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Post: Ryan Scorched to the Extreme

After Rep. Paul Ryan was announced as Mitt Romney’s running mate, it took less than 24 hours for The New York Times [NYT] to define Ryan as an “extremist.” In a lead editorial, the paper bannered this sub-headline: “With no … Continue reading →
Post: Further Decline in Credibility Ratings for Most News Organizations

For the second time in a decade, the believability ratings for major news organizations have suffered broad-based declines. In the new survey, positive believability ratings have fallen significantly for nine of 13 news organizations tested. This … Continue reading →
Post: Publisher Pulls Jefferson Book Over Inaccuracies

Evangelical author David Barton’s “The Jefferson Lies” draws scrutiny and calls for boycott A best-seller about Thomas Jefferson by an influential Tea Party and evangelical figure has been recalled after the publisher announced on Thursday that … Continue reading →
Post: Obama Says Romney’s Tax Plan Favors Wealthy Only

President Obama assailed Mitt Romney for “top-down economics” in his ninth trip this year to this battleground state, brandishing a new study showing that Mr. Romney’s plans would mean additional large tax cuts for millionaires at the expense of … Continue reading →
Post: Colorado Suspect Is Told He Faces 142 Counts as Case Inches Forward

James E. Holmes showed no visible reaction on Monday as he learned that he faced 142 criminal charges and the possibility of the death penalty over a deadly shooting rampage inside a Colorado movie theater. Mr. Holmes, … Continue reading →
Post: Bloomberg Endorses Republican in Heated Massachusetts Senate Race

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, one of the most outspoken defenders of Wall Street, has sided against one of the financial industry’s biggest critics in a hotly contested Senate race in his native Massachusetts. Mr. Bloomberg has agreed … Continue reading →
Post: Obama and Romney Do Not Change Course Over Outcry on Gun Violence

President Obama and his challenger, Mitt Romney, echoed each other in embracing the role of national grief counselor in the wake of the deadly rampage in Colorado last week, offering stirring words of condolence and comfort. But neither … Continue reading →
Post: Obama Poised for New Fight With G.O.P. Over Tax Cuts

With a torpid job market and a fragile economy threatening his re-election chances, President Obama is changing the subject to tax fairness, calling for a one-year extension of the Bush-era tax cuts for people making less than $250,000. Mr. Obama … Continue reading →
Post: Syrian’s Defection Signals Eroding Support for Assad

The defection of a young general close to President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has provided the most telling sign yet of eroding support for his government among even the most elite and trusted Sunni Muslims, who serve as a critical … Continue reading →
Post: After Rangel Victory, Uncounted Votes Prompt Questions

Two days after Congressional primary elections in New York State, supporters of the top challenger to Representative Charles B. Rangel voiced concerns on Thursday that some votes still had not been counted. The challenger, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, … Continue reading →