Opinion: Mitt Romney's Terrible Week
Last week Romney had yet another gaffe and error filled week. Week after week Romney and his campaign can't get it together.
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Last week Romney had yet another gaffe and error filled week. Week after week Romney and his campaign can't get it together.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are going for the "campy" image which screams "we're just regular guys" on the 2012 campaign trail. America has never seen the final stretch of a presidential campaign like Obama and Biden are presenting this time around.
As unfortunate as the events are, Romney's comments about Obama ring true. Prior to the tragic event and even after, President Obama appears to excuse and apologize for the horrendous events that take place in the world – including those against Americans.
Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan was at two small fundraising events in west Los Angeles Thursday after stumping in Colorado.
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan is expected to arrive in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon.
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
In an odd turn of events, the Republicans in Tampa nominated real life versions of their cartoon versions of Kerry and Gore. Republicans thought John Kerry should be criticized for changing positions. But Kerry is not in the same league as Romney who ran as a pro-choice candidate and promised to do more for gay rights than Ted Kennedy.
While Paul Ryan is entitled to his own opinions, he is not entitled to his own facts. He lied to America about Medicare. He lied to America about the debt commission. He really lied to America about the stimulus and America's debt rating.
Our economy is on a slow recovery – slower than anyone wants. But the lack of serious discussion about national security and the world we live in is troubling.
The basic fact is that Romney, Ryan and Republican's are uncomfortable with a few of the words Congressman Akin used. They are not, however, uncomfortable with the policy position he was expressing. The record shows that they march in lockstep with Congressman Akin.
Congressman Akin's comments are unconscionable and while Congressman Akin owns the words that came from his mouth, the sentiment and his policy goals are shared by both Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, despite their statements today.
The fact that Joe Biden is only a heartbeat away from the presidency should not only scare the hell out of every American, it should be reason enough for the Romney-Ryan ticket to win the 2012 election by a landslide.
If you like the GOP war on women, you are going to love Paul Ryan. After all, Ryan's record on women's health could easily be mistaken for one of W. Mitt Romney's primary opponents, Rick Santorum.
Paul Ryan has changed the Electoral College math. With the pick, Romney has chosen a path that writes off almost all of the country and focuses the election on the industrial Midwest.
Congressman Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's newly announced vice presidential pick, has already become a lightning rod in the 2012 presidential campaign.
After months of failing to find a way to gain ground in the presidential campaign, Mitt Romney has hit the reset button by picking Paul Ryan as his running mate, but once the dust has settled and the Conventions are over, it is hard to see how Romney will have changed the direction of the 2012 presidential campaign.
Romney wisely went with a safe and sure bet because Paul Ryan is a strong, conservative-approved candidate whose image is as clean as Romney's.
Delegates at the California Republican Convention in Burbank Friday night are excited about presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's possible running mate.
A group of Catholic nuns have started a bus tour challenging the Ryan budget plan and its cuts to social programs.
CBS News has fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
California voters in the Los Angeles area are deciding on a host of key contests in the June 2 primary election, including races for governor, LA mayor and more.
Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress are among the most closely watched contests in California's June 2 primary elections.
The women, aged 61 and 34, were struck by a car while crossing a street in Stanton, deputies said.
Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress are among the most closely watched contests in California's June 2 primary elections.
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election, according to polling data.
Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt look to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary mayoral election.
Polling places across California open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
The stabbing happened at around 8:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Harbor Avenue, police said.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect in the Pico-Union area.
A homeless man accused of attacking several UCLA students on the college's campus has been charged with multiple counts of assault.
Actor Nick Pasqual was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for the 2024 stabbing of his estranged girlfriend, who had a restraining order filed against him at the time.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
The women, aged 61 and 34, were struck by a car while crossing a street in Stanton, deputies said.
A 22-year-old Huntington Beach man was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot two people.
In a video shared by police, the woman, wearing all black, can be seen arguing with the employee before cocking her right arm back with the food in hand. She then steps forward and hurls the food directly at the employee, causing the container to burst open and food to spill out.
An Orange County judge dismissed charges against a doctor who allegedly poisoned her husband with Drano.
A 57-year-old Tahitian man has been identified as the victim of a deadly mid-air skydiving collision in Riverside County last week.
The El Dorado Fire, which burned more than 22,700 acres in San Bernardino and Riverside counties and killed one firefighter, was sparked by a pyrotechnic device at a Yucaipa couple's gender reveal.
Demolition work has finally started on the Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario, months after it was destroyed in a massive fire that was allegedly started by an arson suspect in April.
Deputies said that the crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. near Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue in Jurupa Valley.
California's first "smart freeway" begins operation this Monday on the 15 Freeway corridor running through Temecula, aiming to ease the traffic congestion heading into Murrieta.
CBS News has fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Bakersfield police said the suspect had agreed to release two of the hostages.
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
California voters in the Los Angeles area are deciding on a host of key contests in the June 2 primary election, including races for governor, LA mayor and more.
Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress are among the most closely watched contests in California's June 2 primary elections.
After tabling a proposal for a massive data center in December, Monterey Park leaders will let voters decide the future of similar facilities in the city.
The contentious race will knock at least one prominent state Republican out of Congress, as the candidates hope to take control over the newly drawn congressional district following the approval of Proposition 50.
A "yes" vote would increase the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years, bringing in $1 billion each year.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
While the Los Angeles Rams would never close the door on Aaron Donald's possible return to the NFL, coach Sean McVay confirms it's entirely up to the superstar defensive tackle to open that door if he wants to play alongside Myles Garrett.
TJ Rumfield hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies used a five-run eighth to rally past the Los Angeles Angels 9-8.
Ketel Marte launched a two-run homer, Nolan Arenado and Tommy Troy hit solo shots and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles County leaders on Monday outlined the public safety plans and preparations that have been implemented as the 2026 FIFA World Cup heads to town.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Councilmember Nithya Raman addressed her supporters as early results showed her in third place for Los Angeles mayor.
With her family behind her, Mayor Karen Bass enthusiastically addressed her supporters after early results had her leading the Los Angeles mayoral primary.
The early results for Los Angeles County's Measure ER arrive as polls close.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Republican gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco spoke with supporters at his election watch party shortly after polls closed across California. Nicole Comstock reports.
CBS LA's election coverage tracks the early results of the Los Angeles Mayor's race. The first round of votes shows incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the lead, followed by Spencer Pratt.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
