The pre-emptive strikes are an effort to define a possible No. 2 in a negative light.
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President comes out against Boy Scouts’ exclusion of gays
NEW YORK – When it comes to gays and the Boy Scouts, President Obama and the youth organization he serves as honorary president have agreed to disagree. The White House on Wednesday said Obama opposes the youth organization’s recently reaffirmed policy of excluding gays as members and adult leaders. He has no plans to resign […]
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Romney aide’s health-care remark irks conservatives
She makes ill-conceived reference to ‘Romneycare’ as she attacks an ad aired by Obama backers.
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President considers executive order to bolster cyber security
After Congress fails to pass legislation, the White House considers setting security standards for businesses.
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Ron Paul’s Maine delegates: We want a voice
Supporters say barring Paul’s delegates from the national convention hurts the integrity of the process.
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Romney, Obama wooing working-class, female voters
They see women – particularly suburban women from their 30s to their 50s – as crucial in tight, swing-state contests.
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Romney: End dependency culture
He says his rival is reversing popular changes to welfare – accusations that the Obama campaign contests.
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Romney accuses Obama of dismantling welfare reform
Romney says that, if elected, he would make sure welfare recipients are required to work.
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2012 Election: Romney beats Obama in fundraising for third month
The Republican challenger reports $101 million for July, while the president hauls in $75 million.
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Romney outraises Obama for 3rd month
Romney and the RNC raised more than $101 million in July, compared to the $75 million that Obama and the DNC brought in.