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Audit the fed? Gold standard? Five new things in GOP platformParty leaders may say they haven't read the GOP platform, but it is an important safety valve for Republicans leery of the nominee. The 2012 edition has more than one nod to Ron Paul supporters.
Obama vs. Romney 101: Where are the sharpest divides?Both parties say that America stands at a crossroads – and that this election will determine which of two starkly different paths it will take. Election-year hyperbole? Not really. The Monitor examines how Mitt Romney and Barack Obama differ on the many important issues facing the nation.
The Paul Ryan budget: 5 go-to sources for understanding it Looking for in-depth analysis of the Paul Ryan budget plan? D.C. Decoder has compiled a list of excellent sources to help you sort out truth from fiction.- The Paul Ryan budget: 5 go-to sources for understanding it Looking for in-depth analysis of the Paul Ryan budget plan? D.C. Decoder has compiled a list of excellent sources to help you sort out truth from fiction.
Did Juan Williams go too far by slamming Ann Romney as 'corporate wife'?Fox News pundit Juan Williams has angered conservatives with his slight on Ann Romney. Many Americans could be upset at the jibe, given that they tend to give political wives a pass.
How can GOP steal young voters from Obama? Jobs.In a shift, Republicans at their national convention are showcasing young voters. They acknowledge that President Obama has the cool factor. But they think they can woo young voters – many of whom are out of work – with jobs.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs Whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama occupies the White House in January, one of them will have to deal with more than 12 million jobless Americans, or a little over 8 percent of the total workforce. Where do the candidates stand on issues relating to jobs?
Chris Christie's big hope in GOP convention speech: an Obama repeatNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will give the keynote address at the GOP convention Tuesday night. It's a prestigious slot that usually leads to very little – except in one recent case.
Republican convention looks like a tea party gatheringMost tea party Republicans have come to accept Mitt Romney as one of their own. But it's really Paul Ryan that they're enthusiastic about, and many of their champions are key speakers.
Fuel-efficient US cars? Obama sets target of 54.5 mpg by 2025.The 54.5 mpg target is double the average fuel efficiency of today's US vehicle fleet. Automakers and environmentalists endorsed the new standards, but some Republicans decried the regulatory burden.
Monitor BreakfastWhat did John Boehner actually say about GOP and minority voters?One media report suggested that House Speaker John Boehner told reporters Monday that he hoped minorities would not vote this fall. The video suggests differently.
Artur Davis and Charlie Crist star in 'The Party-switchers Game'Switchers lend a bipartisan sheen to a political party during the conventions, perhaps the most partisan affairs of the year. That's why Artur Davis will speak at the GOP convention, and Charlie Crist at the Democrats'.
Rick Santorum: Why his convention speech mattersRick Santorum is addressing the convention Tuesday night. Romney's primary foe is now a key ally in the battle to defeat Obama – and keep the party's social conservative wing in line. But there's also a downside.
Should Chris Matthews be fired for 'race card' rant at RNC chief?MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews unleashed a rant at Republican National Committee Chief Reince Priebus Monday, leading to calls among some conservatives that he be fired.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
Which cities have the inside track on hosting political conventions?One city hosted 10 of the first 11 major party presidential nomination meetings held in America. Can you guess which one?
Karl Rove: 5 deep thoughts at start of GOP convention Karl Rove has resuscitated his political career and now runs Crossroads GPS and American Crossroads, two political organizations that could spend $1 billion combined to promote Republicans during the coming election. Here are five political pearls from arguably the No. 1 conservative powerbroker in America.
Americans see Mitt Romney as candidate for the rich, poll findsThe problem is not that Mitt Romney is rich, according to a new Pew survey. It's that he is seen as being a president who would help the rich more than the middle class.
Bad news for Romney: More interest in GOP platform than in speech, poll saysA Pew poll finds 52 percent of Americans are interested in the GOP platform, while 44 percent are interested in Romney's acceptance speech. This bodes ill for his ability to shake up the close race.
Monitor BreakfastAre Republican convention and platform too long? John Boehner thinks so.House Speaker John Boehner suggests that both party conventions (three days) and platforms (60 pages) need to be downsized to make them more accessible to average Americans.
