Romney’s announcement will likely anger many Republicans, who oppose an exception for abortion even if the mother’s health is in danger.
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Fight for women’s vote defines presidential race
A pollster says Obama must be careful not to look “extreme” in his use of reproductive issues, but that he’s been lucky because Republicans keep bringing them up on their own.
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Clooney aids Obama campaign with Geneva fundraiser
Clooney raised almost $15 million for Obama’s campaign at the celebrity’s Los Angeles home in May.
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Maine’s Ron Paul delegates threaten to boycott convention
The action would protest switching 10 of Maine’s elected delegates with Romney supporters, but some Paul allies question the strategy.
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Most Americans say the rich don’t pay enough taxes
The poll found that many Americans believe rich people to be intelligent and hardworking but also greedy and less honest than the average American.
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GOP stance on abortion too extreme for Maine senators
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says the GOP platform ‘seems designed to alienate a lot of moderate women.’
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All eyes on Isaac as GOP convention approaches
From New Hampshire, where he and his wife, Ann, rehearsed their convention speeches, Mitt Romney expressed worry about the people in Isaac’s way while predicting a “great convention” nonetheless.
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Romney: Democrats exploiting rape issue
Despite Republican attempts to make the election a referendum on the incumbent’s handling of the economy, other events have intervened.
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Off the Trail: Obama, Romney, whoever. Here, it’s the thoughts that count
A group of buddies dubbed the North Pownal Think Tank takes on issues ranging from the weather to politics.
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New poll shows Romney even with president
Voters see the economy as more important than Medicare, women’s issues or Romney’s tax returns.