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Obama amps up attacks on Romney and Ryan
(Carolyn Kaster / AP)
In Iowa, President Obama is intensifying a subtle but clear attempt to portray himself as the regular guy of the campaign — and to cast Ryan and Romney as out of step with all but the most far-right and wealthiest.
Artur Davis gets GOP convention slot
Ex-Democratic congressman says he’ll focus on areas where Obama failed to deliver on 2008 promises.
Obama’s N.C. hopes hinge on Latinos
Harvesting Hispanic votes won’t be easy, though, and economic factors seem to favor Republicans.
Agencies step up monitoring of
federal workers’ digital activities
Privacy advocates are raising red flags about extent of monitoring, citing the potential for abuse.
Romney breaks out white board to contrast competing Medicare plans
Candidate suggested that Obama would “bankrupt” Medicare, while his plan would leave program “solvent.”
Romney says he has paid at least 13 percent tax rate for the past 10 years
Rejecting claims by Senate majority leader, candidate offers fullest explanation to date of tax payments.
Democrats target Ryan budget backers
The DCCC launched an ad Thursday targeting a congressman for his vote on Paul Ryan’s proposal.
Ryan brings new challenges for Biden
Unlike 2008, Biden must compete against a congressman known for being a quick-minded policy expert.
5 in 5: Key congressional races
2Chambers blogger Ed O'Keefe goes on the road to visit five key congressional districts in five days.
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