In N.H., Obama Hits Romney’s Record As Mass. Governor

October 27, 2012

NASHUA, 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
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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, 2012

Our 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, 2012

It 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, 2012

Follow 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
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, greet each other at the second presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

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
Mitt Romney holds the Olympic torch during a news conference in Salt Lake City in 2001. (Douglas C. Pizac/AP)

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
Democratic Rep. John Tierney, left, and Republican Richard Tisei, right, challengers for the 6th Congressional district seat. (AP File)

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
Republican candidate Mitt Romney participates in the presidential debate Tuesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

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
Both candidates said their tax plans would benefit the middle class and spur job creation, and both suggested their opponent's plan would do the opposite.(David Goldman/AP)

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
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in the second presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. on Tuesday. (Charles Dharapak/AP)

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
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speak during the second presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. (Charles Dharapak/AP)

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, 2012

BOSTON — Wednesday is the final day to register to vote in time for the Nov. 6 election.

Video, Chat Transcript: Presidential Debate

October 16, 2012

Follow along as President Obama and Mitt Romney square off in a town hall-style debate.

Mr. President, Don't Be Yourself

October 15, 2012
President Obama greets people outside a campaign field office Sunday in Williamsburg, Va. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

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
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney  and President Barack Obama  shake hands before the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

WBUR’s analyst tries to anticipate what will happen Tuesday night.

Biden Upstages Biden In Debate; Ryan Wins By Default

October 12, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan shake hands after the vice presidential debate at Centre College in Danville, Ky. on Thursday. (Michael Reynolds/AP)

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
Vice President Joe Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan oshake hands before the vice presidential debate at Centre College in Danville, Ky on Thursday. (Michael Reynolds/AP-Pool)

Each side should feel good about their standard bearer, says WBUR’s analyst.

Video, Chat Transcript: Vice Presidential Debate

October 11, 2012

Follow 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, 2012

WASHINGTON — Obama and his party reported a combined take of $181 million for September, their best fundraising month of the campaign.

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