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5 things to watch for in the presidential debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By The Associated Press Five things to watch for when President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney debate foreign policy Monday night: 1. THE TIEBREAKER: Romney ran away with the first. Obama edged him in the second. Stakes are high for their third and final showdown. Does that

Analysis: Combative Obama finds subdued Romney

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama came ready Monday for a fighting finish, deriding Mitt Romney as reckless and overmatched in world affairs. Instead he found a subdued challenger who was eager to agree and determined to show he was not a

Foreign policy fireworks: Face-off before election

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By DAVID ESPO and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, accusing him of "wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map." The Republican coolly responded, "

Wyoming Democrat wages lonely congressional fight

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By BEN NEARYAssociated Press CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Chris Henrichsen's hopeful knocking on doors only disturbed the afternoon naps of dogs in a previously quiet Casper neighborhood. Then he finally hit pay dirt: Someone actually answered. Standing behind a security door, the woman let

Obama to take campaign to 'Tonight Show' Wednesday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will be sitting down with Jay Leno on the set of "The Tonight Show" Wednesday, less than two weeks before Election Day. NBC says Wednesday night's appearance will be Obama's fifth on "The Tonight Show," his third since he became president. Obama has

Obama offers condolences to Wis. officials

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has called officials in Wisconsin to express condolences for the victims of Sunday's shootings at a day spa in suburban Milwaukee. The White House says Obama assured Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Brookfield, Wis., Mayor Steven Ponto that the federal

Romney won't say if he's open to 1-on-1 Iran talks

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 21st

By KASIE HUNTAssociated Press DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney on Sunday refused to say if he would be open to one-on-one talks with Iran if elected president. The presidential candidate took time away from debate preparations to officiate the coin toss at a flag football game

The Mean Season: Negativity in Election 2012

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 21st

By PAULINE ARRILLAGAAP National Writer In the America viewed through the lens of a presidential campaign commercial, coal miners hear that their jobs are "in danger," voters are warned that "China is stealing American ideas," and the middle class, it's been said time and again, is "falling

Lawyers, CEOs boosted Obama's Sept. donations

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 21st

By JACK GILLUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorneys, business owners and retirees were among those who helped President Barack Obama maintain slim fundraising supremacy over Republican challenger Mitt Romney last month, with the president raising $181 million as he entered the last full

Romney watches reporters, staff play football

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 21st

By KASIE HUNTAssociated Press DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney took a break from debate preparations Sunday to watch reporters who cover him play football against his senior staff. Less than three weeks before Election Day, Romney headed to Delray Beach, where senior staffers