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

THE RACE: Presidential race is most costly ever

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
The battle between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will be the most expensive presidential contest ever - by a long shot....

THE RACE: Romney likely to look to right for veep

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
If he follows recent tradition, Mitt Romney will look to his right for a running mate....

THE RACE: Just 2 WH candidates took federal cash

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
Only two presidential candidates have sought and received federal matching campaign funds this election cycle, and they're hardly household names....

THE RACE: Obama, Romney busy laying groundwork

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
Both presidential candidates are tending to essentials at this stage in their campaigns....

THE RACE: Romney steps up campaigning in Rust Belt

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
Mitt Romney is nipping at President Barack Obama's heels in Rust Belt states that Obama won in 2008 but which polls show are becoming more competitive in a slowing economy....

House speaker endorses Mitt Romney for president

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker John Boehner has finally endorsed Mitt Romney to be the Republican presidential nominee, saying his economic policies would help the unemployed find jobs....

Utah system puts a unique spin on Senate race

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
KAYSVILLE, Utah (AP) -- Every handshake counts in Utah's unique nominating system, even for a senator seeking his seventh term....

Utah system puts a unique spin on Senate race

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
KAYSVILLE, Utah (AP) -- Every handshake counts in Utah's unique nominating system, even for a senator seeking his seventh term....

Utah system puts a unique spin on Senate race

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
KAYSVILLE, Utah (AP) -- Every handshake counts in Utah's unique nominating system, even for a senator seeking his seventh term....

Utah system puts a unique spin on Senate race

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
KAYSVILLE, Utah (AP) -- Every handshake counts in Utah's unique nominating system, even for a senator seeking his seventh term....

No shocker in store: Romney veep search under way

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
BOSTON (AP) -- Don't look for a vice presidential shocker from Mitt Romney. His choice of a running-mate - a search he announced Monday he has begun - will be guided by both his methodical, risk-averse corporate training and the lessons his party learned from Sarah Palin's selection....

Romney says Rubio being 'thoroughly vetted'

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) -- Mitt Romney says Florida. Sen. Marco Rubio is being "thoroughly vetted" for vice president....

Romney says Rubio being 'thoroughly vetted'

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Tuesday that his campaign is "thoroughly vetting" Marco Rubio as it searches for a running mate despite reports that the Florida senator is not being considered....

No shocker in store: Romney veep search under way

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
BOSTON (AP) -- Don't look for a vice presidential shocker from Mitt Romney. His choice of a running-mate - a search he announced Monday he has begun - will be guided by both his methodical, risk-averse corporate training and the lessons his party learned from Sarah Palin's selection....

Romney running mate search enters audition phase

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mitt Romney's vice presidential search has entered a new phase: auditions....

No shocker in store: Romney veep search under way

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
BOSTON (AP) -- Don't look for a vice presidential shocker from Mitt Romney. His choice of a running-mate - a search he announced Monday he has begun - will be guided by both his methodical, risk-averse corporate training and the lessons his party learned from Sarah Palin's selection....

GOP derails Senate 'Buffett rule' taxes on wealthy

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic "Buffett rule" bill Monday forcing the nation's top earners to pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes, using the day before Americans' taxes are due to defy President Barack Obama on one of his signature election-year issues....

GOP derails Senate 'Buffett rule' taxes on wealthy

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic "Buffett rule" bill Monday forcing the nation's top earners to pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes, using the day before Americans' taxes are due to defy President Barack Obama on one of his signature election-year issues....

GOP derails Senate 'Buffett rule' taxes on wealthy

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic "Buffett rule" bill Monday forcing the nation's top earners to pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes, using the day before Americans' taxes are due to defy President Barack Obama on one of his signature election-year issues....

Aides soft-pedal Romney remarks to donors

Tue, 2024-11-05 23:59
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Mitt Romney's aides soft-pedaled his latest tax pronouncements on Monday, insisting he wasn't tipping his hand when he told donors privately that he might seek to end the tax break for mortgages on second homes and curb other deductions for the wealthy as part of tax reform....