Bloomberg: 'On Balance,' Obama's Done A Good Job
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg downplayed reported political differences between himself and President Barack Obama, saying that Obama inherited a difficult situation.
"I happen to think that Obama's been a much better president than people give him credit for. He's in a very difficult situation," Bloomberg said in an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria that was shared with POLITICO.
"I don't agree with him on everything," Bloomberg said. But, "you've got a Congress that is very ...
Poll: Obama Holds Lead, Majority Of Voters Say Romney 'Out Of Touch'
A majority of voters pick Mitt Romney as more "out of touch" than President Obama, according to a new poll released Wednesday, which shows the Democratic incumbent holding a 13-point lead over his GOP challenger.
The Bloomberg National Poll asked likely voters which candidate's argument has been more convincing, as each campaign works to paint its rival as unaware of the plight of the "average American" in an election year dominated by the struggling economy.
According to the poll, 55 ...
Bloomberg Overheard Saying Romney Would Be Better at Running Country Than Obama
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York has remained coy about whether he plans to endorse a presidential candidate this year, even as Mitt Romney and President Obama aggressively court the billionaire media mogul.
The most that the mayor and his aides have said is that Mr. Bloomberg, who did not endorse in 2008, is carefully weighing his options this time around.
But during casual conversations at charity event a few days ago, Mr. Bloomberg was far chattier — and candid — about the ...
Obama Taps Kerry To Play Romney In Presidential Debate Rehearsal
The Obama campaign has named Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) to play Republican Mitt Romney during three mock presidential debate rehearsals later this year, campaign officials confirm to The Hill.
Kerry — the 2004 Democratic nominee — is well-versed on the former Massachusetts governor’s political career and rhetoric and can help provide insight during the fall debates.
Democrats and Republicans have long compared Kerry to Romney in terms of style and have drawn parallels to the ...
Obama Pleads For Voters' Patience
President Obama is emulating former President George W. Bush’s reelection argument to voters from 2004: Be patient and give me more time.
Bush prevailed by using this argument against Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) when the subject was the Iraq War.
Obama is asking for patience on the economy — turf less likely to foster stoicism or a sense of shared national sacrifice — and he is doing so in the wake of three ‘wave’ elections in a row, in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
“Three successive ...
Obama Makes Election-Year Change In Deportation Policy
The Obama administration announced Friday it will stop deporting illegal immigrants who come to the country at a young age.
The politically charged decision comes as Obama faces a tough reelection fight against Republican Mitt Romney, and Hispanic voters in swing states will play a crucial role in the contest.
The change in policy could allow as many as 800,000 immigrants who came to the United States illegally not only to remain in the country without fear of being deported, but to work ...
Obama vs. Romney in Ohio
President Obama and Mitt Romney on Thursday offered dueling addresses on the economy in the critical swing state of Ohio, providing the first real split-screen day of the general election.
Obama telegraphed the message that he’s the one who has the interests of the middle class at heart on the economy, while Romney railed at the president for being unable to lead an economic recovery.
The two speeches took place at roughly the same time, with Obama addressing a crowd of 1,500 people at ...
Jewish Billionaire Casino Mogul Adelson Gives $10M To Romney Super-PAC
Former Newt Gingrich backer and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson has followed through on his promise to support Mitt Romney after the Massachusetts governor secured the Republican nomination — and in a big way.
Adelson has given $10 million to Restore Our Future, the super-PAC supporting Romney's presidential election effort, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The $10 million gift is likely the largest single donation toward either candidate's super-PAC since the campaign ...
Poll: White House Failed On Economy
While American voters consider the Obama administration successful on national security, majorities say it has mostly failed at stimulating the economy and improving health care -- two areas the White House cites as major legislative accomplishments.
A Fox News poll released Thursday shows 55 percent of voters think the Obama administration has mostly succeeded on making the country safer.
More than half of voters think the administration has mostly failed at creating new jobs (56 ...
Obama's $3.6 Million New York City Haul
President Obama is expected to raise at least $3.6 million for his reelection effort Monday, according to a campaign official.
The president is scheduled to attend three fundraisers in New York City with former President Bill Clinton. The first fundraiser will be at hedge fund manager Marc Lasry's home, where approximately 50 guests spent $40,000 per person on tickets.
At another reception at the Waldorf Astoria, about 500 guests paid at least $2,500 for a chance to see Obama, Clinton and ...
NBC: Obama, Romney Deadlocked in Key States
President Barack Obama and presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney are neck-and-neck in three crucial presidential battleground states, according to the latest NBC-Marist polls. In Iowa, the two rivals are tied at 44 percent among registered voters, including those who are undecided but leaning toward a candidate. Ten percent of voters in the Hawkeye State are completely undecided. In Colorado, Obama and Romney are similarly deadlocked, with the president getting 46 percent of registered voters and ...
Obama Calls To Congratulate Romney For Securing Nomination
President Obama called presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney to “congratulate him on securing the Republican nomination,” his campaign said Wednesday.
Romney clinched the GOP nomination Tuesday night with a victory in the Texas primary. Projections estimate the former Massachusetts governor now has surpassed the 1,144 delegates required to seal victory in the Republican race.
“President Obama said that he looked forward to an important and healthy debate about America’s ...
Romney Clinches GOP Nomination
Mitt Romney hit his party's "magic number" on Tuesday, unofficially clinching the Republican presidential nomination in a race he entered as the front-runner and has had to himself for weeks.
Romney led the pack when he announced his second run for the White House last June, and he has watched his rivals for the nomination slowly trickle out as their own wins looked increasingly unlikely.
The delegates to put him over the 1,144 necessary for the GOP nomination came in Texas, the lone ...
Romney, Gingrich, Trump Will Appear Together At Las Vegas Fundraiser
Newt Gingrich, Donald Trump and Mitt Romney will make an appearance together later this month in Las Vegas.
The three men will appear together at a fundraiser for Romney's presidential bid at Trump Towers on May 29, NBC News reported on Thursday.
In February, Romney received Trump's endorsement during a press conference at the casino. The former Massachusetts governor went on to a commanding win in the state's caucuses, which Trump took partial credit for. Gingrich endorsed Romney shortly ...
OU Commends Mitt Romney for Education Policy Prop. to Expand Parental Choice
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America -- the nation's largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization -- commended former Governor Mitt Romney for his policy proposals designed to expand school choice.
In an address today, Gov. Rommey called educational opportunity the "civil rights issue of our era" and the "challenge of our time." He proposed several initiatives including expansion of the Washington DC Opportunity Scholarship Program and permitting students receiving ...
Romney To Propose Voucher-Like Education Overhaul
Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is proposing a voucher-style system that could fundamentally change public education in the United States.
The former Massachusetts governor was expected to outline the plan during a speech Wednesday to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington.
A Romney aide said the candidate wants to let low-income and disabled students use federal funding to attend public schools, public charter schools and, in some cases, private schools. Federal funds ...
Mitt Romney Wins Kentucky Primary
Mitt Romney won the Kentucky primary on Tuesday, accumulating more delegates toward the already presumed goal of becoming the GOP presidential nominee.
The Associated Press projected Romney's win shortly after the polls closed at 7 p.m. ET.
Kentucky awards 45 delegates that the candidate can add to his current tally. Romney headed into the primaries on Tuesday with 992 delegates, according to the Associated Press count. He needs 1,144 delegates to lock down the GOP nomination at the ...
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