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BLITZER'S BLOG: Will Bain Capital attacks on Romney work?

BLITZER'S BLOG: Will Bain Capital attacks on Romney work?

By CNN's Wolf Blitzer

(CNN)
- President Barack Obama and his campaign supporters have gone to the Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich playbook big time to try to weaken Mitt Romney.

At issue is Romney’s tenure at Bain Capital, the venture capital firm.
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BLITZER'S BLOG: Where Romney, Obama agree on gay rights

BLITZER'S BLOG: Where Romney, Obama agree on gay rights

By CNN's Wolf Blitzer

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney now completely disagree on the sensitive issue of same-sex marriage.

But they apparently do agree that the elimination of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy barring homosexuals from serving openly in the U.S. military is fine.
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BLITZER'S BLOG: Obama’s glaring omission

BLITZER'S BLOG: Obama’s glaring omission

By CNN's Wolf Blitzer

(CNN) – President Obama’s campaign has released a powerful new 60-second ad touting his accomplishments since taking office. It points specifically to the U.S. auto industry coming back, the killing of Osama bin Laden, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, and the improving U.S. economy. “Instead of losing jobs,” the announcer on the ad says, “we’re creating them – over 4.2 million so far.”

Those are all good points.
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Gingrich calls Romney a liar

CNN's Wolf Blitzer asks former GOP candidate Newt Gingrich if he thought Romney lied.

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Gingrich gives his two cents on VP choices


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Gingrich gives his two cents on VP choices

Former GOP candidate Newt Gingrich gives his two cents on who should be on the short list for Romney's running mate.

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Gingrich calls Romney a liar


Filed under: 2012 election • Newt Gingtich • Situation Room • Wolf Blitzer
BLITZER'S BLOG: Romney – the new leader of the GOP
April 26th, 2012
03:23 PM ET

BLITZER'S BLOG: Romney – the new leader of the GOP

By CNN's Wolf Blitzer

(CNN)
– For all practical purposes, Mitt Romney is now the leader of the Republican Party.

Move over Reince Priebus, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner and the others. You have a new boss.
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April 20th, 2012
11:47 AM ET

Is Romney playing blame game?

Was Mitt Romney right to blame President Obama for a factory's struggles? CNN's Jim Acosta reports.


Filed under: 2012 election • Barack Obama • Mitt Romney
April 13th, 2012
09:22 AM ET

Ann Romney a not-so-secret weapon

CNN's Jim Acosta reports Ann Romney is the not-so-secret weapon of her husband's campaign.

RELATED: POTUS weighs in on Ann Romney flap


Filed under: 2012 election • Ann Romney • Politics
April 12th, 2012
02:07 PM ET

Gingrich: No one asked me to drop out

Wolf talks with GOP candidate Newt Gingrich about his campaign.


Filed under: 2012 election • Newt Gingtich • Politics

Gov. Nikki Haley on politics & race

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined Wolf to talk about politics, race, and her new book, "Can't Is Not an Option".

RELATED: Haley on Romney's 'golden bullet'


Filed under: 2012 election • Nikki Haley • Politics • Wolf Blitzer
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