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Walker, Barrett Divided on State of Wisconsin's Economy

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WXOW) – Governor Scott Walker visited the Republican Victory Center in Green Bay Sunday, roughly two weeks before Wisconsin's voters will decide whether or not to recall him from office.

Meanwhile, Walker's Democratic challenger spoke at Churches across Milwaukee Sunday. More>>

Ron Paul supporters dominate Minn. GOP convention

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) -- Supporters of maverick Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul are seizing control of Minnesota's state Republican Convention. More>>

Eric Hovde on Capitol City Sunday

MADISON (WXOW) -- U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde (R) believes it is time for citizen legislators to take back America. The Madison millionaire is the featured guest on this weekend's edition of Capitol City Sunday. More>>

Gov. Walker responds to discrepancies in job numbers

Gov. Scott Walker celebrated the groundbreaking of Wilde East Towne Honda in Madison on Friday. More>>

Obama holds 2-to-1 cash advantage over Romney

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama holds a cash advantage of more than 2-to-1 over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, but the president's money advantage is beginning to dwindle. More>>

Walker, Barrett continue sparring over jobs

Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic challenger Tom Barrett are sparring for a fifth day over how many jobs have been created or lost in Wisconsin. More>>

Obama stance adds fuel in marriage battlegrounds

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage has emboldened activists and politicians on both sides of the issue. It has set off a flurry of political activity in a number More>>

Bills takes early lead for GOP Senate endorsement

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota state Rep. Kurt Bills has jumped to an early lead in the race for U.S. Senate endorsement at the Republican State Convention. Balloting started around lunchtime Friday More>>

DOT warns about political signs along roadways

MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) - With a major election set for June 5, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding citizens that state law prohibits the placement of any type of sign – including political, commercial or garage sale signs – on state highway right of way. More>>

Walker says he has no interest in higher office

Gov. Scott Walker says he has no interest in higher office and there's no job he wants more than to remain governor of Wisconsin. More>>

Walker still won't commit to right to work veto

Gov. Scott Walker says he will work against passage of any bill making Wisconsin a right to work state, but he still won't commit to issuing a veto should such a bill pass. More>>

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Biden: Running company not same as leading country
Biden: Running company not same as leading country
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden says the business background that Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney touts on the campaign trail doesn't necessarily make him fit to runMore >>
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden says the business background that Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney touts on the campaign trail doesn't necessarily make him fit to runMore >>
Romney: Obama focused on 'character assassination'
Romney: Obama focused on 'character assassination'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney says his campaign is about the future while President Barack Obama's is about "character assassination." But he offered no examples,More >>
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney says his campaign is about the future while President Barack Obama's is about "character assassination." But he offered no examples,More >>
Romney to run first general election TV ad
Romney to run first general election TV ad
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says he'll run his first TV ad of the general campaign in a couple of days. Romney told reporters Thursday that it will be aMore >>
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says he'll run his first TV ad of the general campaign in a couple of days.More >>
Sen. Kohl pushes for bulletproof vest
Sen. Kohl pushes for bulletproof vest
Washington, DC (WXOW) - The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday approved legislation backed by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl to help provide law enforcement officers with life-saving bulletproof vests. InMore >>
Washington, DC (WXOW) - The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday approved legislation backed by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl to help provide law enforcement officers with life-saving bulletproof vests. More >>
Romney, Republican Party raise $40M in April
Romney, Republican Party raise $40M in April
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney and the GOP raised a combined $40.1 million in April.More >>
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney and the GOP raised a combined $40.1 million in April.More >>
Is Tom Barrett responsible for all Milwaukee's problems?
Is Tom Barrett responsible for all Milwaukee's problems?
A political ad on telvision is attacking democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett for his record as mayor of Milwaukee.More >>
A political ad on television is attacking democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett for his record as mayor of Milwaukee.More >>
Coroner: RFK Jr.'s wife died of hanging
Coroner: RFK Jr.'s wife died of hanging
A medical examiner in suburban New York says the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxiation due to hanging.More >>
A medical examiner in suburban New York says the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxiation due to hanging.More >>
Gov. Walker leads Barrett in new poll
Gov. Walker leads Barrett in new poll
Milwaukee, WI (WXOW)- A new Marquette Law School Poll shows that with three weeks to go until the recall election Governor Scott Walker has taken the lead over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. The poll showsMore >>
Milwaukee, WI (WXOW)- A new Marquette Law School Poll shows that with three weeks to go until the recall election Governor Scott Walker has taken the lead over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. The poll showsMore >>
Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist
Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than inMore >>
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than inMore >>
Obama raises nearly $44 million for campaign, Dems in April
Obama raises nearly $44 million for campaign, Dems in April
According to Obama's campaign, 400,000 donors contributed last month, including 169,000 who donated for the first time.More >>
According to Obama's campaign, 400,000 donors contributed last month, including 169,000 who donated for the first time.More >>
Report: More positive jobs numbers in Wisconsin
Report: More positive jobs numbers in Wisconsin
According to a new report released by the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin added more than 23,300 jobs last year.More >>
According to a new report released by the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin added more than 23,300 jobs last year.More >>
Romney wins Nebraska, Oregon primaries
Romney wins Nebraska, Oregon primaries
Mitt Romney is adding two more victories to his win column.More >>
Mitt Romney is adding two more victories to his win column.More >>
College students face obstacle to voting in recall election
College students face obstacle to voting in recall election
MADISON (WKOW) -- After Tuesday's monthly meeting of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, it became clear a lot of people could miss their opportunity to vote in the June 5th recall electionMore >>
MADISON (WKOW) - After Tuesday's monthly meeting of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, it became clear a lot of people could miss their opportunity to vote in the June 5th recall election.More >>
Barrett ad goes after Walker for law repeal
Barrett ad goes after Walker for law repeal
The latest television ad from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett accuses Gov. Scott Walker of saying no to equal pay for women.More >>
The latest television ad from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett accuses Gov. Scott Walker of saying no to equal pay for women.More >>
Emails from Barrett's wife violated MPS policy
Emails from Barrett's wife violated MPS policy
Milwaukee Public School officials say the wife of Mayor Tom Barrett sent three emails last year that violated district policy.More >>
Milwaukee Public School officials say the wife of Mayor Tom Barrett sent three emails last year that violated district policy.More >>
GAB officials say locals can ban weapons at polls
GAB officials say locals can ban weapons at polls
State election officials say local governments can ban concealed weapons at all polling sites, from city halls to assisted living homes.More >>
State election officials say local governments can ban concealed weapons at all polling sites, from city halls to assisted living homes.More >>
Sen. Shilling named to committee on child abuse reporting
Sen. Shilling named to committee on child abuse reporting
MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) - Sen. Jennifer Shilling is named to a special committee looking at how child abuse and neglect cases are reported in Wisconsin. Shilling announced she'll serve as the Vice-ChairMore >>
MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) - Sen. Jennifer Shilling is named to a special committee looking at how child abuse and neglect cases are reported in Wisconsin. Shilling announced she'll serve as the Vice-ChairMore >>
Pawlenty denies any interest in VP job
Pawlenty denies any interest in VP job
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Former presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty says he wants off the list of potential running mates for Mitt Romney. The former two-term Minnesota governor emphatically denied any ambitionMore >>
Former presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty says he wants off the list of potential running mates for Mitt Romney.More >>
Barrett: Walker 'stonewalling' on investigation
Barrett: Walker 'stonewalling' on investigation
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says Gov. Scott Walker is "stonewalling" the public by not releasing more information about his involvement with an ongoing secret criminal investigation and his creation of a legal defense fund.More >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says Gov. Scott Walker is "stonewalling" the public by not releasing more information about his involvement with an ongoing secret criminal investigation and his creation of a legal defense fund.More >>
Feds: Wis. proposal for education waiver lacking
Feds: Wis. proposal for education waiver lacking
A federal review criticizes Wisconsin's application for flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind law, saying the state's proposal for holding schools accountable is vague and deficient.More >>
A federal review criticizes Wisconsin's application for flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind law, saying the state's proposal for holding schools accountable is vague and deficient.More >>
Experts say no GOP endorsement levels U.S. Senate playing field
Experts say no GOP endorsement levels U.S. Senate playing field
Recall efforts have dominated the headlines, but another race is heating up.More >>
Recall efforts have dominated the headlines, but another race is heating up.More >>
Thompson tells Republicans he's battle tested
Thompson tells Republicans he's battle tested
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson tells Republicans he should get their endorsement in the U.S. Senate race because he is battle tested and can start to work immediately in rolling back President Barack Obama's policies.More >>
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson tells Republicans he should get their endorsement in the U.S. Senate race because he is battle tested and can start to work immediately in rolling back President Barack Obama's policies.More >>
Neumann says America is in 'deep trouble'
Neumann says America is in 'deep trouble'
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Neumann says the country is in "deep trouble" and he has a conservative vision to fix it.More >>
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Neumann says the country is in "deep trouble" and he has a conservative vision to fix it.More >>
Fitzgerald says country headed in wrong direction
Fitzgerald says country headed in wrong direction
Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald is drawing on his experience leading the fight to pass Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining changes as he tries to win over Republicans to his campaign for the U.S. Senate.More >>
Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald is drawing on his experience leading the fight to pass Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining changes as he tries to win over Republicans to his campaign for the U.S. Senate.More >>
Hovde says ethics, morals and standards eroding
Hovde says ethics, morals and standards eroding
Republican Senate candidate and hedge fund manager Eric Hovde says the country's ethics, morals and standards are eroding and he's the best one to make courageous and principled decisions.More >>
Republican Senate candidate and hedge fund manager Eric Hovde says the country's ethics, morals and standards are eroding and he's the best one to make courageous and principled decisions.More >>
We Are Wisconsin rallies across state
We Are Wisconsin rallies across state
Saturday's Solidarity Kickoff campaign in Madison was one of nearly 30 statewideMore >>
Saturday's Solidarity Kickoff campaign in Madison was one of nearly 30 statewideMore >>
A look at Wisconsin recall logistics
A look at Wisconsin recall logistics
Wisconsin's recall elections are unexplored territory. That means there's plenty to learn before the June 5 elections.More >>
Wisconsin's recall elections are unexplored territory. That means there's plenty to learn before the June 5 elections.More >>
No one wins GOP endorsement for Senate race
No one wins GOP endorsement for Senate race
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Former Gov. Tommy Thompson will not be getting the endorsement of the Wisconsin Republican Party. He was eliminated in the second round of voting Saturday. Former congressmanMore >>
None of the four Republican candidates for U.S. Senate have captured the 60 percent support needed to win the Republican Party of Wisconsin endorsement.
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Walker defends job creation record at GOP convention
Walker defends job creation record at GOP convention
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WXOW) - Saturday was the second day of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Green Bay. Governor Scott Walker was there defending his record on job creation. Walker saysMore >>
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WXOW) - Saturday was the second day of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Green Bay. Governor Scott Walker was there defending his record on job creation.More >>
Same-Sex Marriage debate on Capitol City Sunday
Same-Sex Marriage debate on Capitol City Sunday
A liberal lawmaker and the head of the Madison Catholic Diocese discuss President Obama's support of gay marriage on this weekend's edition of Capitol City Sunday.More >>
A liberal lawmaker and the head of the Madison Catholic Diocese discuss President Obama's support of gay marriage on this weekend's edition of Capitol City Sunday.More >>
Walker discusses 'divide and conquer' comment
Walker discusses 'divide and conquer' comment
Gov. Scott Walker says a 2011 video that shows him discussing a "divide and conquer" strategy toward taking on unions was about taking on special interests and protecting taxpayers.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker says a 2011 video that shows him discussing a "divide and conquer" strategy toward taking on unions was about taking on special interests and protecting taxpayers.More >>
Walker says Republicans should focus on his race
Walker says Republicans should focus on his race
Embattled Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Republicans gathering for the state convention this weekend in Green Bay should be focused on ensuring he and five other Republicans survive June 5 recall elections.More >>
Embattled Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Republicans gathering for the state convention this weekend in Green Bay should be focused on ensuring he and five other Republicans survive June 5 recall elections.More >>
Gov. Walker challenges Barrett on budget
Gov. Walker challenges Barrett on budget
Governor Scott Walker wants Tom Barrett to explain what he would have done differently to fix the state's $3.6 billion budget deficit last year, because the Milwaukee Mayor has been very critical of his reforms.More >>
Governor Scott Walker wants Tom Barrett to explain what he would have done differently to fix the state's $3.6 billion budget deficit last year, because the Milwaukee Mayor has been very critical of his reforms.More >>
Fact Check: Lt. Gov. Kleefisch's first TV ad
Fact Check: Lt. Gov. Kleefisch's first TV ad
Is a new TV ad from Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch based on fact or fiction?More >>
Is a new TV ad from Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch based on fact or fiction?More >>
Kleefisch picks up NRA endorsement
Kleefisch picks up NRA endorsement
The organization says it gives Wisconsin's Lt. Governor an "A" rating for consistent support of pro-gun issues.More >>
The organization says it gives Wisconsin's Lt. Governor an "A" rating for consistent support of pro-gun issues.
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Senate vote clears Vikings for new stadium
Senate vote clears Vikings for new stadium
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC/AP) — It looks like the Vikings will not only be staying in Minnesota, they'll be getting a new stadium too. The Minnesota Vikings moved to within a governor's signature of gettingMore >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC/AP) — It looks like the Vikings will not only be staying in Minnesota, they'll be getting a new stadium too. The Minnesota Vikings moved to within a governor's signature of gettingMore >>
12th person granted immunity in Wis. John Doe case
12th person granted immunity in Wis. John Doe case
A 12th witness has been granted immunity in a secret Milwaukee County investigation that has already led to criminal charges against five people close to Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
A 12th witness has been granted immunity in a secret Milwaukee County investigation that has already led to criminal charges against five people close to Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Obama voices his support for gay marriage
Obama voices his support for gay marriage
President Barack Obama says he now supports same-sex marriage, ending months of equivocation on a subject with powerful election-year consequences.More >>
President Barack Obama says he now supports same-sex marriage, ending months of equivocation on a subject with powerful election-year consequences.More >>
Walker, Barrett Rematch Begins
Walker, Barrett Rematch Begins
La Crosse, WI (WXOW)-- The turnout for last night's vote was the highest primary turnout in 60 years, with a little more than 30 percent. Here in La Crosse County turnout was about 32 percent. Tuesday'sMore >>
La Crosse, WI (WXOW)-- The turnout for last night's vote was the highest primary turnout in 60 years, with a little more than 30 percent. Here in La Crosse County turnout was about 32 percent. Tuesday'sMore >>
Minn. Legislature finalizes new tax bill
Minn. Legislature finalizes new tax bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A conference committee has finalized a new tax policy bill with breaks for businesses, but less than they would have gotten in a tax bill vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton last week. TheMore >>
A conference committee has finalized a new tax policy bill with breaks for businesses, but less than they would have gotten in a tax bill vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton last week.More >>
Walker agrees to 2 debates before election
Walker agrees to 2 debates before election
Gov. Scott Walker says he will participate in two debates before the June 5 recall election even though his Democratic rival Tom Barrett wants him to do four.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker says he will participate in two debates before the June 5 recall election even though his Democratic rival Tom Barrett wants him to do four.More >>
Barrett wants 4 debates with Walker before June 5 election
Barrett wants 4 debates with Walker before June 5 election
Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he wants to debate incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker four times before the June 5 recall election.More >>
Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he wants to debate incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker four times before the June 5 recall election.More >>
Turnout for recall primary breaks 30 percent
Turnout for recall primary breaks 30 percent
Turnout for the recall primary election broke 30 percent, the highest for a partisan primary in Wisconsin in 60 years.More >>
Turnout for the recall primary election broke 30 percent, the highest for a partisan primary in Wisconsin in 60 years.More >>
Local Party Chairs React to Primary Results
Local Party Chairs React to Primary Results
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- La Crosse County Democrats and Republicans say they're prepped and ready for round two of Scott Walker vs. Tom Barrett. Barrett, the Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee, defeatedMore >>
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- La Crosse County Democrats and Republicans say they're prepped and ready for round two of Scott Walker vs. Tom Barrett.More >>
Falk praises Barrett's victory in recall primary
Falk praises Barrett's victory in recall primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk says she will join with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to work for his victory over Republican Gov. Scott Walker in four short weeks. SheMore >>
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk says she will join with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to work for his victory over Republican Gov. Scott Walker in four short weeks.More >>
Barrett victory statement
Barrett victory statement
MILWAUKEE -- (NEWS RELEASE) - "Tonight, I am humbled by and grateful for the support of Wisconsinites across our great state. I want to congratulate Kathleen Falk, Kathleen Vinehout, and Doug La FolletteMore >>
MILWAUKEE -- (NEWS RELEASE) - "Tonight, I am humbled by and grateful for the support of Wisconsinites across our great state. I want to congratulate Kathleen Falk, Kathleen Vinehout, and Doug La FolletteMore >>
Lehman defeats fake Dem. in Dist. 21 Senate recall race
Lehman defeats fake Dem. in Dist. 21 Senate recall race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Former state Rep. John Lehman has defeated fake Democrat Tamra Varebrook in a state Senate recall primary. Unofficial results from Tuesday's election show Lehman, a Racine Democrat,More >>
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Former state Rep. John Lehman has defeated fake Democrat Tamra Varebrook in a state Senate recall primary. Unofficial results from Tuesday's election show Lehman, a Racine Democrat,More >>
Donna Seidel defeats fake Dem in Senate recall
Donna Seidel defeats fake Dem in Senate recall
State Rep. Donna Seidel won the State Senate District 29 recall primary.More >>
State Rep. Donna Seidel won the State Senate District 29 recall primary.More >>
Former Rep. Kristin Dexter wins in recall primary
Former Rep. Kristin Dexter wins in recall primary
Former state Representative Kristin Dexter won the Democratic primary in a state Senate recall race.More >>
Former state Representative Kristin Dexter won the Democratic primary in a state Senate recall race.More >>
Walker campaign says Barrett heading for a loss
Walker campaign says Barrett heading for a loss
Governor Scott Walker's campaign says Democrat Tom Barrett is about to enter his "third statewide losing campaign."More >>
Governor Scott Walker's campaign says Democrat Tom Barrett is about to enter his "third statewide losing campaign."More >>

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New Obama ad challenges Mitt Romney's economics
New Obama ad challenges Mitt Romney's economics
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is keeping up its effort to paint Mitt Romney as a job-destroying corporate raider at Bain Capital.More >>
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is keeping up its effort to paint Mitt Romney as a job-destroying corporate raider at Bain Capital.More >>
With cookies and conversations, Romney tries charm
With cookies and conversations, Romney tries charm
Mitt Romney is on a charm offensive with the national reporters covering his campaign for president.More >>
Mitt Romney is on a charm offensive.More >>
Romney releases first general election TV ad
Romney releases first general election TV ad
Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has released a new television ad outlining steps Romney would take on the first day of his presidency.More >>
Mitt Romney's first general-election TV commercial promises he would introduce tax cuts and approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline on the first day of his presidency.More >>
Romney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign ads
Romney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign ads
Mitt Romney swiftly and firmly distanced himself Thursday from a group exploring plans to target President Barack Obama's relationship with a controversial former pastor. More >>
Mitt Romney swiftly and firmly distanced himself Thursday from a group exploring plans to target President Barack Obama's relationship with a controversial former pastor. More >>
Romney's April money suggests GOP rallying for him
Romney's April money suggests GOP rallying for him
Mitt Romney and his party raised $40 million in April.More >>
Mitt Romney and his Republican Party raised $40 million in April, an unexpectedly strong haul in the first month of the general campaign that illustrates enthusiasm within the GOP and threatens President Barack Obama's...More >>
Romney, Republican Party raise $40M in April
Romney, Republican Party raise $40M in April
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney and his party raised a combined $40.1 million in April.More >>
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney and his party together raised $40.1 million in April.More >>
Romney inches closer to clinching GOP nomination
Romney inches closer to clinching GOP nomination
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has won most of the delegates in the Oregon primary, leaving him 155 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won most of the delegates in the Oregon primary, leaving him 153 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
Role unlikely for George W. Bush in Romney bid
Role unlikely for George W. Bush in Romney bid
George W. Bush has finally weighed on the presidential race - with a terse "I'm for Mitt Romney."More >>
After months of silence, George W. Bush finally weighed on the presidential race - with four short words.More >>
Romney pins 'prairie fire of debt' on Obama
Romney pins 'prairie fire of debt' on Obama
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is criticizing President Barack Obama's handling of the national debt in Iowa, a Midwestern battleground he hasn't visited since the state's leadoff nominating...More >>
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday painted President Barack Obama as a reckless steward of the country's economy and, as proof, pointed to "a financial crisis of debt and spending that threatens...More >>
George W. Bush offers tepid endorsement of Romney
George W. Bush offers tepid endorsement of Romney
George W. Bush is backing presumptive Republican White House nominee Mitt Romney.More >>
George W. Bush is backing presumptive Republican White House nominee Mitt Romney.More >>

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Allies on 'irreversible' course to end Afghan war
Allies on 'irreversible' course to end Afghan war
As President Barack Obama and fellow NATO leaders herald the coming end of the deeply unpopular Afghanistan war, they face the grim reality of two more years of fighting ahead and more of their troops sure to die in combat.More >>
President Barack Obama and leaders around the globe locked down an exit path from the war in Afghanistan, affirming Monday that they will close the largely stalemated conflict at the end of 2014, a strategy that means their...More >>
Romney to raise about $10 million in NY, Conn.
Romney to raise about $10 million in NY, Conn.
Chasing President Barack Obama's cash advantage, Republican challenger Mitt Romney expects to raise $10 million during a three-day fundraising swing through the New York area that included a video meeting with donors in...More >>
Chasing President Barack Obama's cash advantage, Republican challenger Mitt Romney expects to raise $10 million during a three-day fundraising swing through the New York area that included a video meeting with donors in...More >>
Mandel, Renacci donations subject of federal probe
Mandel, Renacci donations subject of federal probe
Federal officials have investigated questionable campaign contributions to two Ohio officeholders, U.S. Rep. James Renacci (reh-NAY'-see) and state treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel (man-DEHL').More >>
Federal officials have investigated questionable campaign contributions to two Ohio officeholders, Rep. James Renacci (reh-NAY'-see) and state treasurer and Senate candidate Josh Mandel (man-DEHL'), both Republicans.More >>
Obama meets briefly with Pakistani president
Obama meets briefly with Pakistani president
President Barack Obama met briefly on the sidelines of the NATO summit with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.More >>
President Barack Obama met briefly on the sidelines of the NATO summit with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.More >>
Romney to raise about $10 million in NY, Conn.
Romney to raise about $10 million in NY, Conn.
Mitt Romney is set to raise about $10 million during a fundraising swing through New York and Connecticut.More >>
Mitt Romney is set to raise about $10 million during a fundraising swing through New York and Connecticut.More >>
THE RACE: Obama and Romney fight over budget goals
THE RACE: Obama and Romney fight over budget goals
By TOM RAUM Associated Press The presidential race is shaping up as a battle between Republican calls for more government austerity and Democratic appeals for more spending to promote jobs and growth with...More >>
By TOM RAUM Associated Press The presidential race is shaping up as a battle between Republican calls for more government austerity and Democratic appeals for more spending to promote jobs and growth with...More >>
Where Romney, Sen. Brown stand on various issues
Where Romney, Sen. Brown stand on various issues
By The Associated Press Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and U.S. Sen. Scott Brown publicly support each other and even share key advisers. But on many topics, from foreign policy to social...More >>
By The Associated Press Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and U.S. Sen. Scott Brown publicly support each other and even share key advisers. But on many topics, from foreign policy to social...More >>
Romney, US Sen. Brown play down past connections
Romney, US Sen. Brown play down past connections
Massachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers.More >>
Massachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers.More >>
Europe faces difficult search for growth
Europe faces difficult search for growth
On paper at least, European leaders agree: They need stronger growth measures to help their economies expand out of their 2½-year-old government debt crisis. Figuring out exactly what those new steps might be will be the...More >>
On paper at least, European leaders agree: They need stronger growth measures to help their economies expand out of their 2½-year-old government debt crisis. Figuring out exactly what those new steps might be will be the...More >>
Newark mayor: Romney business record is fair game
Newark mayor: Romney business record is fair game
Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker is backing off comments he made earlier Sunday, when he criticized President Barack Obama's re-election campaign for its attacks on Bain Capital, the private equity firm once run by...More >>
Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker is backing off comments he made earlier Sunday, when he criticized President Barack Obama's re-election campaign for its attacks on Bain Capital, the private equity firm once run by...More >>

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