It's game on, with Obama as Romney's rival - Campaign 2012

		Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Campaign 2012
It's game on, with Obama as Romney's rival The general election campaign unofficially kicked off Tuesday with Mitt Romney continuing to sharpen his criticism of President Obama, saying a second term for the incumbent would be dangerous because he is not being upfront about the policies he plans to pursue. Santorum's exit shifts GOP race Former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania put his presidential campaign on ice Tuesday, removing the final major hurdle for Mitt Romney to win the Republican nomination and turn his full attention to a general election bid against President Obama. Obama attacks inequality while soliciting big-money donors Pausing between $10,000-a-plate fundraisers for his re-election campaign, President Obama called on Congress in a highly partisan speech Tuesday to approve a tax increase on the wealthy to pay for programs for the middle class. Obama renews call for 'Buffett rule' tax on millionaires The White House and President Obama's re-election team launched a simultaneous offensive Monday to pressure Republican senators to approve the so-called "Buffett rule," a tax increase on income over $1 million. Romney faces lengthy to-do list as likely GOP pick Mitt Romney faces a daunting to-do list as he transitions into the role of likely Republican presidential nominee. Eagerness seen as a vice in presidential veepstakes While Mitt Romney finally looks to have the Republican nomination within his grasp, the jockeying among the wannabes for the No. 2 spot on the GOP ticket is only now ramping up. March jobs report fuels party battles Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Sunday that Republicans would rather defeat President Obama than see the American economy improve. Gingrich not quite conceding race While Newt Gingrich is not officially dropping his presidential bid, the former House speaker indicated Sunday he would be willing to step aside for the Mitt Romney campaign if doing so helped ensure a Republican victory over President Obama. ZOGBY: President Obama's weekly report card (April 2-8) Pollster John Zogby grades the president's week and how the week's events affect his re-election chances. Other Recent Articles It's game on, with Obama as Romney's rival Obama attacks inequality while soliciting big-money donors Santorum's exit shifts GOP race Santorum suspends campaign for GOP presidential nomination MILLER: Class envy campaign tactic EDITORIAL: Holder's Black Panther blind spot LAMBRO: Obama's economic legacy MACKOWIAK: Republicans' secret weapon against Obama GOLDBERG: Let business mind its own business DEAN: ABC and Washington Post seek fantasy island Obama renews call for 'Buffett rule' tax on millionaires Santorum will stay on Ark. ballot after quitting Santorum suspends GOP presidential campaign EDITORIAL: Obama's cooked jobs books MILLER: Fore more years		Most Read Stories Indian Ocean tsunami watch issued for Aceh quake EDITORIAL: Obama's Brazilian model EDITORIAL: Holder's Black Panther blind spot Lugar in danger for first time in years MACKOWIAK: Republicans' secret weapon against Obama D.C. library official quits, is rehired as consultant EDITORIAL: A streetcar named debt Obama attacks inequality while soliciting big-money donors PICKET: NBC's latest editing 'mistake' follows a history of similar mistakes Santorum's exit shifts GOP race Latest from WT Communities Independent Social Contributors The Political Pro-Con Rick Santorum and Ron Paul: The past and future of the GOP Rick Santorum will destroy conservatism Reawakening Liberty Why Santorum supporters should stand with Ron Paul Why Ron Paul also matters more than Romney, Santorum and Obama Deaver Drive Chivalry a century after Titanic Crucifixion: On Easter a symbol of death becomes a symbol of life Rich like me With Santorum out, Obama will aim fire directly at Romney Barack Obama: The worst constitutional lawyer ever