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Obama opens up lead over Romney with NASCAR voters: Another straw the wind?A new poll shows 49 percent of NASCAR fans would vote for Barack Obama. Does this mean a core conservative constituency has shifted away from Mitt Romney? Not really.
Best lines of Democratic convention – from Jennifer Granholm to John KerryFormer Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Sen. John Kerry got in some good zingers. Bill Clinton was, well, Bill Clinton, and Malia and Sasha Obama still had to go to school today.
Video of the GOP convention: Take a peek behind the curtainThe Monitor's Warren Richey was in Tampa, Fla., last week, cameras in hand, to capture the wacky theater that is a political convention. The GOP convention you saw on TV was the scripted version. There's oh so much more.
Who coined the name 'United States of America'? Mystery gets new twist.Historians continue to debate who came up with the formulation 'United States of America' as the name for the new nation. A new discovery could shift the discussion.
Paul Ryan shirtless? We're more interested in his widow's peak.That distinctive downward point in the hairline of Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, may be a sign of bigger things to come. Research shows a widow's peak is a plus in politics. It certainly didn't hurt President Reagan.
Mitt Romney VP pick: Convention speaker list offers fresh tea leavesPressure is mounting on Mitt Romney to 'go bold' with his VP pick, even if the assumption is that he'll play it safe. A three-day bus tour at week's end is being eyed as a good time to make an announcement.
Romney tax returns: Harry Reid may be bluffing, but he's winningThere's no proof that Sen. Harry Reid is correct in asserting that Mitt Romney paid no taxes for 10 years. But he has succeeded in keeping the political universe focused on Romney's wealth and finances, not the struggling economy.
Ron Paul vs. Ben Bernanke: final battle ends on surprising noteWith Rep. Ron Paul retiring this year, his epic battles with Federal Reserve chairmen are coming to an end. But his last run-in with Ben Bernanke took a more reflective turn.
Outside Supreme Court, health-care ruling ignites cauldron of emotionThursday's Supreme Court ruling brought out a full range of views on President Obama's signature health-care reform – not unlike the mixed state of public opinion on the law.
Courting the cookie vote: Obama vs. Romney in the presidential bake-offForget Democrat vs. Republican. How about Chocolate Chip vs. Oatmeal Raisin? Political preferences are but one way to choose a White House occupant.
Obama gets green-carpet treatment in Boston, as dollars roll inThe president raked in at least $3 million for his reelection bid during a trip to Boston on Monday. Though Mitt Romney was governor of Massachusetts, Obama leads him there in fundraising and in the polls.
'Robin Hood tax': What is it and why does Occupy want it?As Jamie Dimon testifies before Congress (again), Occupy protesters don pointy hats to promote the 'Robin Hood tax' on stock and bond transactions – an idea Washington opposes.
Spain's empty townhouses and Obama's reelection bid: what's the link?Sightseeing in Spain reveals just how down in the dumps the economy is there. If the rest of Europe doesn't come to the rescue, a debt crisis in Spain could move like a tsunami across the Atlantic, possibly engulfing the US economy – and sinking Obama's reelection bid.
Mitt Romney repudiates idea of using Jeremiah Wright against ObamaMitt Romney spoke out Thursday after The New York Times reported on a plan to use the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's 'black liberation theology' – and his role as Obama's former pastor – to go after the president.
With graduation speeches, Obama, Romney target 'must win' audiencesObama, whose campaign is targeting women voters this election year, zeroed in on Barnard – a top women's college. Romney spoke two days ago at Liberty University, full of evangelicals.
Rick Santorum tells Jay Leno why Romney endorsement was 'buried'Rick Santorum told 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno, 'This was a letter to my supporters – who were for me.' Not Mitt Romney. The socially liberal Leno also pressed Mr. Santorum on cultural issues.
A possible blessing for Dick Lugar in fight to retain US Senate seatA primary vote Tuesday in Indiana will determine if Sen. Dick Lugar (R) will get the GOP nod to run again for his seat. It helps Lugar that Rick Santorum, who would have drawn a lot of conservative voters to the polls, is out of the presidential race, analysts note.
On National Day of Prayer, plenty of politicsNational Day of Prayer activities may have more political undertones than usual this year, as religious groups take aim at what they see as President Obama's attacks on religious freedom.
Mitt Romney is a Swiss-bank-account-owning liar. So says Newt Gingrich.Newt Gingrich has lobbed one attack after another on front-runner Mitt Romney, driving down Mr. Romney's likability rating among voters. The Obama campaign has compiled the slams in a video.
White House Correspondents' Dinner: Who's coming?Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan are the latest celebs to emerge on the list for Washington's annual 'nerd prom,' the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Here's a list of other names.
