Initially, Romney defended his views, which appeared to hurt him in the polls. But today he disavowed them, saying “my life has shown that I care about 100 percent (of people).”
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Summers to fundraise in DC as Senate race narrows
The National Republican Senatorial Committee and members of the Senate Republican leadership are hosting the fundraiser, which lists donation levels from $250 to $5,000.
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Bill Clinton in NH to campaign for Obama
The event is happening this afternoon, just hours before the first presidential debate.
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View tax returns released by King, Summers, Dill
KING’S TAX RETURNS 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 SUMMERS’ TAX RETURNS 2004-2011 DILL’S TAX RETURNS 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
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Romney’s message may be losing its luster in NH
Some voters say they are turned off by his shift to the right on issues like abortion, while others seem to have absorbed the message from Obama campaign ads.
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Obama trying to avoid miscue in first debate
Both parties say the first debate traditionally helps the challenger, whose stature tends to rise in the eyes of many voters by simply appearing on stage as the alternative.
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Hours of preparation for Romney ahead of debate
As the candidate has prepared for the first matchup, one question has loomed among both advisers and observers: Will he provoke Obama or will Obama provoke him?
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Dill, Summers tardy for own tax-return party
They produce some records after rival Angus King surprises them by meeting their deadline Monday.
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Romney criticizes Obama foreign policy record
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Republican Mitt Romney is arguing America needs new foreign policy leadership, using President Barack Obama’s handling of the Middle East as an opening to criticize the incumbent before Wednesday’s first presidential debate. With both candidates hunkered down and practicing for their first face-off, Romney is offering a mixed argument against the president […]
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Romneys paid $1.9 million in 2011 taxes
Romney engineered his returns to conform with his statement that he had paid at least 13 percent.