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In attack mode, Obama labels Ryan budget 'social Darwinism' - Campaign 2012

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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President Obama speaks April 3, 2012, at the Associated Press luncheon during the ASNE Convention in Washington. (Associated Press)

In attack mode, Obama labels Ryan budget 'social Darwinism'

Kicking his campaign into high gear, President Obama on Tuesday said Republicans' vision of smaller government and lower taxes for the wealthy amounts to "thinly veiled social Darwinism," and cast his own fiscal blueprint, with its higher spending and taxes, as the way to sustain the social safety net.


Romney sweeps GOP primaries in D.C., Maryland and Wisconsin

Mitt Romney swept Tuesday's primaries in Maryland, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia, putting more distance between himself and the rest of the GOP's presidential contenders in a race party leaders have said they'd like to see wrapped up soon.

GOP making gains on fundraising front

The 2010 midterm elections were a dream come true for the Republican Party at the ballot box but a nightmare for its bank accounts.

Palin joins 'Today' team against Couric on 'GMA'

Viewers who fantasized about potshots being volleyed between Sarah Palin and Katie Couric were disappointed Tuesday morning. Both women did their own thing in their respective morning-show guest spots.

ZOGBY: President Obama's weekly report card (March 26 - April 1)

Pollster John Zogby grades the president's week and how the week's events affect his re-election chances.

Bill Clinton: Obama can argue he steadied economy

Former President Bill Clinton said Monday that he believes President Obama can win re-election if he can convince voters he steadied a shaky economy.

Romney seeks sweep to knock out Santorum

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney delivered his closing argument to Wisconsin voters as he looked to land a knockout blow against Rick Santorum's presidential dreams by sweeping the three nomination contests Tuesday.

Santorum eyeing Pennsylvania primary

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum continued on Sunday to reject calls that he drop out of the race and concede victory to front-runner Mitt Romney.

As Romney nears nod, GOP base nods off

Pledges of support from powerful Republicans last week may have edged Mitt Romney closer to the GOP presidential nomination, but the former Massachusetts governor still struggles to fire the imaginations of most in his party — even the coveted endorsements from former President George H.W. Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida seemed underwhelming in tone.

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