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AP Top Political News At 12:32 p.m. EDT
Updated: 12 years 20 weeks ago

Rubio elevating profile amid VP speculation

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Marco Rubio has outlined his vision of a more muscular American foreign policy as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney begins the search for a running mate....

It's the Year of Big Money in politics

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In politics, this is the year of big money. It's the first presidential race since two court decisions in 2010 changed the rules....

Gingrich to end presidential campaign next week

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Newt Gingrich began taking steps Wednesday to shut down his debt-laden White House bid, setting the stage to endorse one-time rival Mitt Romney next week and rally Republicans behind their apparent nominee....

Romney health care vision short on detail

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Anticipating the death of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, Mitt Romney outlined his plans Tuesday to expand coverage to the nation's uninsured, while protecting at least one popular safeguard that would be eliminated should the Supreme Court strike down the law....

Romney promotes education agenda, defends Bain

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Originally planning to focus on education, Mitt Romney instead reignited the debate over his business credentials on Wednesday, welcoming scrutiny of the private equity firm he co-founded and declaring he's a far more qualified steward of the economy than President Barack Obama....

AP sources: Gingrich to end presidential campaign

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two advisers to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich say he will formally end is campaign next Tuesday and will likely to endorse Mitt Romney....

Napolitano: Secret Service scandal 'inexcusable'

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- There was no risk to President Barack Obama as a result of a prostitution scandal at a Colombia hotel that involved a dozen Secret Service officers, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told a Senate panel Wednesday....

Capitol Police investigating threat against Rubio

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
MIAMI (AP) -- The U.S. Capitol Police force is investigating a reported threat against U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who is often mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick for likely GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney....

Romney says he wanted gay spokesman to stay on job

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Walking a careful line, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Friday he had wanted an openly gay spokesman who resigned from his campaign this week to stay on. Hours later, he worked to court the party's conservative wing by meeting with former rival Rick Santorum....

Panetta: Brazil is emerging global power

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised Brazil's emergence as a global power Wednesday, urging the nation to become more involved in security efforts around the world by assisting in places like Africa....

Obama's Rolling Stone treatment -- politics to pop

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Offering riffs on Mick Jagger and reflections on race, President Barack Obama is capping a week devoted to courting young votes with a Rolling Stone magazine cover interview that segues from presidential musings on politics to foreign policy to pop culture....

Democratic super PAC, environmental group air ad

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Democratic super PAC backing President Barack Obama's re-election and an environmental group are airing $1 million in advertising in Colorado and Nevada seeking to tie Mitt Romney to oil companies....

Romney turns campaign toward money, reconciliation

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican presidential nomination all but in hand, Mitt Romney is refocusing his efforts on challenging President Barack Obama, raising cash for the battle ahead and reconciling with onetime primary rival Rick Santorum....

Obama asks Congress to act on 'to-do' list

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Obama is asking Democrats and Republicans to act on his "to-do list" for Congress, a five-point plan he says would create jobs and help restore middle-class security....

Obama, Clinton to headline trio of NYC fundraisers

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is getting a little help from former President Bill Clinton at a trio of campaign fundraisers in New York....

Once Obama's, younger voters in play this election

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once thought to be solidly behind President Barack Obama, younger voters burdened by a bleak employment picture, high gas prices and student loan debt are being aggressively wooed by the Democrat and his likely Republican challenger, Mitt Romney....

Once Obama's, younger voters in play this election

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once thought to be solidly behind President Barack Obama, younger voters burdened by a bleak employment picture, high gas prices and student loan debt are being aggressively wooed by the Democrat and his likely Republican challenger, Mitt Romney....

Once Obama's, younger voters in play this election

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once thought to be solidly behind President Barack Obama, younger voters burdened by a bleak employment picture, high gas prices and student loan debt are being aggressively wooed by the Democrat and his likely Republican challenger, Mitt Romney....

Once Obama's, younger voters in play this election

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once thought to be solidly behind President Barack Obama, younger voters burdened by a bleak employment picture, high gas prices and student loan debt are being aggressively wooed by the Democrat and his likely Republican challenger, Mitt Romney....

Once Obama's, younger voters in play this election

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:32
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once thought to be solidly behind President Barack Obama, younger voters burdened by a bleak employment picture, high gas prices and student loan debt are being aggressively wooed by the Democrat and his likely Republican challenger, Mitt Romney....