Politics

Monday, 13 August 2012 13:42

Moderators Announced for Presidential, VP Debates

Written by Joshua Cohan

Authors: Joshua Cohan

ABC NEWS(NEW YORK) -- ABC’s Martha Raddatz, an expert in foreign affairs and national security reporting, will moderate the vice presidential debate heading into the November 6 election.
“I am thrilled to let you know that the Commission on Presidential Debates has asked ABC’s Martha Raddatz to moderate one of...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 14:00

Paul Ryan on Social Issues: Where Does He Stand?

Written by Joshua Cohan

Authors: Joshua Cohan

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Mitt Romney's pick of Paul Ryan as his running mate set off weekend-long debates about the young Wisconsin rep's fiscal policies, but less was said about his stance on social issues. Where does Romney's running mate stand on such issues as abortion and gun rights?
ABORTION: Rya...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 15:00

Romney, After ‘Exhaustion’ Report, Hits the Gym

Written by Joshua Cohan

Authors: Joshua Cohan

Jeff Swensen/Getty Images(ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) -- Following reports that he had cancelled a campaign event in Orlando due to exhaustion, Mitt Romney hit the gym this afternoon.
An aide to the candidate said that after staff meetings and speech prep, Romney spent 30 to 40 minutes at the hotel gym. Romney typically uses the...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 13:02

Paul Ryan Hits the Ground Running in Iowa

Written by Joshua Cohan

Authors: Joshua Cohan

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- After 48 hours that took him from the woods behind his childhood home to the side of the Republican presidential candidate and big, buzzing campaign rallies in three political swing states, Rep. Paul Ryan kicks off a rejuvenated race today at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
Mitt...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 13:17

ABC/ Wash. Post Poll: Seniors Approve of Ryan; Independents Not Sure

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Authors: Joshua Cohan

Michael Bonfigli /The Christian Science Monitor via Getty ImagesPOLL ANALYSIS
By GARY LANGER, Langer Research Associates for ABC News
(NEW YORK) -- Americans split nearly evenly on Paul Ryan’s selection as Mitt Romney’s vice presidential running mate, a divided response that nonetheless represents a sharp gain for...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 11:32

Flying Solo, Romney Says Obama's Vision 'Never Got Off the Launch Pad'

Written by Jeanette Torres

Authors: Jeanette Torres

J.D. Pooley/Getty Images(ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) -- Campaigning solo for the first time since naming his running mate, Mitt Romney on Monday came to the swing state of Florida, where he said the president “never got off the launch pad” with the promises he made to voters four years ago.
“When President Obama...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 07:32

Obama, Paul Ryan Set for First Campaign Clash in Iowa

Written by Jeanette Torres

Authors: Jeanette Torres

JIM WATSON/SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images(CHICAGO) -- The political rivalry between President Obama and Republican budget maven Paul Ryan entered a new phase on Monday as both men vie for the spotlight and swing votes in the key presidential battleground of Iowa.
Obama embarks on a bus tour from Council Bluffs, in the western...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 05:53

Newt Gingrich: Do Not Trust CBO or State Department

Written by Jeanette Torres

Authors: Jeanette Torres

Jessica McGowan/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Sunday defended the Paul Ryan budget with an attack on the credibility of the Congressional Budget Office, and endorsed Mitt Romney’s foreign policy credentials by suggesting that he will “distrust the State...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 07:06

Michelle Obama Courts Kid Vote at Gwen Stefani Fundraiser

Written by Jeanette Torres

Authors: Jeanette Torres

Alex Wong/Getty Images(BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.) -- No doubt, first lady Michelle Obama had a fun and lucrative Sunday at the Beverly Hills, Calif., home of singer Gwen Stefani.
Mrs. Obama, on a West Coast fundraising swing for her husband’s re-election campaign, mingled with supporters and delivered a keynote address at...

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Monday, 13 August 2012 07:08

Romney Pokes Fun at ‘Shove It’ Spokesman

Written by Jeanette Torres

Authors: Jeanette Torres

JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images(WAUKESHA, Wis.) -- Mitt Romney poked fun Sunday night at his traveling press secretary who recently cursed at reporters, kidding one reporter that he better “watch out” if he decides to shout out questions too loudly.
“You just have to watch out because if Rick Gorka catches you...