Obama turns jobs report into campaign theme

In his weekly address, president celebrates improved unemployment numbers, arguing, "We've come too far to turn back now"

• Oct 6, 2012

GOP Rep. calls evolution lie from "pit of hell"

Denunciation of "Big Bang" theory among remarks to churchgoers by Georgia Rep. Paul Broun, who sits on House Science Committee

• Oct 6, 2012

Obama rakes in cycle's biggest fundraising haul

September fundraising of $181M brings amount of money raised by president's campaign and supporting super PACs to the brink of $1 billion

• Oct 6, 2012

Ohio court backs pre-Election Day voting for all

In win for Obama admin., federal appeals panel says state cannot limit option to cast ballots during 3 days before Election Day to military voters

• Oct 6, 2012

New jobless rate ends GOP's 4-year talking point

A political football moves to the sidelines with September's 7.8 percent unemployment rate

• Oct 6, 2012

Obama: We've "come too far to turn back now"

At Virginia rally, the president celebrated new jobs numbers, continued to mock Mitt Romney's debate performance

• Oct 5, 2012

Obama uses levers of power to boost his campaign

The president didn't cook the books on the jobs report, but he does take advantage of his office to help his reelection chances

• Oct 5, 2012

Bob Kerrey touts Steve Martin's endorsement

In a humorous video, the actor endorses Kerrey for Senate

• Oct 5, 2012

Romney, GOP downplay positive jobs report

Obama calls news "a reminder this country has come too far to turn back now," but Romney says, "This is not what real recovery looks like"

• Oct 5, 2012

State of the Senate races

Republicans need a net gain of four seats - out of 12 battleground races - to take over the Senate

• Oct 5, 2012

Gov. sees unattended baby, tracks down father

New Mexico's Martinez finds the infant strapped in unlocked car and demands answers

• Oct 5, 2012

The message behind "Pulpit Freedom Sunday"

Pastor Jim Garlow argues that church leaders should have the right to endorse candidates - and keep their tax-exempt status

• Oct 5, 2012

Obama team readies post-debate counterpunch

Facing criticism, president's campaign presses "serial evader" Romney for specifics

• Oct 5, 2012

New Romney ads tailored for must-win states

Republican candidate releases three ads, with two focused on key states where he faces an uphill battle

• Oct 5, 2012

Report: Obama campaign earns $150+ million in Sept.

President's campaign haul for September tops either candidate's earnings to date

• Oct 5, 2012

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