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Payrolls rise sharply, giving Obama some relief

YoopyaNov 2, 20120

(Reuters) – U.S. employers stepped up hiring in October and the jobless rate ticked higher as more workers restarted job hunts, a hopeful sign for

Sandy forces political pause with 7 days left

YoopyaOct 30, 20120

By JIM KUHNHENN and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The havoc unleashed by Superstorm Sandy is bringing an unnerving pause to the presidential campaigning

Analysis: U.S. presidential race is all about Ohio – or is it?

YoopyaOct 29, 20120

(Reuters) – With one week left in the tight battle for the White House, it’s all about the vital swing state of Ohio. Unless it’s

Advantage Obama in hunt for 270 electoral votes

YoopyaOct 29, 20120

By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — President Barack Obama is poised to eke out a victory in the race for the 270 electoral

How much stamina does it take to become US president?

YoopyaOct 29, 20120

With just over a week to go before the US presidential election, both candidates are criss-crossing the country in a frantic final push to win

Obama, Romney campaign with eye on storm forecast

YoopyaOct 27, 20120

By JULIE PACE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With an eye on the weather forecast, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are starting a 10-day

In echoes of Obama, Romney seeks to adopt mantle of change

YoopyaOct 27, 20120

(Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney attempted to adopt the mantle of change on Friday in an economic speech in which he vowed to

Up to 40 percent may vote early in election; Obama ahead

YoopyaOct 27, 20120

(Reuters) – Early voters could account for up to 40 percent of all ballots cast in the 2012 U.S. presidential election, and polls of people

Romney raised $111.8 million in first half of October

YoopyaOct 25, 2012June 24, 20230

(Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his allies raised $111.8 million October 1-17, his campaign said on Thursday, a high-profile period that included

Colin Powell endorses Obama for second term

YoopyaOct 25, 20120

(Reuters) – Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Thursday endorsed Barack Obama’s bid for re-election, citing the Democratic president’s efforts to wind down