Stories Tagged as
Barack Obama
Romney's role in pioneering the outsourcing of jobs
Jun 27, 2012
The presidential campaign has returned to the issue of private equity and the outsourcing of jobs. President Obama has latched onto a Washington Post report that says private equity firm Bain Capital, which Mitt Romney used to run, helped pioneer the outsourcing of jobs.
Romney hosts mega donors at Utah retreat
by
David Gura
Jun 22, 2012
More than 100 of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's top donors will join him this weekend, a sign that big-money donors -- not the small donors that propelled Barack Obama to victory in 2008 -- may be the difference-makers in this election.
Romney, Obama focus one-quarter of spending in one state
Jun 18, 2012
And, no, it's not Ohio. Would you believe... Massachusetts?
Soaring rhetoric: 2012 commencement addresses
Jun 8, 2012
With graduation in the air, here's a sampling of inspiring commencement speeches of 2012 featured in today's show.
Obama urges action on Euro crisis, jobs bill
by
David Gura
Jun 8, 2012
Today President Obama urged Europe's leaders to act quickly to solve their economic crisis. On the domestic front, the president asked Congress to reevaluate the jobs bill he delivered to the Capitol last year.
Obama calls on Congress to act on jobs bill
Jun 8, 2012
Today at a White house press conference, President Obama warned the American public of the banking crisis in Europe and the stalled congressional action on jobs legislation.
Obama to visit 'Black Beverly Hills'
Jun 1, 2012
Black upper middle class View Park in L.A. feels connected to nearby poor neighborhoods.
For public good, not for profit.
The Obama Dashboard and what it means
by
Molly Wood
May 25, 2012
The President’s re-election campaign is using high tech tools for grass roots organizing
How your job shapes your vote for president
May 24, 2012
According to Gallup, what you do for a living, not how much money you make, may determine your vote in November.
Obama mines Silicon Valley
by
David Gura
May 22, 2012
Hollywood isn't the only place in California with lots of campaign money. The Bay Area also has many deep pocket donors -- especially in the Silicon Valley, the home of many tech billionaires.