Opinion: 8.2 Percent Unemployment Rate Won't Reelect Obama
Of all the signs leading to a defeat for President Barack Obama in the presidential election of 2012, the most glaring sign is the 8.2% unemployment rate.
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Of all the signs leading to a defeat for President Barack Obama in the presidential election of 2012, the most glaring sign is the 8.2% unemployment rate.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain interviews George P. Bush, the son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush, nephew to former president George W. Bush, and grandson of former President George H. W. Bush.
Attorney General Eric Holder continued to show contempt of Congress in his remarks following the House vote to hold him "in contempt" for refusing to hand over documents associated with the Fast and Furious operation.
People who claim that Obama is being heckled and disrespected more than any other president tend to have a short memory.
Speaking to students at Oakland University, Flint native fimmaker Michael Moore blamed President Bush and the Republicans for the nation's economic problems.
Former President George W. Bush says Sept. 11 will be marked on calendars like Pearl Harbor Day — a day never forgotten by the people who lived through it.
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is blazing a trail across the nation as he talks of education reform and believes the future is digital with states that embrace technology leading the way.
An overnight traffic crash snarled traffic early Tuesday along Interstate 96 in Livingston County
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
Severe weather is possible again this week as a parade of fronts rolls through Southeast Michigan.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
More than 100 people showed up to the party in Birmingham, Michigan, and residents are wondering why it wasn't shut down before it got out of hand.
More than 100 people showed up to a party in Birmingham, Michigan, and residents are wondering why it wasn't shut down before it got out of hand.
Severe weather is possible again this week as a parade of fronts rolls through Southeast Michigan.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
An overnight traffic crash snarled traffic early Tuesday along Interstate 96 in Livingston County
The committee ultimately sent the ordinance to the full City Council without a recommendation.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
On Monday, Kentucky named J Batt as its new athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Good morning, Fam! Starting off partly sunny today, high 77 with a chance for showers and thunderstorms later afternoon and evening. Isolated storms may be strong to severe this evening. Severe Risk outlook is Marginal (1 of 5). Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. Heavy rainfall is likely which may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas. The potential also exists for severe weather, mainly south of I-94.
Good morning, Fam! Starting off partly sunny today, high 77 with a chance for showers and thunderstorms later afternoon and evening. Isolated storms may be strong to severe this evening. Severe Risk outlook is Marginal (1 of 5). Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. Heavy rainfall is likely which may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas. The potential also exists for severe weather, mainly south of I-94.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo did not shy away from speaking out after the university's president and athletic director departed within a month of each other, calling the leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
Two Adopt-a-Road signs in West Bloomfield, Michigan, have been removed after controversy over where those signs were located.
Police are searching for an individual who was caught on camera breaking into a Sterling Heights store and stealing several lottery scratch off tickets.