How the Obama-Romney foreign policy debate could determine the election

With turmoil increasing in world hot spots, foreign policy and national security have become major presidential campaign issues. From China to Israel, Iran and Syria, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama will have plenty to debate

The Body Language of the Second Presidential Debate

Analysis of the body language of the second presidential debate suggested a tense exchange between President Obama and Governor Romney.

Obama and Romney set for round two

This evening’s nationally televised debate between President Barack Obama and his Republican opponent Mitt Romney will be no less stage-managed than the first one earlier this month. Nothing will be seriously or honestly discussed.

Obama lost debate because of second-term blahs

After scraping around for something - anything - good to say about President Barack Obama's debate performance last week, I came up with this much: At least he didn't look at his watch.

US Presidential Debate a 'Game Changer'

In the U.S. presidential race, a strong debate performance by Republican candidate Mitt Romney may breathe new life into his campaign to unseat President Barack Obama. Any shift in polling numbers for the two candidates may take several days to materialize.

Tweeting is how we talk

Barack Obama forgot to get Michelle an anniversary gift and couldn't handle Denver's high altitude, which is why he stumbled in his first debate against Mitt Romney, according to "Saturday Night Live.

The Audacity of Mendacity

A surprisingly large segment of America tuned into the first presidential debate, but for some odd reason, President Obama did not appear among them. Who was in charge of his debate prep, Clint Eastwood? Even an empty chair would have provided a sturdier obstinacy.

Mitt Romney as a ‘suddenly formidable candidate’

You knew it was going to be a good night for Mitt from the opening statements. The candidate began with a joke (congratulating the president on his wedding anniversary: “I’m sure this was the most romantic place you could imagine”), then went straight to work making his pitch to the American people: If you’re unemployed, or you’re worried about your job, I can help. “My plan has five basic parts …”

Presidential campaign is focusing on how the West can be won

Nation’s political landscape changing as the West grows into the ‘New South’

Will someone shake the president out of a zombie state?

The president came across as passive, unsure and hesitant. He would begin a sentence with “well” and “first of all” — a no-no even in a college debating club

Our Security Depends on More Than Guns Alone

The upcoming elections will dominate the news for another 37 days, but I guarantee you that on Nov. 7 the “fiscal cliff” will take over the front pages until Dec. 31 or until Congress passes the grand bargain that will prevent it.

US presidential debate

The presidential debate had just about everything you could ask for: Name-calling, angry tweets and attacks against Big Bird. Who brought home the bacon last night, Obama or Romney?

Deal with it

Romney has not done much to endear himself to the Old World. During a visit to Britain ahead of the Olympics in July he cast doubt on how well prepared London was to host the games, and in Israel days later he appeared to criticise Palestinian culture, leading to widespread condemnation.

Remebering Powell

Netanyahu at UN draws attention to the danger posed by the possible Iranian nuclear bomb, but there are too many memories of the huge mistake made ​​by the United States and by the West with the war in Iraq.

US rebuffs Israel over Iran 'red lines'

The Obama administration is rebuffing Israeli pressure to sharpen its threats to Iran over its nuclear program.

Netanyahu UN speech political escapism

It's been a surprising past two days. The Israelis have launched a dual campaign to salvage Netanyahu's failed attempt to shake Obama down for a red line commitment to attack Iran.

TV Ad Featuring Netanyahu Seen as Romney Endorsement

A political TV advertisement featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has caused a stir as it is being seen as an endorsement of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign.

Obama Says Romney Is Wrong for ‘Writing Off’ 47% of U.S. Voters

President Barack Obama, reacting for the first time to secretly-recorded remarks by Republican challenger Mitt Romney to wealthy backers, said Americans don’t want a president “writing off a big chunk of the country.”

Task cut out for Romney and Mursi

Romney is still trying to connect with American voters, while Mursi needs to sell himself and his government to the international community

Romney's Libya response comment could it cost him the election

Romney flubbed his reaction to the anti-American violence in Egypt and Libya. might turns voters against him.On Wednesday, President Obama jabbed Mitt Romney's strikingly rapid

Twittergate debacle triggers ethical debate

Obama-Romney scandal has shed light on a thriving market in bogus popularity

Romney Gets It Backward

Mitt Romney claims the Obama administration issued an “apology for American values” after U.S. embassies were attacked. Not true. Romney refers to a statement issued before mobs attacked either in Egypt or Libya, and faults U.S. diplomats for failing to condemn actions that hadn’t yet happened.

Who Benefits In Money Game, Democracy Or Donors?

There's a new stimulus plan underway in America: $5.8 billion is being injected into the U.S. economy, particularly in states like Ohio, Virginia, Colorado and Florida.

Obama and Romney: A big shift in foreign policy

The Republican presidential candidate, if elected, will most likely adopt the Bush approach

As Obama, Romney look for an edge, jobless intrude

President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney, their contest defined anew by joblessness, are seeking to frame the campaign on their own terms. Romney was concentrating on the economy while Obama sought to play to his strengths, with top aides all but daring their challenger to engage in a debate over Medicare.

Romney on Texas shooting: It's not about gun laws

GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney said "thoughtful consideration" should be given to end gun violence, as he commented on today's shooting near Texas A&M University.

Mitt Romney is obligated to pay his fair share of taxes

What he pays it taxes does matter — and not just for Americans

Obama's Empty Chair and Clint Eastwood’s Full Speech

An American React To Racist Romney:I Am Palestinian!

Zahi KhouriHe,a Palestinian American businessman and founder of Palestinian National Beverage Co reacts to racist Romney in Washington Post:I am a proud American. I am a hardworking businessman and job creator. I am a faithful Christian. And I am Palestinian

Paul Ryan: A Bold Smart Choice

Choosing Paul Ryan is a game-changer. Ask the Chicago Gang and its publicists in the mainstream media. They’re terrified. They know that when Mitt Romney chose Ryan for his vice president, it re-defined the Romney campaign overnight.