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President Obama Nasty Nail-Biting Election Goes Down to the WireUS polls open in 30 hours. Virtually all polls show a virtual tie but give Obama the nod in the electoral college vote. Early Voting Bomb Scare in Florida; Romney Leads State PollA bomb scare delayed early voting in Florida and led to tensions and fears of riots that may highlight the day after Election Day. Giuliani: Obama Should 'Resign' Over Libya, Economy, SandyRudy Giuliani tore into Obama, saying the president should "resign" over terrorist attack in Libya and for campaigning after Hurricane Sandy Emanuel Claims Obama 'Took Control' After Libya AttackFormer White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel defended Obama's handling of the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. Obama Aide: Des Moines Register Endorsement Not Based in RealityObama's deputy campaign manager dismissed the Des Moines Register endorsement of Romney, saying it was not “based at all in reality.” New York Times Endorses Obama, Des Moines Register Votes RomneyPresident Obama captured the endorsement of The New York Times, while Iowa's Des Moines Register backed Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Obama Attempts to Justify Not Visiting Israel as PresidentIn an interview with NBC News, President Barack Obama attempted to justify why he has not visited Israel since becoming president. Clinton: Facebook and Twitter are Not EvidenceU.S. Secretary of State Clinton claims Facebook and Twitter were not "evidence" of terrorist involvement in Bnghazi attack. Video: New Romney Ad Escalates 'Apology Tour' ChargeThe Romney campaign released a new television ad Tuesday escalating the governor’s charge that Obama had conducted an “apology tour.” "Horses and Bayonets" Replace "Binders Full of Women" in Debate“Horses and bayonets” took the place of “binders full of women” in Monday's debate, becoming instantly popular on social networking sires. Obama to Appeal to Voters on 'Tonight Show'President Obama is set to appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” later this week, in yet another attempt to appeal to undecided voters. Swastika Found Painted on Obama Campaign Office in ColoradoA swastika was found painted on the window of President Barack Obama's campaign office in a suburb of Denver, Colorado late Thursday night. Obama Coins New Ailment, Warns Voters to Beware of 'Romnesia'Obama coins new ailment, says Romney suffers “Romnesia” from wavering views on women’s rights and other issues. Obama Responds to Romney's 'Binders Full of Women'Obama made his first reference Romney's "binders full of women" comment that set social networking sites ablaze during presidential debate. Romney Sets Internet Ablaze with 'Whole Binders of Women' RemarkRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney set the Internet ablaze with “whole binders full of women” comment. Romney, Obama Camps Voice Concern Over Second Debate ModeratorThe Obama and Romney campaigns have both voiced concern that moderator of second presidential debate, doesn’t plan on abiding by set terms. Romney Camp: Obama 'Misled American People' on Libya AttackRomney campaign accused Obama of misleading American people by providing "incomplete and indirect" responses. Obama Says He Was 'Too Polite' During First DebatePresident Obama attempted to explain his poor performance during the first presidential debate, saying he thought he was being “too polite” Krauthammer: 'Romney Won By Two Touchdowns'Reflecting on last night's debate, syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer said, “Romney won big… He won by two touchdowns.” Obama Free on Day He Refused Netanyahu MeetingWhile Obama cited "campaign obligations" that would prevent meeting with Netanyahu, his schedule shows he had afternoon free. Video:US Envoy to UN Skips Netanyahu's Speech to Attend LuncheonU.S. Ambassador to the U.N. skipped PM Netanyahu’s address to the U.N. Thursday, opting instead to go to a luncheon with foreign ministers. Alabama Man Charged with Tweeting to Kill President ObamaA man from Birmingham, Alabama was indicted Wednesday for threatening the life of President Barack Obama via Twitter. Cantor: Obama Has Continued Pattern of Throwing Israel Under BusHouse Majority Leader Eric Cantor accused President Obama of showing a lack of regard for the Jewish state. Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US ElectionA number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections. New US Ad Featuring Only Netanyahu Airs in FloridaA new ad featuring only Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to hit the airwaves in select Florida markets Thursday. Obama: US Expects 'Full Cooperation' in Protection of DiplomatsObama said Tuesday that he expects “full cooperation” from the “Muslim world” in protecting US diplomats from Mideast violence. Lawmakers Urge Libya, Egypt Aid be Stripped Following AttacksConservative lawmakers on Capitol Hill are urging that aid to Libya and Egypt be stripped from a six-month federal funding bill. Obama Administration Disavows Cairo Embassy ApologyThe Obama administration is disavowing a statement from its own Cairo embassy that seemed to apologize for anti-Muslim activity in the U.S. New Federal Study Claims US Vulnerable to Missile AttacksCritical shortcomings in America’s network of early warning systems and missile interceptors could put the U.S. at risk of missile attacks. Obama: Removing G-d From Currency as Likely As Alien InvasionObama campaign rebuffed claims by GOP that it would “take G-d off our coins,” saying such a move is as likely as aliens attacking Florida. Jeb Bush: Obama Needs to 'Move On'Jeb Bush, the former Republican governor of Florida, said President Obama should stop blaming his brother for the struggling economy. 'Rabbis for Obama' Boycott Israel and Cozy Up to Ahmadinejad"Rabbis for Obama" includes many anti-Israel figures who support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against the Jewish state. Federal Agents Arrest Armed Man Over Obama ThreatsFederal agents in Washington state have arrested an armed man accused of making threats against President Obama. Ryan: I’ve Got More Foreign Policy Experience Than Obama in '08Romney’s vice- presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan argued that he has more foreign-policy experience than Obama in 2008. ‘Obama Should Visit Israel, Show Muscle to Iran’Obama should show Iran his muscle and visit Israel as a clear sign of support for a military strike, says ex-IDF Intelligence Chief Yadlin. Obama Wishes Muslims Around the World 'Eid Mubarak'President Barack Obama wished Muslims around the world "Eid Mubarak" for the festival marking the end of the month of Ramadan. Former Intelligence Officials Launch Campaign Against ObamaFormer intelligence operatives launched a campaign against Obama, accusing president of claiming undue credit for the Osama bin Laden raid. Obama to Dine with Ahmadinejad, Morsi at U.N. Assembly in NY?Ban Ki-moon has invited Obama to join Ahmadinejad, Morsi at a VIP lunch on opening day of U.N. General Assembly in NY. Jimmy Carter to Address DNC, Despite Jewish ObjectionsJimmy Carter has been granted prime-time speaking slot at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, despite objections from Jewish groups Obama Aide Accepted $100,000 Fee from Company with Ties to IranA close aide to President Obama accepted $100,000 speaking fee in 2010 from an affiliate of a company doing business with Iran. Watch: New Romney Ad Blasts Obama's Record on IsraelThe Mitt Romney presidential campaign has released a new ad which criticizes the Obama administration's treatment of Israel. Poll Shows Americans Like NetanyahuPrime Minister Netanyahu, whose rating in Israel has slipped slightly, enjoys a favorable image in a recent poll in the United States. Key Obama Liaison to Jewish Community SplitsDennis Ross, one of President Obama’s key liaisons to the Jewish community has opted to sit out the 2012 election campaign.Ad Slams Obama's Israel Record in Newspapers Across AmericaEmergency Committee for Israel publishes an ad in Jewish newspapers across America citing liberals' criticism of Obama’s Israel record Most Voters Say US Should Help Israel in Attack on IranA majority of 51 percent of likely U.S. voters say their country should help Israel if it attacks Iran, according to a Rasmussen poll. Romney Criticizes Obama's 'Shabby Treatment of Israel'Speaking ahead of Israel visit, Mitt Romney lashed out at President Obama saying, the people of Israel "deserve better." Florida’s Jewish Vote Looms Critical for ObamaFlorida’s Jews who backed Obama in 2008 are thinking twice, and the “Jewish vote,” including those living in Israel, could be critical. GOP Leaders: Obama Announcement Comes 4 Years Too LateRepublican leaders have criticized an announcement made Monday that if President Obama were to get re-elected, he would visit Israel. Bolton: Obama Played Golf instead of Visiting IsraelPresident Obama played golf instead of visiting Israel in his three and a half years in office, former UN Ambassador John Bolton charged. Obama May Lose the Vote but Win the ElectionThe neck-and-neck polls look good for GOP candidate Mitt Romney but hide President Barack Obama’s electoral vote advantage. US Refuses to Reveal Details on Downed Turkish JetU.S. officials claim they know the details regarding the Turkish jet downed by Syria last month, but refuse to reveal them to the public. Video: Farewell Parade to ‘Obamanation’ in UtahA “Farewell to Obama” float in a Utah Independence Day parade was great entertainment but angered some people for being in “bad taste.” State Democrats, ADL Blast Maine Governor for 'Gestapo' RemarksState Democrats are lashing out at Maine Governor Paul LePage after he compared the IRS to the Nazi Gestapo. Deadly Weather Kills Nearly 200 in US and RussiaA deadly heat wave kills at least 30 people in the US, and 144 people die in flash floods in Russia. Flood warnings posted in Britain. US Flexes Muscles against Iran in GulfIran will finds its boats “on the bottom of the Gulf” if it tries to mine the Persian Gulf to prevent oil and gas tankers from sailing. Video: Obama’s Baseball Boo-Boo Draws BoosThings are getting tough for Obama. Several days after tripping on a step to a stage, a remark on a baseball trade drew boos in Boston. 44 Senators Urge Obama to Halt Iran Talks Unless Progress Made44 Senators told Obama that unless Iran gives three concessions, he should abandon ongoing negotiations over country's nuclear program. |
