It's All Politics Obama And Bush's Shared First-Term Obsession: Battleground States July 31, 2012 • A political scientist observes that President Obama and his immediate White House predecessor, George W. Bush, spent a disproportionate amount of their first terms visiting battleground states.
The Two-Way Deal Struck To Avoid Possibility Of Government Shutdown In October July 31, 2012 • Republican and Democratic leaders have agreed on a plan to fund the government for the first six months of fiscal 2013. Still left to debate: whether to extend the so-called Bush tax cuts and looming, deep automatic cuts in some spending.
Phone Banks A Staple Of Campaigning Since 1968 July 31, 2012 • As part of our series on the campaign toolbox, Audie Cornish talks to Wally Clinton about the early days of phone banking. In the 1960s, he helped to turn the phone into a tool for mass contacts in presidential campaigns. He still works in political telemarketing as Chairman and CEO of the American Directions Group. Phone Banks A Staple Of Campaigning Since 1968 Listen · 4:55 4:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157678602/157679142" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Phone Banks A Staple Of Campaigning Since 1968 Listen · 4:55 4:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157678602/157679142" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Presidential Race Political Stumbles Mark Romney's Trip Abroad July 31, 2012 • Mitt Romney headed home on Tuesday after an overseas trip to three countries. The presumptive Republican nominee visited Poland, where he delivered a speech in Warsaw. He also visited the United Kingdom and Israel. Political Stumbles Mark Romney's Trip Abroad Listen · 4:07 4:07 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157678584/157678561" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Political Stumbles Mark Romney's Trip Abroad Listen · 4:07 4:07 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157678584/157678561" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Presidential Race Romney Campaign Stokes VP Tension With New App July 31, 2012 • The biggest mystery currently looming over the political world is who Mitt Romney will pick as his running mate. The campaign has actively built suspense over the announcement — offering supporters a chance to meet the eventual pick and tweeting out the names of some contenders believed to be on a shortlist. On Tuesday, the campaign released a smartphone app called "Mitt's VP" and promised that those who download it will be the first to know who Romney chooses. Audie Cornish has more. Romney Campaign Stokes VP Tension With New App Listen · 0:50 0:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157678586/157678563" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Romney Campaign Stokes VP Tension With New App Listen · 0:50 0:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157678586/157678563" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
It's All Politics Obama Picks San Antonio Mayor For Convention Keynote July 31, 2012 • Julian Castro, the high-achieving and young mayor of San Antonio, will become the first Hispanic American to give the keynote address at a Democratic convention.
Political Junkie It's ScuttleButton Time! July 31, 2012 • Once again, doping accusations surround the brains behind the weekly ScuttleButton puzzle. Maybe you should solve it before sanctions are imposed.
Mitt Romney speaks at the University of Warsaw Library in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Dharapak/AP It's All Politics As Romney Heads Home, Campaign Steers Talk Back To Running Mate July 31, 2012 • After a weeklong international trip took the focus off of Bain Capital and taxes, the Mitt Romney campaign may be ready to take the focus off of its international trip. As Romney wrapped up his three-nation tour, his campaign announced a new app to keep track of the running mate selection process.
Mitt Romney, at the top right, as he prepared to get into his car even as reporters were shouting questions. Politico hide caption toggle caption Politico The Two-Way Romney Aide To Reporters: 'Kiss My ... This Is A Holy Site' July 31, 2012 • The GOP presidential candidate visited Poland's Tomb of the Unknown Solider today in Warsaw. As he was walking to his car, reporters shouted some questions. Romney aide Rick Gorka used some sharp words to register his objection. He's apologized.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney meets with members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars after his speech at the VFW National Convention in Reno, Nev., on July 24. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption toggle caption Rich Pedroncelli/AP Romney Goes After Obama On Alleged Leaking Of Secrets July 31, 2012 • The Obama administration has initiated more prosecutions against leakers than all previous administrations combined. But Mitt Romney is focusing on what he alleges is the administration's record of leaking classified information for political purposes. Republicans cite the details of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden as one example. Romney Goes After Obama On Alleged Leaking Of Secrets Listen · 7:29 7:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157622508/157637713" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Romney Goes After Obama On Alleged Leaking Of Secrets Listen · 7:29 7:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157622508/157637713" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
It's All Politics Romney's Foreign Trip Hits Right Note For Some, Potholes For Others July 30, 2012 • Mitt Romney's trip abroad accomplished some of what he wanted. In Israel he delivered a hawkish pro-Israel message of support for the conservative government meant to appeal to those U.S. Jews skeptical of President Obama. But his trip also had missteps, notably in Britain but not only there.
Ted Cruz, left, and David Dewhurst shake hands before their Republican Senate debate in Dallas on June 22. LM Otero/AP hide caption toggle caption LM Otero/AP It's All Politics Texas GOP Senate Runoff Gives Tea Party An Opportunity To Flex Its Muscles KUT News July 30, 2012 • The Republican race to succeed retiring GOP Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison wasn't supposed to be a heated primary battle, but it's become one of the hardest fought and most expensive intraparty races of the year. The runoff should be decided Tuesday. Texas GOP Senate Runoff Gives Tea Party An Opportunity To Flex Its Muscles Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157595581/157613396" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Texas GOP Senate Runoff Gives Tea Party An Opportunity To Flex Its Muscles Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/157595581/157613396" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
It's All Politics Support For Same-Sex Marriage Could Be Official Democratic Stance July 30, 2012 • Democrats are on the path to including an endorsement of same-sex marriage for the first time in their official party platform. The proposal has made it through an important Democratic committee meeting.
It's All Politics Poll: Jobs Should Be Next President's Priority; Tax Fairness? Not So Much July 30, 2012 • A new poll shows voters, even those who say they support President Obama, do not think raising taxes on the wealthy should be a top priority of the next president.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem's old city on Sunday. Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images The Two-Way Aide Says Romney's Words That Outraged Palestinians Were 'Mischaracterized' July 30, 2012 • The GOP presidential candidate talked about "culture" as being one reason Israel's economy is stronger than those in areas managed by the Palestinian Authority.
