CNN poll indicates WI could be "true toss up" in presidential race
(CNN) -- CNN Thursday, August 16th turned the important battleground state of Wisconsin from "lean Obama" to true "toss up" on its electoral map, in the wake of Mitt Romney's naming of House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, a seven term congressman from the Badger state, as his running mate.
(CNN) -- CNN Thursday, August 16th turned the important battleground state of Wisconsin from "lean Obama" to true "toss up" on its electoral map, in the wake of Mitt Romney's naming of House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, a seven term congressman from the Badger state, as his running mate.
New Rasmussen poll shows Romney with slight edge in Wis.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in Wisconsin shows Mitt Romney with 48% support to President Barack Obama’s 47%.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in Wisconsin shows Mitt Romney with 48% support to President Barack Obama’s 47%.
Seniors express concerns over Ryan's Medicare plan
RACINE -- Medicare was the focus of Wisconsin Democrats Wednesday, August 15th as several southeastern Wisconsin seniors are sounding off on Paul Ryan's budget proposal.
RACINE -- Medicare was the focus of Wisconsin Democrats Wednesday, August 15th as several southeastern Wisconsin seniors are sounding off on Paul Ryan's budget proposal.
Campaign Update: Obama wraps in Iowa, Biden attacks Romney
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama wrapped up a three-day bus tour of Iowa on Wednesday, August 15th by accusing Mitt Romney of dishonest attacks on his record, while the certain Republican nominee continued to call Obama's re-election effort a hateful divide-and-conquer strategy.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama wrapped up a three-day bus tour of Iowa on Wednesday, August 15th by accusing Mitt Romney of dishonest attacks on his record, while the certain Republican nominee continued to call Obama's re-election effort a hateful divide-and-conquer strategy.
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Obama to NASA: "If you make contact with martians, let me know"
(CNN) -- "Mohawk Guy," a Mars rover flight director, isn't just a social media sensation -- he made an impression on President Barack Obama, too.
(CNN) -- "Mohawk Guy," a Mars rover flight director, isn't just a social media sensation -- he made an impression on President Barack Obama, too.
USDA buys meat to help drought-stricken farmers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Dept of Agriculture will buy up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish to help drought-stricken farmers and ranchers.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Dept of Agriculture will buy up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish to help drought-stricken farmers and ranchers.
Some say Sheriff Clarke did more to protect Romney in WI than Obama
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats are accusing Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke of playing politics with protection.
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats are accusing Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke of playing politics with protection.
Obama begins three-day Iowa campaigning blitz Monday
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama began a three-day blitz of Iowa on Monday, August 13th.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama began a three-day blitz of Iowa on Monday, August 13th.
Republicans, Democrats to react to Romney Paul Ryan VP pick Sunday
WAUKESHA/MILWAUKEE -- Mitt Romney on Saturday, August 11th announced Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate, aboard the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia.
WAUKESHA/MILWAUKEE -- Mitt Romney on Saturday, August 11th announced Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate, aboard the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia.
Democrats discuss Paul Ryan VP selection
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats gathered in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon to discuss Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate.
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats gathered in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon to discuss Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate.
Obama vows to provide "whatever support necessary" following shooting
(CNN) -- Speaking hours after a fatal shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, President Barack Obama said Sunday in a statement that "at this time, the people of Oak Creek must know that the American people have them in our thoughts and prayers" and vowed to "provide whatever support is necessary."
(CNN) -- Speaking hours after a fatal shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, President Barack Obama said Sunday in a statement that "at this time, the people of Oak Creek must know that the American people have them in our thoughts and prayers" and vowed to "provide whatever support is necessary."
Mitt Romney calls Oak Creek shooting "senseless act of violence"
(CNN) -- Speaking hours after a fatal shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney issued the following statement:
(CNN) -- Speaking hours after a fatal shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney issued the following statement:
One World Trade Center beam signed by Obama now in place
NEW YORK -- A famous beam was put in its place at One World Trade Center Thursday, August 2nd.
NEW YORK -- A famous beam was put in its place at One World Trade Center Thursday, August 2nd.
Senate passes Democratic tax plan, rejects GOP version
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a Democratic plan to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for middle income Americans while rejecting a Republican alternative to continue all of the cuts -- twin votes that help to crystallize the position of the two parties on a critical issue heading into the fall campaign.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a Democratic plan to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for middle income Americans while rejecting a Republican alternative to continue all of the cuts -- twin votes that help to crystallize the position of the two parties on a critical issue heading into the fall campaign.
President Obama offers comfort to families of shooting victims
(CNN) -- In Aurora, Colorado, to comfort victims of last week's deadly theater shooting, President Barack Obama on Sunday pledged the support of the nation.
(CNN) -- In Aurora, Colorado, to comfort victims of last week's deadly theater shooting, President Barack Obama on Sunday pledged the support of the nation.
Obama cancels second campaign stop in wake of Colorado shooting
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama's campaign said Friday, July 20th it was cancelling the second of two campaign events following a deadly shooting at a movie theater in Colorado.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama's campaign said Friday, July 20th it was cancelling the second of two campaign events following a deadly shooting at a movie theater in Colorado.
Poll shows Romney holds very slight edge over Obama
(CNN) -- A new poll released Wednesday, July 18th indicates the presidential race is still locked up between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, less than four months before Election Day.
(CNN) -- A new poll released Wednesday, July 18th indicates the presidential race is still locked up between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, less than four months before Election Day.
Obama calling on Congress to provide drought assistance
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is calling on Congress to provide assistance to farmers suffering from the worst drought in 25 years.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is calling on Congress to provide assistance to farmers suffering from the worst drought in 25 years.
Defense execs warn of looming job loss because of defense cuts
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Chief executives of leading defense companies told a House panel Wednesday they would have to start informing employees just before the 2012 election that their jobs would terminated in January if Congress fails to make a budget deal, triggering hundreds of billions of dollars in defense cuts that would ripple through the defense industry sector.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Chief executives of leading defense companies told a House panel Wednesday they would have to start informing employees just before the 2012 election that their jobs would terminated in January if Congress fails to make a budget deal, triggering hundreds of billions of dollars in defense cuts that would ripple through the defense industry sector.