Daily workouts at 6 a.m.? Not bad, Paul Ryan. But there’s another influential political figure who’s apparently often finished with hers by then: Michelle Obama.
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National tickets: Stark contrast on social issues
While Obama and the Democrats tout support for same-sex marriage, Republicans accuse his campaign of waging ‘war on religion.’
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Obama shifts to Ryan education plan
President Obama plans to start picking apart other sections of Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan’s sweeping budget proposals.
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Candidates debate long-distance
President Obama holds a surprise briefing as Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan appear in New Hampshire.
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Romney: Akin’s comments on rape ‘inexcusable’
Meanwhile, Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown called Akins’ comments “outrageous” and said the congressman should drop his Senate bid.
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In NH, Romney raps Obama for attacks on tax plans
“It seems that the first victim of an Obama campaign is the truth,” Romney told about 3,000 people at an outdoor rally in Manchester.
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Obama, Romney aides spar over Medicare funds
The candidates return to campaigning this week in states including Nevada, Ohio and New Hampshire.
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Off the Trail: Around the paddock, voters are as skittish as the horses
In Topsham, denizens of the harness racing world express deep dissatisfaction with the way things are. Watch the video
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Paul delegates get seats … on planes to Tampa
The Maine Republicans could find out this week if they’ll be seated at the convention at month’s end.
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NYC councilman highlights Republican Liberty Caucus event
Dan Halloran cites Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s effort to limit soda sizes as one of the Democrats’ ‘crazy ideas.’