In N.H., Obama Hits Romney’s Record As Mass. Governor
October 27, 2012NASHUA, N.H. — Obama tried to sway voters in the anti-tax state by criticizing Romney for backing “cradle-to-grave” tax and fee hikes while Mass. governor.
Campaign Ad Music: It’s All About Emotional Response
October 26, 2012
BOSTON — Music might be the last and least expensive element added to campaign ads but its job is critical.
Obama Wins And Loses Debate By Being Prosecutorial
October 23, 2012Our analyst writes: Obama’s strategy was to be prosecutorial, and he succeeded. Romney’s strategy was to be reassuringly presidential, and he too succeeded.
Romney’s Stuck In The 1950s, As He Goes In For Tie With Obama
October 23, 2012It may well be that the Romney strategy was to play for a tie on foreign policy, our analyst writes, because his team felt he has an edge on the domestic economy.
Video, Chat Transcript: Final Presidential Debate
October 22, 2012Follow along as President Obama and Mitt Romney square off in their third and final debate — on foreign policy.
Can A Third Debate Change Anything?
October 21, 2012
WBUR’s Democratic analyst points out that recent history tells us that the only debate that can affect the presidential race is the first one.
Romney Didn't Build That: His Olympics Were Bailed Out By Taxpayers
October 19, 2012
WBUR’s Democratic analyst says the man opposed to an auto industry bailout got a fat federal bailout for the Olympic Games he ran.
Tierney And Tisei Clash In Blistering Debate
October 19, 2012
NEWTON, Mass. — Democratic U.S. Rep. John Tierney and Republican challenger Richard Tisei held their fourth debate Thursday night.
Romney’s ‘Binders Full Of Women’ Comment Still Reverberating
October 18, 2012
BOSTON — The quotation, said in Tuesday’s debate, is causing some head scratching among women who were involved in the Romney administration’s appointee search.
Scenes From Tuesday’s Aggressive Presidential Debate
October 17, 2012
Romney and Obama disagreed about taxes, how to reduce the deficit, energy, pay equity for women and health care.
Debate Didn't Change The Dynamic; Obama More Aggressive, But Not More Persuasive
October 17, 2012
WBUR’s Republican analyst examines two post-debate polls and says the debate was combative, but not conclusive.
Romney Kept Goin' Home To Massachusetts; Obama Wanted To Send Him Home
October 17, 2012
WBUR’s Democratic analyst says Romney can’t quite get the word “Massachusetts” out of his mouth, but President Obama is going to clobber him in that state on Election Day.
Mass. Voters Hoping To Register Must Act Fast
October 17, 2012BOSTON — Wednesday is the final day to register to vote in time for the Nov. 6 election.
Video, Chat Transcript: Presidential Debate
October 16, 2012Follow along as President Obama and Mitt Romney square off in a town hall-style debate.
Mr. President, Don't Be Yourself
October 15, 2012
WBUR’s analyst urges the president to be the person the audience wants him to be in Tuesday night’s debate.
2nd Presidential Debate Seems Pivotal But Unpredictable
October 14, 2012
WBUR’s analyst tries to anticipate what will happen Tuesday night.
Biden Upstages Biden In Debate; Ryan Wins By Default
October 12, 2012
Last night’s debate raised expectations and pressures for Obama and Romney. You can bet that both will be aware at the next debate that they’re being viewed in split screen.
Biden The Old-School Caring Pol Vs. Ryan The Modern Policy Wonk
October 12, 2012
Each side should feel good about their standard bearer, says WBUR’s analyst.
Video, Chat Transcript: Vice Presidential Debate
October 11, 2012Follow along as Democratic Vice President Joe Biden and his Republican challenger, Rep. Paul Ryan, square off in a nationally televised debate.
Obama, Democrats Raise $181 Million In September
October 06, 2012WASHINGTON — Obama and his party reported a combined take of $181 million for September, their best fundraising month of the campaign.
