Archive for December, 2011
Ron Paul Defends His Position on Iran Before Iowa Voters
Texas congressman says sanctions often lead to war
Youth for Paul Blasts Newt Gingrich
One of Ron Paul's youth leaders in Iowa defends his Iran policy, turns "isolationist" label on Gingrich
Newt Gingrich Tears Up When Discussing His Mother
The show of emotion may help humanize the former House speaker and presidential candidate.
Huntsman: Ron Paul ‘Unelectable’
A new Huntsman web video portrays Ron Paul as a homophobic bigot.
Drop in Young Voter Registration Bodes Badly for Obama
Tufts University survey finds widespread decline in youth registration.
2011 Was About Congress. 2012 Will be About the Supreme Court
While the election rages, the Supreme Court will be in an uncomfortable spotlight in 2012.
US Seeks Cease Fire Zones for Taliban
The U.S. says it will not back off the military campaign.
2011 Ups and Downs (of Obama, Economy, Congress), According to Gallup
Gallup polls: 2011 a year of ups and downs.
For Rick Perry, It’s Fourth Place or Bust
A third- or fourth-place finish in Iowa likely best hope for the one-time front-runner.
Russia Nuclear Submarine Burns with Sailors Still Onboard
The Defense Ministry says there has been no radiation leak from the fire.
Vets: Michelle Best-Ever First Lady
Some veterans groups think Michelle Obama and Jill Biden should be honorary members of the military.
Obama’s Chief Domestic Policy Adviser Leaving
Melody Barnes bowing out as president struggles with low approval ratings on handling of the economy.
Arizona High School to Offer STEM Degrees
New STEM high school diplomas will focus on college and career readiness.
Attack Tactics Reign in the Countdown to Iowa Caucus
The onslaught of negative ads in Iowa is a sign of things to come in the 2012 race.
Sabato: President Paul When Pigs Fly
Others suggest Paul could invigorate third-party movement.
Year Ends Happily for Obama
Obama enters the New Year in much better shape than might have been predicted just a few months ago.
Michele Bachmann Dismisses Campaign Troubles, Vows to Stay in Race
Michele Bachmann vows to stay in GOP 2012 race despite setbacks .
With Days Until Iowa Caucus, GOP 2012 Hopefuls Continue Attacks
Republican presidential candidates battle for Iowa voters.
Poll: Romney Whomps Obama
Polls are flying as the race in Iowa heats up.
Immigration 2011: Deportation, ‘Administrative Amnesty,’ Harsh State Laws
Record deportations, "administrative amnesty," and harsh state laws marked 2011's immigration policy.
Perry’s Latest Target: Santorum
Perry takes aim at Santorum as the former Pennsylvania senator surges in Iowa.
US Sells F-15 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia
The fighter jet sale is part of a larger 10-year, $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
Democrats Gain on GOP Social Media Domination
Study says it shows Democrats are energized for 2012 election.
Michele Bachmann Says Ron Paul Paid Key Iowa Staffer to Switch
Bachmann says panicky Ron Paul campaign paid key Iowa supporter to jump ship.
What’s Your Favorite Gun, Michele?
Bachmann names semi-automatic rifle as favorite gun.
Newt Gingrich Support Goes From Moderate to ‘Meh’
Less than a week from caucus day, Iowa voters abandon Gingrich for yet another "it" candidate.
November Pending Home Sales Smash Expectations
More would-be buyers are signing contracts to purchase homes.
Republican Party Plays Attack Dog
National committee says Obama has failed at his job.
Obama, Dems Attack Mitt Romney
Democratic party hammering Mitt Romney over his corporate past.
New Obama Slogan: Not Superman, Just A Dude!
Campaign site highlights supporter who says Obama's "not Superman."
AP Poll: Americans Optimistic About 2012
78 percent of Americans are hopeful about the year their family will have in 2012.
US Warns Iran Not to Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatened to shut Strait of Hormuz if Washington imposes sanctions.
Scholarships for African-Americans Studying STEM
These organizations offer college scholarships for black students who are studying a STEM major.
Nebraska Yet Another Blow to Senate Democrats’ Hopes
With Ben Nelson's retirement, the hill for Democrats to climb just get a little steeper.
Gingrich Stands Firm on Child Janitors, Iowans Applaud
Newt Gingrich defends his proposal to have poor children work as school janitors, appealing to Iowa farm families.
Ron Paul Goes on the Offensive in New TV Ad
Ron Paul turns the tables on GOP 2012 rivals critical of his libertarian views.
Gingrich: "I’m in the Chocolate Factory"
The fudge is flying between Newt and Mitt in the Hawkeye state.
2011 Policy Progress Report: No Child Left Behind
The unpopular policy saw the most action in a decade during 2011.
Fire in Tennessee Zinc Mine Traps 3 Miners
State labor department has a mine rescue team on their way to assist.
Romney Conjures Occupy Wall Street in New Campaign Video
Days before Iowa caucus, Romney seeks to show he understands where "the 99 percent" is coming from.
Gary Johnson to Run on Libertarian Platform for President
Former Governor of New Mexico is "deeply disappointed" in Republican nomination process.
Queued for Obama’s Return: Movie on PTSD
Producers of Happy New Year worry that troubled troops will be forgotten.
Top 10 Quotes of 2011
Politics and the super-rich dominate the year's most memorable quotations.
Romney Gears Up in Iowa With New Hampshire on the Horizon
A loss in Iowa doesn't mean Romney's campaign is kaput.
Regular Guy Huntsman Shops Trader Joe’s
Presidential hopeful goes unrecognized in store nine blocks from White House.
GOP Candidates Fight for Iowa Pro-Life Vote
More than 25,000 tune in to hear from candidates Gingrich, Perry, Bachmann, Santorum.
Expert Says Clinton Erred in North Korea Outreach, Warns of Nuke Smuggling
Expert says Kim Jong-un has warheads and missiles, but would likely smuggle instead.
With Iraq War Over, No Ticker Tape for Troops
The Pentagon has no plans to stage a parade, but some in NYC are working to make one happen.
Housing Markets on the Mend
Despite falling home values nationally, some markets pick up steam as they rebound from the bottom.
Lower Inflation Gives The Fed More Leeway in 2012
The Fed could step in to stimulate the economy in 2012, but will it help?
Second-String Candidates Scrap for Iowa Votes
Can Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann's hard work pay off in the Hawkeye State?
Obama To Stick With Class-Warfare Approach in 2012
President will highlight differences with GOP in State of the Union speech.
Obama Faces Tough Terrain in 2012
Expert says young will not turn out for Obama like they did in 2008.
North Koreans Line the Streets for Kim Jong Il’s Funeral
Kim Jong Il's final farewell ends with a 21-gun salute.
Newt Gingrich Sharpens Attacks on Mitt Romney, Ron Paul
As his lead in Iowa polls has evaporated, Gingrich's rhetoric has grown ever sharper.
Ron Paul’s Surge Prompting a New Look From GOP Voters
Leading in some state polls, Paul is getting a look from mainstream voters in Iowa.
Iowa Shootout: Santorum Takes Aim at Frontrunner Ron Paul on Foreign Policy
Trying to outmaneuver his rivals, the former senator warns that Paul's isolationism is dangerous
Could Third-Party Candidate Win White House in 2012?
Expert Curtis Gans explains the conditions needed for an election surprise.
Rick Santorum: Marriage Decline Equals Economic Pain; Blame Obama
GOP hopeful points to wedded (economic) bliss, blames Obama for its decline.
Sen. Ben Nelson Announces Retirement
Retirement is a significant setback for Democratic efforts to maintain control of the chamber in 2012.
Michele Bachmann Looks Ahead to South Carolina
Michele Bachmann eyes Palmetto state primary.
Obama Campaign: Donor Supper Like State Dinner
Diners get to sit up and close and personal with the Obamas.
Officials: Obama Will Ask to Raise Debt Ceiling This Week
But unlike the showdown last summer, experts say GOP can't risk the conflict again.
Gingrich Will Tout Jobs, Economy in Final Iowa Push
Republicans sense Gingrich again gaining steam.
Half of New Officers Oppose Gays In Military
Study finds military men are especially hostile to serving with gay troops.
Al Qaeda Behind Baghdad Blasts
Assaults were meant to support Sunnis in prisons and the memory of those who were executed.
Consumer Confidence Swells in December
Monthly survey shows consumers' confidence in the economy is near a post-recession peak.
Yemeni President Requests Medical Treatment in US
Ali Abdullah Saleh seeks specialized treatment for injuries sustained in attack on his compound.
Gingrich Gaining ‘Not-Romney’ Supporters in Ohio
The former House speaker has moved to the top in recent polling in Ohio.
One Week To Go In Iowa
There's bus tours and new ad campaigns as the Hawkeye State gets ready to make history.
Obama Approval Gets a Boost
More Americans approve of Obama than not.
Six Things to Look Out for Going Into the Iowa Caucuses
As Iowa approaches, recent developments continue to roil the GOP 2012 race.
NYPD Intelligence Results Mixed
Police kept tabs on Muslim student group, but missed a member's growing anti-Americanism.
Mitt Romney: Obama and Biden Live in ‘Fantasyland’
Vice President and GOP hopeful exchange barbs over economic policies.
Congress Passes Holiday Tax Extention
Congress delivered a last-minute holiday tax cut extension to 160 million workers
Russian Spacecraft Docks at Space Station
Soyuz spacecraft carried a Russian, an American and a Dutchman into orbit.
Obama Headed to Hawaii for the Holidays
After payroll-tax showdown, president leaves Washington.
More Housing Woes on the Horizon?
Recent IMF data shows other countries could have their own housing woes in store.
Tax Cut Fight Is Early Present to Obama
Obama scores big for 2012 with payroll tax fight resolved.
The Top 9 Political Events of 2011
Wars end and protesters reign in 2011.
Home Values Down $6.4 Trillion Since Housing Crash
Home values are still hurting, but there are signs the bleeding has begun to slow.
GOP Tax Debacle Could Cement Obama’s WH Bid
House Majority Leader John Boehner could have dealt a crushing blow to GOP hopes of unseating Obama.
Media Sexism Doomed Hillary’s 2008 Bid
MSNBC's Chris Matthews treated Clinton the worst.
Newt Gingrich and Wife Callista on the 2012 Campaign
Callista Gingrich steps up her presence on the campaign trail.
Congress Plans to Head Home After Payroll Tax Drama
Congress will convene today in hopes of approving a stopgap measure to renew payroll tax cuts.
Deal Struck on Payroll Tax Cut Extension
GOP, Democrats agree to two-month payroll tax cut extension with slight fix for businesses.
US Concedes Mistakes in Pakistani Deaths
Brig. Gen. Stephen Clark says U.S. forces used the wrong maps.
Obama Orders Withdrawal of 10,000 Troops from Afghanistan
The drawdown is the first step in the plan to wind down the war.
EPA to Crack Down on Dirty Power Plants
Long overdue standards rein in the largest remaining source of uncontrolled toxic pollution in the U.S.
Mitch McConnell Turns on House GOP Leader Over Tax Cut Deal
House GOP gets more isolated as Senate Republican leader McConnell extends olive branch.
MoveOn Getting Desperate for Donations
Democratic activist group dispatches second E-mail solicitation.
Pictures Prove Michelle Has a Skinny Butt
First lady looks so slim she could be mistaken for daughter Malia.
What ‘Job Creators’ Really Want
Politicians are hurting the businesspeople they claim to be looking out for.
Nikki Haley Is in Big Trouble With Her Base
Haley may have done more for herself than for Romney as her base crumbles.
10 Words We Learned in 2011
Anyone who paid attention to the news this year expanded their vocabulary.
Obama Keeps Pressure on Over Payroll Tax Cut
President gains momentum in end-of-year showdown with Republicans
