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It's All Politics
'Tax' Designation That Saved Health Care Law Being Used To Fight Obama
June 29, 2012 Back when President Obama was urging Congress to pass his health care law, he rejected claims that the penalty for not obtaining insurance would amount to a tax. On Thursday, Chief Justice John Roberts begged to differ — while using the tax classification to save the law. And Republicans pounced.
It's All Politics
Obama 'Forward' Video: President's Case For Re-Election In A Nutshell
April 30, 2012 The video titled "Forward" distills much of Obama's argument for his re-election. It opens with news footage meant to recall how truly perilous was the state of the economy leading into his election, then leads into his achievements in office — the economic stimulus, health-care reform, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and the killing of Osama bin Laden, among them.
It's All Politics
Republicans Contrast Serious Romney With Slow Jammin' Obama
April 25, 2012 The RNC video was a clear attempt by the GOP to take Obama's coolness asset and turn it into a liability while at the same time taking Romney's serious and stiff managerial style and trying to make it a plus by sending the message that serious times called for a serious man.
The Two-Way
Republicans Accuse Obama Of Oil-Spill Politics
June 15, 2010 Republicans Accuse President Obama Of Oil-Spill Politics
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RNC Backstage Pass: Farewell St. Paul
September 5, 2008 Michel Martin wraps up TMM's trip to St. Paul for the RNC, and the show's coverage of both political conventions. ... She's ready to come now.
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RNC Backstage Pass: Listening to McCain
September 4, 2008 Michel Martin blogs from the RNC floor as she listens to Sen. John McCain accept the GOP nomination for president.
Blog Of The Nation
What Do You Want From McCain?
September 4, 2008 John McCain takes the stage at the RNC tonight: What do you hope to hear from the Republican nominee for president?
Blog Of The Nation
Piper Palin: Future Stylist
September 4, 2008 Sarah Palin spoke last night, and Piper Palin groomed her baby brother... did either win you over?
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RNC Backstage Pass: Random Impressions
September 3, 2008 TMM host Michel Martin blogs her observations on the differences between last week's DNC and this week's RNC.
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RNC Backstage Pass: Signs of Normalcy, Star Power
September 2, 2008 TMM host Michel Martin reports that things are slowly picking up pace at the RNC. Plus, TMM spots an award-winning music star in the RNC mix ...
Blog Of The Nation
Impressions From St. Paul
September 1, 2008 TOTN Producer Susan Lund at the Republican National Convention in ST. Paul...
