Mitt Romney

Obama May Lose the Vote but Win the Election

The neck-and-neck polls look good for GOP candidate Mitt Romney but hide President Barack Obama’s electoral vote advantage.

Bruised Obama Goes Negative

US president Barack Obama proved he can wag the dog when he shrugged off bad news about his own performance by attacking his rival's fortune

Romney Criticized For Caution

Republican Media Elites Want Romney To Stop Playing It Safe

After Obama was getting heat from supporters at the start of June, the month ended with Romney allies in the media rounding on his campaign.

Romney to Visit Israel, Meet Netanyahu

Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, will visit Israel this summer to meet with Netanyahu and other leaders.

US Candidates Hit the Road as Primaries Officially End

US President Barack Obama is planning a bus tour as GOP contender Mitt Romney - already on the road - closes out the 2012 primary season.

Romney Woos Christians with Support for Israel

Romney stumped for the Christian vote in Pennsylvania by promising he would do “the opposite” of Obama and stand firm with Israel.

Poll: Israelis Trust the U.S., But Not Obama

Two thirds of Israelis would support military strike on Iran if diplomacy fails. Three of 10 think Romney will improve relations.

Romney Urged To Go Big & Bold

Public-Service Employee Unions May Become Sleeper Campaign Issue

The Wisconsin recall has convinced influential Republicans that a bold agenda could sway the electorate.

Adelson Bets $10 Million on the Table for Romney

Billionaire casino king Sheldon Adelson, a strong supporter of Netanyahu, donates $10 million to a PAC that backs the GOP’s Mitt Romney.

Obama Losing New York's Jewish Support

Obama’s support from Jews in New York State has plummeted in the past month and he now can count only on a slim majority to vote for him.

Romney Picks Gutierrez to Woo Hispanic Vote

GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney hopes high-profile Hispanic appointments will overcome poor polling results

Romney's Potential VP Meets Netanyahu, Barak in Israel

Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, a potential running mate for Mitt Romney, visited Israel and met separately with Netanyahu and Barak.

Analysis: Obama's 'Genteel Poverty'

US president Obama took aim at challenger Mitt Romney's millions saying he can't relate to the average American, but is Obama a pauper?

Obama Attack Ad Targets Romney's Millions, Record

President Obama's latest ad takes aim at unemployment under Mitt Romney as governor. Romney: It's much higher under Obama now

Romney Taps Leavitt to Head Transition Team

GOP contender Mitt Romney has picked an old hand from George W Bush's administration to head his transition team, should he win

Poll: Jewish Voters Still Favor Obama Over Romney

New poll finds that Obama out-polls Romney by 59 percent to 27 percent among Jewish voters. Economics, not Israel, matters to voters.

US Polls Deadlocked in Battleground States

President Barack Obama and GOP contender Mitt Romney are running neck and neck in key states as both try to set themselves apart for voters

Romney Breaks Nomination Threshold in Texas

Mitt Romney walked out of the Texas primary with 1,191 total delegates – putting him over the top for the GOP nomination in August

GOP Has Renewed Confidence

Republicans Now Believe That The White House Is Winnable In 2012

Republicans are displaying greater optimism about chances to retake the White House.

Women Voters Fleeing Obama for Romney

A startling turnaround in polls show Obama losing the women’s vote to Romney despite, or because of, Obama’s favoring gay marriages.

GOP Urges Romney to ‘Shame’ Obama by Visiting Israel

Republican Congressmen urge Romney to hurry up and visit Israel to ”shame” Obama, who has not visited as president.

American Jewry Spars Over Obama's Gay Marriage Stance

Are Jewish Democrats ignoring Judaism's sacred precepts to garner votes for Obama in the 2012 US presidential election?

Poll: Obama Extends Lead Over Romney

New Ipsos poll finds that Obama has extended his lead over Romney to seven percentage points.

Romney's Latest Triple Win Surprises No One

With no serious challengers left, Romney easily wins Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia.

Romney Set to Meet Santorum

GOP front-runner Mitt Romney is set to meet privately with former chief rival Rick Santorum in Pittsburgh in a bid for delegates

Gingrich Quits, Urges Support for Romney

Newt Gingrich formally exits the Republican presidential race. "Obama is the most radical, leftist president in American history."

Following Speculation, Obama Extends Condolences to PM

Obama told PM: Your father was an extraordinary person who served as a bridge between Israel and the United States.

Obama and Romney Spar Over Bin Laden Hit

Is US president Barack Obama trying to prove he is a 'better John Wayne' than rival Mitt Romney; do Americans care with a weak economy?

Video: Obama Jests at Romney’s Dog in Press Corps Bash

Obama acted as comedian at the annual White House press bash, poking fun at Romney’s dog and enjoying his own jokes.

Romney Extends Condolences to Netanyahu Family

Romney called the passing of Ben-Zion Netanyahu "a loss for all of Israel and for all who care about Israel."

Gov. Christie 'May be Convinced' to Run with Romney

New Jersey governor Chris Christie implies he would be open to the possibility of being Mitt Romney's vice presidential nominee.

Biden Accuses Romney of Harboring 'Cold War Mindset'

Biden: “…we know that to the extent [Romney has] shown any foreign policy vision it’s through the glass of a rear view mirror.”

Rubio Pushes Bipartisanship

Marco Rubio In Address Lauds Foreign Policy Interventionists

Although a darling of the Tea Party, he repeatedly praised Democrats from Truman to Clinton.

Pro-Israel Gov. Christie May Be Romney’s VP Pick

Gov. Christie’s visit to Israel left him with a stronger view of Israel’s need for land for security. He may be Romney’s running mate.

Romney Trailing With Women and Minorities

GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney is trailing with women and minorities, but leads Obama on the economic front.

Poll: Romney's Popularity on the Rise, but Obama Still Leads

Mitt Romney’s popularity is starting to rebound, but he still lags behind Obama, a CNN survey finds.

Romney and Obama Neck-in Neck in Gallup Poll

The first Gallup poll of the election season shows Romney with a razor-thin lead over Obama. A CNN poll puts Obama in the lead.

Cheney: Obama is 'Unmitigated Disaster'

Dick Cheney plunged back into the political debate, praising Romney while claiming President Obama has been an "unmitigated disaster."

Can Romney Rally the GOP?

Rick Santorum's decision to suspend his bid for the GOP nomination has led party leaders to call for their base to rally around Mitt Romney

‘Condi’ May Visit Israel but Rules out VP Slot

Condoleezza Rice plans to visit Israel next month, but only for business, despite encouragement to be Mitt Romney’s running mate.

Santorum Suspends Campaign – It's Romney vs. Obama

Conservative favorite Rick Santorum suspended his bid for the 2012 GOP nomination, making Mitt Romney's candidacy all-but-certain.

Thinking Like Count Metternich

Why Did The Times Publicize Romney And Netanyahu's Friendship?

Analysis: The New York Times editorial slant makes even seemingly favorable articles objects of suspicion.

The Romney-Bibi Bridge

According to a recent expose in the New York Times, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Mitt Romney are old friends.

Romney and Obama Square Off – The Race is On

Mitt Romney's Tuesday trifecta has given him enough electoral momentum to turn from his GOP rivals to take on President Obama.

Romney Sweeps Three More States

CNN projects that Mitt Romney will win all three of Tuesday's presidential primaries, in Wisconsin, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Santorum Scores with Louisiana Win

Rick Santorum wins Republican primary in Louisiana, but still trails Mitt Romney in number of delegates.

Romney Scores Another Win, Takes Illinois

Early exit polls and vote totals predict Mitt Romney will take Tuesday’s Republican presidential primary in Illinois.

Romney Wins Puerto Rico Primary

After a Rick Santorum faux pas, Mitt Romney wins the Republican primary in Puerto Rico with a whopping 83 percent of votes.

And Then There Were Two

It Is Not Enough For Mitt Romney To Harvest Delegates Everywhere

By failing to win either Alabama or Mississippi Newt Gingrich is dead in the water. A two man race may be what the Republicans need.

Santorum Wins Kansas but Romney Still Leading

Rick Santorum wins Kansas caucuses with 51 percent of the vote, but top rival Mitt Romney maintains his lead.

Romney, Santorum Big Winners on Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday presents Republican hopefuls with chances to win, but Romney and Santorum appear to be the big winners.

Romney Warns: Re-elect Obama and Iran Will Get Nuclear Weapons

Republican presidential hopeful warns: Iran will obtain nuclear weapons if President Barack Obama is elected for a second term.

Romney's Streak Continues as He Takes Washington State

Mitt Romney wins Republican caucuses in Washington state, CNN projects, with 37 percent of the votes.

After Tough Fight, Romney Takes Michigan and Arizona

CNN projecting that Mitt Romney will win Arizona and Michigan, beating main challenger Rick Santorum.

After Triple Defeat, Romney Takes Maine

Four days after being defeated by Santorum in three states, Mitt Romney wins Main caucuses.

Santorum's Projected Missouri Win May Mean Comeback

Rick Santorum projected to upset Mitt Romney and win "beauty contest" Missouri primary.

Romney Campaign Downplays Expectations

GOP front-runner Mitt Romney's campaign tried to downplay expectations - saying he may lose in Minnesota.

Projected Nevada Win Gives Romney Two in a Row

CNN projects Mitt Romney will win the Nevada caucuses, giving him the first back-to-back victories in the race.

Trump Endorses Romney in Las Vegas

Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney for president, following speculations that he would support Newt Gingrich.

Santorum Denounces 'Gutter Politics' in GOP Race

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum denounced the "anything to win" tactics of his opponents saying voters 'deserve better'