2011年1月13日星期四

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Yahoo! News: Elections

Jeb Bush: GOP needs to reach out to Latinos now (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 05:53 PM PST

Former Florida Gov. Jeb. Bush speaks to a Republican group as it kicks off its efforts to improve the party's outreach to Hispanic voters Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 in Miami. The new Hispanic Action Network began a two-day policy conference starting Thursday evening that will feature several high-ranking Republicans and focus on issues such as trade, immigration, media outreach and education. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)AP - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told a Republican gathering Thursday evening that the time is now to connect better with Latino voters, not two months before the general election.

Some question pep rally atmosphere at Obama speech (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 05:51 PM PST

President Barack Obama greets Daniel Hernandez, a intern for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who helped her after she was shot, at a memorial service in Tucson, Ariz., on the University of Arizona campus, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - What was billed as a memorial for victims of the Arizona shooting rampage turned into a rollicking rally, leaving some conservative commentators wondering whether President Barack Obama's speech was a scripted political event. Not so, insisted the White House and host University of Arizona.

Michelle Obama sees lessons after Arizona shooting (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 05:25 PM PST

Reuters - First lady Michelle Obama urged parents across the United States on Thursday to talk to their children about the Arizona shootings and use the event to teach them a lesson about American values.

Steele's time as RNC chairman seems closing (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 03:22 PM PST

AP - His re-election bid in serious doubt, Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele sought support from members of his party's central committee Thursday as he struggled to avert defeat after a free-spending, gaffe-filled two years.

Study: 2010 political ads set record in negativity (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 03:07 PM PST

AP - The 2010 elections not only set a record for the sheer volume of political ads that appeared on TV sets across the U.S., but also for the negativity of those commercials, according to an analysis of data compiled by Wesleyan University researchers.

President Obama's Tucson Speech: Powerful, Uplifting and Respectful of Victims (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 02:28 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - The tragedy in Tucson, Ariz., has ignited a media storm of political blame.

Texas US Sen. Hutchison plans to retire next year (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 10:47 AM PST

AP - Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas has announced that she will retire after her current term expires next year.

With new oversight powers, House GOP aims to put Obama on defensive (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 09:44 AM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - With Republicans taking up gavels in the House, a season of inquiry is opening on Capitol Hill, putting the Obama administration on defense through the 2012 elections.

Obama's Words at Arizona Memorial Perfectly Timed (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 09:44 AM PST

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | When President Obama delivered the keynote address at a memorial service for the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona, he was a humble man who talked about the victims. Obama spoke about what we, as Americans, can do to best remember them.

White House: No comment on Palin's remark (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 09:25 AM PST

FILE - In a Nov. 30, 2010 file photo, Sarah Palin signs copies of her new book, 'America By Heart,' in Little Rock, Ark. Palin has posted a nearly eight-minute video on her Facebook page condemning those who blame political rhetoric for the Arizona shooting that gravely wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. In the video posted Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2010, the 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate said vigorous debates are a cherished tradition. But she said after the election, both sides find common ground, even though they disagree. (AP Photo/Brian Chilson, File)AP - With her video accusing critics of "blood libel," Sarah Palin again showed an unprecedented and daring political command of social networking to maintain a high profile in speculation about the Republican Party and the 2012 presidential race.

Obama to meet with Pakistan's president Friday (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 08:43 AM PST

AP - The White House says President Barack Obama will meet with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari when he comes to Washington for the memorial service of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke.

Obama approval rating rebounds: poll (AFP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 08:27 AM PST

US President Barack Obama's approval rating has enjoyed a bump up in recent weeks, while Americans see his health care overhaul as both the best and worst thing about his presidency, a new poll released Thursday found. American voters were split, 47 percent to 45 percent, on whether Obama's presidency has been a success or a failure.(AFP/File/Jewel Samad)AFP - US President Barack Obama's approval rating has enjoyed a bump up in recent weeks, while Americans see his health care overhaul as both the best and worst thing about his presidency, a new poll released Thursday found.

Obama urges nation to honor youngest Ariz. victim (AP)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 03:50 AM PST

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend memorial service for the victims of Saturday's shootings, at McKale Center on the University of Arizona campus Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. Second from left is Daniel Hernandez, a University of Arizona political science student who helped Rep. Gabrielle Giffords when she was shot and a right is Mark Kelly, husband of Giffords. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - President Obama exhorted Americans to refrain from partisan bickering and urged the country to embrace the idealistic vision of democracy held by 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, the youngest Arizona shooting victim and an aspiring politician who is set to be buried Thursday in the first of half-a-dozen funerals.

Obama takes opportunity Palin missed (Politico)

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 01:27 AM PST

Politico - In the span of a single news cycle, Republicans got a jarring reminder of two forces that could prevent them from retaking the presidency in next year.

Mourner-in-Chief's Eulogy Puts Palin to Shame (The Daily Beast)

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 10:56 PM PST

The Daily Beast - The president got an arena; Sarah Palin was stuck at home—and the comparisons of the two speeches Wednesday on the Arizona tragedy get worse from there. Lloyd Grove on the Obama-Palin disparity. Plus, more commentary on Obama's Tucson speech.

Obama's Passion as President and Parent (The Daily Beast)

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 10:28 PM PST

The Daily Beast - The president spoke as the adult in the room to inject civility into his Arizona speech—and spoke frankly instead of making false promises to a grieving nation. Plus, more commentary on Obama's Tucson speech.

Midterm election most negative ever, study says (Daily Caller)

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 09:19 PM PST

Daily Caller - Read more stories from The Daily CallerMSNBC's Chris Matthews is the left's version of a 'birther,' says Pat BuchananCongressman's wife sentenced to jail for tax fraudGiffords making miraculous recovery, can move arms and legsMilitary commission prepares to recommend that women be allowed in combat rolesTheDC on TV: Jamie Weinstein discusses health care on the RT's 'Big Picture with Thom Hartmann'

Obama Speech Missed an Opportunity (The Daily Beast)

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 08:54 PM PST

The Daily Beast - Sure, the president provided his usual inspiration, but he failed to shut down the ridiculous media meme that right-wing talk radio was responsible for the Arizona shootings. And how are ordinary Americans to blame? Plus, more commentary on Obama's Tucson speech.

Text of Obama's Tucson memorial service speech (AP)

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 08:28 PM PST

AP - Text of President Barack Obama's remarks at the memorial service for the victims of the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., as released by the White House:

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