Topic: 2012 presidential race

Don't Worry Orlando, You Still Have Bill Clinton

AP

President Obama has decided to fly back to Washington today and will have to skip out on a campaign event in Orlando. But fear not, those Orlando Democrats are in good hands—Bill Clinton will take over.

By David Wagner

Aug 2, 2012

Jon Stewart Looks at Romney and Doesn't See Much

After taking a sad look at a video in which Barack Obama donates to his own campaign on The Daily Show last night, Jon Stewart was curious to find out what exactly the president is up against. Can Mitt Romney be pinned down on the specifics to any of his platforms?

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jul 23, 2012

In 2002 Romney Sounded Like Obama (And Made a Lot of Sense)

Apparently the idea of a community helping an individual to succeed made a lot of sense to Mitt Romney back in 2002, at the Olympics in Salt Lake City to be exact, but then again he wasn't running for president at the time.

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More Than Half of Obama's TV Spending Since April Has Been on Negative Ads

Since April, just over half—about $27 million out of $51 million—of Obama’s television spending has been on negative ads, according to a GOP media tracker.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jul 12, 2012

Biden to NAACP: 'Election Will Come Down to Character, Conviction, Vision'

After Mitt Romney's boo-filled warmup act yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden took the stage at the NAACP's annual convention in Houston today and brought down the house. 

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By Hannah Miet

Jun 5, 2012

The Three Most Quotable Quotes from Obama's New York Fundraisers

President Barack Obama was joined by former President Bill Clinton at a trio of campaign fundraisers in New York Monday night, collecting at $3.6 million, according to The Associated Press, and offering these quotes in return.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

May 9, 2012

Cartoon

Some Votes Are More Important Than Others

Cartoonist Lisa Benson on the president's reelection strategy. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

May 2, 2012

Obama's Favorite Attack Dog? Newt Gingrich

Some good news and some bad news for Newt Gingrich today. The good: There are people who still think he has clout despite suspending his run for president. The bad: It's President Obama's team, and they're using Gingrich to go after Mitt Romney.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 18, 2012

Santorum: Obama Pushes 'Agenda' Based on 'Some Phony Theology'

At a campaign stop in Columbus, Ohio, today, Rick Santorum derided President Obama's "agenda," saying it was based on "some phony theology." The Obama campaign, meanwhile, has begun to take him seriously as a contender. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Feb 10, 2012

White House 'Accommodation': Free Birth Control

The White House has announced that as a part of its compromise with religious groups who disagree with a new health care mandate around contraceptives, it will now shift the costs of contraceptives to insurance companies, instead of religious employers as it had initially planned.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 4, 2012

As Romney Seduces Nevada, Paul Woos Maine

It would take an act of God for Mitt Romney to lose today's Nevada caucuses, but Ron Paul has his eyes set on another race: Maine.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 30, 2012

Cartoon

Gingrich and Romney Can't Get This Race Started

Cartoonist Tom Toles isn't so hopeful on the Republican hopefuls.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Jan 29, 2012

Rick Santorum's 3-Year-Old Daughter Hospitalized

Rick Santorum's young daughter is hospitalized due to complications arising from a life-threatening genetic condition. The stars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting will fill in for him on campaign stops.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Jan 29, 2012

Herman Cain Backs Newt Gingrich, the 'Moon Colony' Candidate

Former pizza executive Herman Cain used sausage metaphors to endorse Newt Gingrich. Moments later, Gingrich defended his dream of colonizing the moon. Welcome to Decision 2012.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 25, 2012

Cartoon

Gingrich Isn't the Only One Hoping He Snags the Nomination

Cartoonist Steve Breen weighs in on Obama's GOP pick. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 9, 2012

Mitt Romney: 'I Like Being Able to Fire People'

Sure he's talking about private health care, but this video is just waiting to be turned into an attack ad. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 4, 2012

Cartoon

Republican Fireworks? Not So Much.

Cartoonist Tom Toles sees a fizzling GOP party. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 16, 2011

Cartoon

Obama Won't Abandon His Sinking Ship

Cartoonist Lisa Benson sees some rough patches in Obama's 2012 campaign.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 14, 2011

Obama Wants to Troll Your Republican Friends

President Obama's presidential campaign effort unveiled a new strategy last night--asking his supporters (those subscribed to the President's mailing list) to submit the email addresses of their Republican acquaintances.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 14, 2011

Cartoon

The Republicans Stay on Message

Cartoonist Tom Toles focuses on a Republican talking point.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 8, 2011

Cartoon

Remembering Our Roosevelts

Cartoonist Tom Toles on the bipartisan demand for Roosevelts.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 6, 2011

Cartoon

Why Republicans Find Newt Gringrich Attractive

Cartoonist Tony Auth demystifies Newt Gingrich.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 2, 2011

Cartoon

A Second Awkward Mitt Romney Interview Emerges

Cartoonist Tom Toles on Mitt Romney and his holiday wishes.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 29, 2011

Herman Cain Is 'Reassessing' His Candidacy

"In a conference call this morning, Herman Cain told his senior staff that he is 'reassessing' whether to remain in the race," reports National Review's Robert Costa.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 21, 2011

Cartoon

The 1.8 Million Skeletons in Newt Gingrich's Closet

Cartoonist KAL on Newt Gingrich. 

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By Eric Randall

Nov 10, 2011

Rick Perry's Candidacy Is Just Killing Buddy Roemer

After watching Rick Perry fumble, Buddy Roemer, the former Louisiana governor and congressman who is running for president but hasn't qualified in the polls for the televised debates, was dumbfounded: "Oh, how I wish I could be at just one of these debates."

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 9, 2011

Cartoon

Mitt Romney Takes Sides on the Cain Scandal

Cartoonist Tom Toles on Mitt Romney.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 4, 2011

Calling Meghan McCain Clueless Isn't Sexist

The Players: Meghan McCain, daughter of John McCain, Conservative pundit and savvy blogger who doesn't want a "rock star president"; Newt Gingrich, Republican hopeful, distant third-placer in the Romney inevitability race and definitely not a rock star; Tucker Carlson, Conservative pundit and creator of the Daily Caller news site

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 3, 2011

Back in March, Cain Swore He Had No 'Skeletons in My Closet'

Maybe sexual harassment settlements don't really count as skeletons?

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 2, 2011

Cartoon

The New Scoop on Herman Cain

Cartoonist Lisa Benson on the Republican flavor of the month. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 1, 2011

Cain Made $250,000 Off Yesterday's 'Witch Hunt'

Mark Block, chief of staff to Herman Cain, says yesterday's media frenzy over sexual harassment claims helped the campaign post one of its best fundraising days ever with $250,000 coming into the coffers. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 28, 2011

Cartoon

Republican 2012 Primary: Trick or Treat?

Cartoonist Steve Breen on the Republican hopefuls.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Oct 14, 2011

Jon Huntsman's Campaign Is Nearly Broke

CNN reports that the candidate has spent $4.18 million of his original $4.51 million warchest

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 11, 2011

Cartoon

Did We Volunteer for This?

Cartoonist Tom Toles on Party Lines

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 22, 2011

Bachmann's Latest Campaign Problem: Money

The GOP candidate is struggling after Rick Perry's entrance into the race

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 31, 2011

Cartoon

Let's Consider Rick Perry's 'Tough' Sell

Cartoonist Nick Anderson on Rick Perry

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By Adam Martin

Aug 17, 2011

Chris Christie Aide Denies 2012 Bid Report

Bloomberg's Jonathan Alter tweets that the governor is fielding focus groups

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 3, 2011

Cartoon

Obama's Cinderella Story Isn't Going as Planned

Cartoonist Lisa Benson on Obama and the nation's road to recovery

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By Eric Randall

Jul 18, 2011

Cliché Watch

Republican Candidates Ears Ring with the 'Call' to Run

Is a crowded GOP presidential field God's plan?

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By Eli Rosenberg

Jun 21, 2011

Chart of the Day

Chart: GOP Candidate Records on Job Growth

A look at how GOP governors running for president stack up

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By Ujala Sehgal

Apr 16, 2011

Donald Trump Courts the Tea Party in Florida

And he blames George W. Bush for getting Barack Obama elected

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By Adam Clark Estes

Apr 12, 2011

Mitt Romney: 'Walking PowerPoint Presentation'

The pundits are not optimistic (again) about Mitt Romney's presidential run

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