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Romney continues criticism of Obama's handling of Middle East (+video)
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said President Barack Obama hasn't been firm enough in his response to the attack in Libya and the growing unrest in the Middle East. Romney said it seemed the US was at the mercy of world events.
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Conflict in the Middle East: Benefit or detriment for Obama? (+video)
The latest surveys of likely voters show President Barack Obama pulling ahead. But Republicans and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney may have an opportunity to cast doubt on Obama's foreign policy as unrest rises in the Middle East.
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Why Obama wants to keep Bush tax cuts for another year
President Obama will call for a one-year extension of Bush-era tax cuts for families earning less than $250,000 a year. Will House Republicans support this extension?
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Obama helps re-election campaign and Dems by raising almost $44 million in April
President Obama raised that amount, almost nine million dollars less than what he raised in March, with more than 400,000 people contributing.
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Gov. Christie vs. Cory Booker in Seinfeld-like video spoof (+video)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker release video spoof of Seinfeld-Newman rivalry. A new poll shows Gov. Christie wouldn't be happy as vice president.
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Gabrielle Giffords: Battle royale for her seat in Congress
Gabrielle Giffords: Republican Jesse Kelly faces former Gabrielle Giffords aide Ron Barber in a special election for Arizona's 8th Congressional District.
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Did Trayvon Martin attack George Zimmerman first?
Neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman says Trayvon Martin punched him, jumped on top of him and began banging his head on a sidewalk. Zimmerman said he cried for help, then shot Martin.
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Gingrich pledges $2.50 gas, Obama: 'it's easy to make phony promises'
Obama sought to deflect growing Republican attacks over rising prices at the pump, blaming recent increases on a mix of factors beyond his control, including tensions with Iran, hot demand from China, India and other emerging economies, and Wall Street speculators taking advantage of the uncertainty.
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Why did MSNBC drop Pat Buchanan?
Pat Buchanan, a conservative commentator on MSNBC, was suspended after the publication of his book. Critics of Pat Buchanan's book, "Suicide of a Superpower" called it racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic.
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