Topic: Endorsements

Orlando Sentinel Backs Romney After Endorsing Obama in 2008

Orlando Sentinel

Mitt Romney picked up a key newspaper endorsement in the swing state of Florida, from a paper that supported the President just four years ago.

By Connor Simpson

Aug 4, 2012

Mitt Gets His Big Hollywood Endorsement: Clint Eastwood

For a while, it seemed like Mitt Romney couldn't get anyone in Hollywood to give him some love. But he scored a big win at a fundraiser in Idaho on Friday night when he got an endorsement from the "man with no name," Clint Eastwood. 

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By Eric Randall

Jun 21, 2012

David Duke Endorses Former Black Panther: 'I'll Take the Anti-Zionist Any Day'

Former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan David Duke released a video announcing his endorsement of Charles Barron, an affirmative action supporting African-American who is running for Brooklyn's 8th Congressional district, and the conflicting priorities ole' Duke faced are just mind-boggling.

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By Connor Simpson

Jun 8, 2012

Mitt Romney Gets the Rand Paul Seal of Approval

Rand Paul endorsed the GOP's last man standing during an appearance on Fox News's Hannity on Thursday night.

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By Adam Martin

May 23, 2012

Colin Powell Endorses Gay Marriage (But Not Obama or Romney)

Colin Powell said on CNN Wednesday that he had "no problem" with gay marriage, but after a week of talk show appearances he's made it clear he's still not ready to back its latest champion, Barack Obama.

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By Eric Randall

May 16, 2012

Think Herman Cain's Romney Endorsement Is Weak? #GetOverIt

Herman Cain hosted a somewhat random press conference Wednesday to announce (for the second time!) that he's endorsed Mitt Romney, a man who has no Republican competitors in his race for president.

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By Adam Martin

Apr 25, 2012

Gingrich Will Suspend His Campaign Tuesday

Reports from Fox NewsThe Washington Post Politico, and others are saying that Newt Gingrich will suspend his campaign next Tuesday.

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By Adam Martin

Apr 18, 2012

Environmental Groups Give Earth Day Present to Obama

Four environmental groups simultaneously endorsed Barack Obama for president on Wednesday because what, were they going to go for Romney?

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By Adam Martin

Mar 23, 2012

Santorum Walks Back Obama Semi-Endorsement

Rick Santorum might have gone off the Republican rails a little bit on Thursday when he appeared to suggest that it might be better to stick with Barack Obama as president than to elect Mitt Romney, so on Friday he and his campaign tried hard to walk that back.

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By Adam Martin

Mar 21, 2012

Jeb Bush Endorses Romney

The former Florida governor and brother of former President George W. Bush has endorsed Mitt Romney, giving what The New York Times called "the biggest catch of all" to the Republican favorite.

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 1, 2012

The Smart Set

Scarlett Johansson Has A New Fella; HGH Use Goes Hollywood

Scarlett Johansson's new ad executive boyfriend is a "real life Don Draper" (with sleeve tattoos), The New York Times editorial board reportedly considered endorsing John McCain over Barack Obama in 2008, and human growth hormone is the fancy new in Hollywood.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 17, 2011

Nobody Believes Abercrombie Is Too Classy for The Jersey Shore

In a shameless bid for attention, they offered to pay a star not to wear their clothing

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By Adam Clark Estes

Aug 15, 2011

Dr. Dre and the Lucrative Business of Not Rapping

Peddling products has been hip-hop's true path to wealth

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