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Mitt Romney fact check: Is he actually against redistribution?Mitt Romney is treating 'redistribution' like a dirty word. But while he might like it less than Democrats do, Romney clearly believes in redistribution, too.
Are Romney's '47 percent' comments beginning to move the polls?At first glance, the latest polls don't look good for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney. A Gallup survey shows his '47 percent' remarks cost him some support among independent voters. But it's weeks until the election, and that effect may not persist.
For a change, how about a Romney rebound?Without question, it's been the worst stretch of Mitt Romney's campaign – which means the Republican nominee may actually be poised to spring back soon.
Could Mitt Romney 'victims' comment be good for his campaign?That's what some conservatives assert. The uproar over Mitt Romney's remarks that 47 percent of Americans see themselves as 'victims' and feel entitled to government support is an opportunity to emphasize how Romney differs from Obama over the role of government, they say.
Mitt Romney video and the 47 percent: Who doesn't pay income taxes?In a video of a May fundraiser, Mitt Romney says his message can't connect with the 47 percent of Americans who don't pay income tax. Mostly, these people are poor or elderly.
Mitt Romney 'victim' remarks: a game changer?Barack Obama's 'guns or religion' gaffe didn't flip votes. Gaffes seldom do. But many voters question whether Mitt Romney 'understands the problems of people like me' – and his claim that 47 percent of Americans 'believe they are victims' doesn't help.
Mitt Romney changes his strategy. Why the shift now?A top Mitt Romney aide says the GOP presidential nominee plans to be more specific about his policy plans, now that more voters are paying attention to the race. But there is probably more to the move than that.
Why divisions in Romney campaign might matterIt's not a good sign when campaign aides start sniping at one another, in public, weeks before an election. What's striking in this case is that Mitt Romney is just three percentage points behind. Staff shake-up in the works?
Swing state polls: Is Mitt Romney running out of time?President Obama's edge in key swing states appears to be growing. And while he may only hold single-digit leads, it's getting harder to see how Mitt Romney can reverse the current trajectory.
Unrest in Middle East: What would President Romney do?The attacks against US diplomatic outposts in Egypt, Libya, and elsewhere in the Middle East have sharpened focus on President Obama's policies – and what Mitt Romney's would be.
Egypt embassy protests: Will Mitt Romney's comments matter in November?Gaffes spoken in haste on the campaign trail can fade. But an inaccurate statement, geared for political advantage at a time of national crisis, could have a longer impact on the presidential race.
On one issue, most Americans agree: They think President Obama will winNational polls show President Obama holds just a slight lead over Mitt Romney – but far more Americans say they believe the president will be the ultimate victor in November.
Good news for Romney? Obama ramps up ad buys in WisconsinFour years after winning Wisconsin by 14 points, the Obama campaign's decision to run ads there underscores how competitive the Badger State has become.
Why campaign 2012 didn't really stop on 9/11Sept. 11 is a day of remembrance, but it's also a day closer to a fiercely contested presidential election, and the campaign – via Internet, mail, even speeches – is hard to turn off.
Romney 9/11 speech: Chance to make up for convention omission?Romney addresses the National Guard convention Tuesday, amid lingering criticism over his decision not to mention Afghanistan or thank the troops in his address at the GOP convention.
President Obama's convention 'bounce': Is it already starting to fade?Polls suggested that President Obama got a bigger surge in support after his convention than did Mitt Romney. But some new polls show that the bounce is coming back to earth.
Did Mitt Romney misrepresent his health-care proposals on 'Meet the Press'?On 'Meet the Press,' Mitt Romney said one part of Obamacare he'd like to preserve is coverage for those with preexisting conditions. But 'continuous coverage' is key, his campaign stated later.
Obama gets convention 'bounce': Should Mitt Romney be worried?Monday's polls give President Obama a 5 point lead over Mitt Romney after national conventions, but Romney pollsters say the state of the economy will be decisive in November's vote.
Democratic convention platform debacle: How much will it matter?The kerfuffle over the omission – and reinsertion – of references to God and Jerusalem may not seem like a big deal. But Republicans won't let it die anytime soon.
Elizabeth Warren speech: Stirring, or a stretch of the facts?Elizabeth Warren, who is running for the US Senate from Massachusetts, got the Democratic convention crowd excited Wednesday. But fact checkers found some points to dispute.
