lines of contrast with President Obama, who has encouraged Americans to consider tax hikes on the wealthy.
US Senate: Can a Maine independent heal a broken Congress?Independent former Gov. Angus King, who is running for the US Senate seat of disillusioned moderate Republican Olympia Snowe, hopes to play kingmaker in a divided Congress.
Mitt Romney sits for an interview, and not just on Fox NewsMitt Romney sat down for an interview on 'Face the Nation,' fielding hard balls not typically thrown at him on Fox News. Meanwhile, Obama strategist David Plouffe darted among four other Sunday talk shows, zinging Romney and defending Obama's controversial moves.
Obama scores on immigration, but it’s still 'the economy, stupid'President Obama's announcement on young illegal immigrants this week was a smart tactical move. But the main question he still faces is: 'Are you better off now than you were four years ago,' as Ronald Reagan put it in ousting Jimmy Carter in 1980.
Obama-Romney battle puts Senate race in Virginia in 'eye of the storm'With Senate primary victories on Tuesday, George Allen (R) and Tim Kaine (D) will battle for a seat that could swing control of the Senate – in a state that could swing control of the White House.
