2012 Presidential Election

“Watching Anthony Weiner’s twitter and press blitz is like watching a Charlie Sheen meltdown.” He’s melting down so fast, in so many ways, that I could have headlined this post with four or five different soundbites. I almost went with Wolf Blitzer asking him whether those were, in fact, his underpants in the photo — yes, he really did ask him that — but hey, we’re all about cutting View the video

AP – FedEx Corp. indicated Thursday that the global economic recovery remains uneven. While strength in international shipments is boosting net income, FedEx is cutting 1,700 jobs in its U.S. freight business to offset losses there.

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FedEx delivers int’l profits but cuts US jobs
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AP – The deepwater drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico has not increased unemployment in the region, says a new report from the Obama administration. Louisiana lawmakers and the oil and gas industry immediately disputed the finding.

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Report doesn’t link moratorium to unemployment
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AP – Crude prices dropped on Thursday after new government data signaled slower demand for oil and gas as the economy inches along in the slow lane.

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Oil prices drop with few signs of demand pick up
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AP – Tilted toward the GOP from the start of the year, the political environment has grown even more favorable for Republicans and rockier for President Barack Obama and his Democrats over the long primary season that just ended with a bang.

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AP-GfK Poll: Climate for GOP keeps getting better
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AP – President Barack Obama appealed to Hispanics on Wednesday to support Democrats in the November elections despite his failed promise to pass an immigration overhaul.

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Obama to Latinos: Don’t forget who stands with you
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AP – The Republican winner of a nail-biter of a primary election says she’ll stress fiscal responsibility in her campaign to represent New Hampshire in the Senate. Read the original here: NH Senate primary winner Ayotte claims GOP mantle (AP)

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NH Senate primary winner Ayotte claims GOP mantle
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AP – More Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday in calling for the preservation of tax breaks for Americans of every income level, bolting this election season from President Barack Obama’s plan to preserve cuts for those who earn less than $200,000 and let taxes for the wealthy rise.

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More House Democrats call for tax cuts for all
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AP – The state Republican Party’s fierce attacks on tea party-backed Christine O’Donnell offer Democrats plenty of ammunition in the U.S. Senate race after her shocking upset of a nine-term congressman and former Delaware governor.

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Dems thrilled as tea party win stuns Delaware GOP
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AP – President Barack Obama has frequently reminded Americans that the nation’s economic crisis began under George W. Bush, a largely unpopular and universally known foil. Now all but ignoring Bush, Obama is criticizing a Republican most voters have never heard of: House Minority Leader John Boehner.

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Dems gamble by shifting fire from Bush to Boehner
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