Opinion: Romney's Move To The Middle Is Nothing More Than Baseless Rhetoric
Why is Mitt Romney, the severely Conservative candidate for president, all of a sudden moving to the middle?
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Why is Mitt Romney, the severely Conservative candidate for president, all of a sudden moving to the middle?
Is Mitt Romney planning an October surprise of sorts for tonight? Has he been saving big policy announcements and details for the debate?
For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.
After Mitt Romney's 47% don't pay taxes remark, Conservative columnist Peggy Noonan dubbed the Romney campaign a "rolling calamity" for all its problems and continuing self-inflicted wounds. At this point, she might have to extend that label to Republican efforts to take the majority in the Senate as they flounder and flip flop.
Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.
Mitt Romney seems to be drinking the same Kool-Aid as some of his nuttiest supporters. Mitt Romney is silent... and occasionally joins in as his endorsers make increasingly outrageous statements against the president.
Last night, Clint Eastwood produced the most bizarre and uncomfortable moments in modern convention history. If Mitt Romney cannot get his campaign right. If he cannot even get the things that he can control right, how can he make the case that he can run the country?
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.
Republican efforts to promote hatred across racial and religious lines are heating up this electoral season. They have found a new warrior to promote the cause in Arizona, Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Mercer has questioned whether Middle Easterners should be in the US "either legally or illegally".
As Hurricane Isaac threatens the Gulf again, we will see if Katrina and Isaac serve as bookends of GOP hostility to federal disaster relief. An odd stance for a party that claims to "choose life" while watching people die in natural disasters rather than provide an adequate response.
Ron Paul's impact on the future of America and how the nation remembers his involvement with the GOP presidential campaign process of 2012 is his and his alone. By saying that he cannot fully support the Republican Party's choice and raising the discontentment of his supporters, he is on the verge of being best remembered as the presidential election spoiler – or attempted spoiler – of 2012.
The White House Press Corps members finally got the White House Press Conference they've been shouting for. And they only have themselves to blame for letting Obama turn much of it into a campaign speech by the questions they did and didn't ask.
If you know you're not going to blindly support the "left" in this coming election, see the movie '2016: Obama's America'. But, fair warning, it's disturbing – and quite frightening – to say the least.
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.
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.
In 2008 it seemed we had entered a new era of post-racial politics, but the dog whistle politics of the Grand Old Party has again raised its ugly head. In fact, since Obama's election the Tea Party Republicans efforts to race bait have only increased.
Chris says goodbye to Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino and discusses the Phillies trade deadline moves with radio Play-by-Play Announcer Scott Franzke. He discusses Mitt Romney's trip to Israel and the consternation among the press and also chats with Tom McGrath from the Philly Post.
Don't drop last week's controversial headlines regarding U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann and four other GOP House members who said that President Barack Obama's administration has connections to the Muslim Brotherhood so fast.
Pennsylvania Republicans have betrayed their country and devised a scheme to potentially disqualify nearly one tenth of the states' electorate.
Chris examines President Obama's campaign trying to re-explain his comments on small business. He remembers actor Sherman Hemsley, who died yesterday at age 74. He also talks to Editor of Philly Magaizine, Tom McGrath, about Philadelphia's 10 Best.
My insurance company spent too little on actual health care delivery so my family is getting a refund. If Obamacare is a tax, it's the greatest tax ever.
Chris reviews the media's coverage of the shooting in Aurora, CO. He discusses the removal of the Joe Paterno statue at Penn State and the sanctions that will be imposed this morning by the NCAA with Kevin Cirilli from the Philly Post. He also talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel.
Paul not only speaks to many people but also for many people. He has earned his right to speak – regardless of the rules and politics.
A bridge in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, collapsed while a propane truck was crossing it Tuesday afternoon.
Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, has been in the classroom for 14 years and told "CBS Mornings" authenticity is a big factor in her teaching.
Philadelphia is recruiting at least 10,000 people to help champion the city during America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
A bone was found at a construction site in Philadelphia on Monday night, according to police.
It will build a Wilmington, Delaware facility dedicated to making its cancer drug, Keytruda, for U.S. patients.
A bridge in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, collapsed while a propane truck was crossing it Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia is recruiting at least 10,000 people to help champion the city during America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
A bone was found at a construction site in Philadelphia on Monday night, according to police.
The Philadelphia region can expect high temperatures in the 80s this week as April winds down.
It will build a Wilmington, Delaware facility dedicated to making its cancer drug, Keytruda, for U.S. patients.
A bridge in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, collapsed while a propane truck was crossing it Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia is recruiting at least 10,000 people to help champion the city during America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
A bone was found at a construction site in Philadelphia on Monday night, according to police.
The Philadelphia region can expect high temperatures in the 80s this week as April winds down.
As SEPTA faces a funding crisis, one of the transit agency's top losses continues to be fare evasion.
Joseph Kling, the N.J. man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire, remains in custody in Ocean County.
Police said a driver crashed and was rear-ended by another car before both were struck by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
The Philadelphia region can expect high temperatures in the 80s this week as April winds down.
Police are investigating after a 5-year-old child died in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on Sunday.
The first patient to receive a new gene therapy at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is now living pain-free for the first time.
The Philadelphia region can expect high temperatures in the 80s this week as April winds down.
Warranties might provide initial comfort and security for the customer, but a consumer expert said they are always in the best interest of companies.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The first patient to receive a new gene therapy at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is now living pain-free for the first time.
A new provider is stepping up to help provide ambulance coverage amid the looming closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
Police said a driver crashed and was rear-ended by another car before both were struck by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Eagles were honored at the White House on Monday for their dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
During the Eagles' visit to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win, President Trump said he's a big supporter of the tush push.
Jalen Hurts was among a group of Eagles who didn't attend the White House on Monday to meet with President Trump.
Saquon Barkley responded to backlash after he was spotted with President Trump a day before the Eagles' White House visit.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Zaki, a 66-pound German Shepherd from Hungary, just finished a 10-week training program. His handler will be Temple police officer Natalie Decoatsworth.
The Philadelphia Visitor Center is recruiting at least 10,000 people they're calling "Phambassadors" to help champion the city during America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
Burlington County, New Jersey is the latest to adopt the "blue envelope" initiative that will help facilitate communication between police and drivers with autism or other neurodivergent conditions. In this Digital Brief, Jim Donovan has the latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by police in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood on Monday night. Police said the suspect led them on a chase and at one point fired at officers. Reporter Brandon Goldner has more on what we know about the investigation.
Tuesday is partly sunny with a high temperature of 82 in Philadelphia. While it stays mostly clear in the area, we could see some showers late and into the overnight hours, especially far north of the city in the Poconos. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.