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The New York Times

Perceptions of Bain Years Help and Hinder Romney 5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM For Mitt Romney’s campaign, the scrutiny of his time at Bain Capital poses a delicate challenge: not only must he defend himself against attacks from President Obama, but he also must try to cast the lessons he learned there as a testament to his management skills.
Obama Leaps Into Direct Attacks 5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM Unlike past presidents at this stage in the campaign, President Obama has not hesitated to engage his rival.
The Caucus: Romney's Massachusetts Woes: A Bad Omen? 5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM Mitt Romney's unpopularity in his home state could spell trouble for November.
Edwards Jury Deliberates for Fifth Day 5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM Except for a few requests for exhibits, and clarification on when they might quit for the day, the only indication of the jurors’ mood comes from their appearances in the courtroom.
Congress Ready to Get Started on Bush Tax Cuts 5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM Both parties foresee an election lift in quick action on Bush-era tax legislation.

Perceptions of Bain Years Help and Hinder Romney
5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM
For Mitt Romney’s campaign, the scrutiny of his time at Bain Capital poses a delicate challenge: not only must he defend himself against attacks from President Obama, but he also must try to cast the lessons he learned there as a testament to his management skills.

Obama Leaps Into Direct Attacks
5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM
Unlike past presidents at this stage in the campaign, President Obama has not hesitated to engage his rival.

The Caucus: Romney's Massachusetts Woes: A Bad Omen?
5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM
Mitt Romney's unpopularity in his home state could spell trouble for November.

Edwards Jury Deliberates for Fifth Day
5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM
Except for a few requests for exhibits, and clarification on when they might quit for the day, the only indication of the jurors’ mood comes from their appearances in the courtroom.

Congress Ready to Get Started on Bush Tax Cuts
5/25/2012 1:31:36 AM
Both parties foresee an election lift in quick action on Bush-era tax legislation.

The Washington Post

Romney holds key advantages among financially struggling white voters 5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM In an election year in which the economy ranks as Americans’ top concern, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney holds significant advantages over President Obama among white voters who are struggling financially and buffeted by job loss, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Read full article >>
Romney campaign begins quiet push for African American voters 5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM Mitt Romney’s campaign team has been quietly laying plans for an outreach effort to President Obama’s most loyal supporters — black voters — not just to chip away at the huge Democratic margins but also as a way to reassure independent swing voters that Romney can be inclusive and tolerant in his thinking and approach. Read full article >>
In Iowa, Obama touts clean energy, hits Republicans and Romney on economic agenda 5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM DES MOINES — President Obama struck back Thursday against criticism from rival Mitt Romney over the spiraling national debt, arguing that his administration has allowed federal spending to grow at the slowest rate in six decades and charging that Romney’s tax policies would run up the tab far faster. Read full article >>
Featured Advertiser 5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM
Senate fails to agree on student-loan-rate freeze 5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM The Senate held two votes Thursday on measures to ensure that student loan rates for millions of college students do not double in July — and at the conclusion of the legislative action, the issue remained exactly where it began: stuck. Read full article >>

Romney holds key advantages among financially struggling white voters
5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM
In an election year in which the economy ranks as Americans’ top concern, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney holds significant advantages over President Obama among white voters who are struggling financially and buffeted by job loss, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Read full article >>

Romney campaign begins quiet push for African American voters
5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM
Mitt Romney’s campaign team has been quietly laying plans for an outreach effort to President Obama’s most loyal supporters — black voters — not just to chip away at the huge Democratic margins but also as a way to reassure independent swing voters that Romney can be inclusive and tolerant in his thinking and approach. Read full article >>

In Iowa, Obama touts clean energy, hits Republicans and Romney on economic agenda
5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM
DES MOINES — President Obama struck back Thursday against criticism from rival Mitt Romney over the spiraling national debt, arguing that his administration has allowed federal spending to grow at the slowest rate in six decades and charging that Romney’s tax policies would run up the tab far faster. Read full article >>

Featured Advertiser
5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM

Senate fails to agree on student-loan-rate freeze
5/25/2012 1:31:37 AM
The Senate held two votes Thursday on measures to ensure that student loan rates for millions of college students do not double in July — and at the conclusion of the legislative action, the issue remained exactly where it began: stuck. Read full article >>