Obama says Medicare is "at stake" this election

During a campaign stop in Melbourne, Fla, President Obama mocked Mitt Romney's plan to cut taxes by $5 trillion while also reducing deficit

• Sep 9, 2012

"Face the Nation" transcripts, September 9, 2012

CBS News' Norah O'Donnell hosts the hour-long program on the latest political news

• Sep 9, 2012

Reporters: Obama has slight electoral advantage

Panel of reporters, analysts on "Face the Nation" says President Obama has an advantage heading into final two months before Election Day

• Sep 9, 2012

Ryan defends his support of defense cuts

On "Face the Nation" Republican VP nominee also says he is suitably qualified for the foreign policy requirements of the White House

• Sep 9, 2012

Obama aide: President "committed to compromise"

David Plouffe also says Paul Ryan didn't provide an accurate depiction of his support of looming defense cuts

• Sep 9, 2012

Obama makes birth certificate joke

During a visit to a Florida restaurant, he joked with a boy about his birth certificate.

• Sep 9, 2012

Sequestration could be Pentagon pork killer

Why is the Pentagon paying for a "Star Trek" workshop? Senator says billions in waste could be cut from military budget if triggered cuts go into effect

• Sep 8, 2012

Biden to media: "Fact-check me"

Vice President Biden disputes GOP's claim that America is "in decline," challenges the media to fact-check his comments

• Sep 8, 2012

Ohio elections chief reverses ban on early voting

After being ordered to court for ignoring judge's order to allow early voting, Secretary of State lifts ban - but asks for stay pending appeal

• Sep 8, 2012

Fact-checking Obama, Biden convention speeches

A look at the assertions Obama and Biden made in their DNC speeches and whether or not they hold up under scrutiny

• Sep 8, 2012

Fact-checking the 2012 election

CBSNews.com rounds up some of its fact-checks from throughout the campaign cycle

• Sep 8, 2012

Second arrest in "Fast and Furious" killing

Mexico apprehends suspect in 2010 shootout death of U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry that led to gun-walking scandal; 3 others remain at large

• Sep 8, 2012

Obama promotes his job creation record

The president told a N.H. crowd that he needs four more years to finish the job

• Sep 7, 2012

Romney: jobs report "disappointing"

Candidate also calls Obama's message "four more years of the last four years"

• Sep 7, 2012

Ann Romney refuses to discuss "hot-button issues"

Wife of GOP candidate declines question on same-sex marriage, birth control

• Sep 7, 2012

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