Opinion: Karl Rove Is The Most Overrated Person In Politics Today
Rove has managed to spin himself a personal fortune in national politics. His reputation, however, does not match his accomplishments.
Air quality alert for NYC, Long Island and lower Hudson Valley today
Rove has managed to spin himself a personal fortune in national politics. His reputation, however, does not match his accomplishments.
Even the most liberal of Democrats must agree that Obama's inability to get foes to work with him is severely impeding any progress this country.
Election Day is not usually about sports, but it's time to credit our past presidents for the biggest sports events that occurred during their times in office.
Governor Christie went out of his way to praise the work that the President and his administration are doing, something that he got a lot of credit for...outside of the right-wing blogosphere.
Romney was asked at a presidential debate whether FEMA should be shut down in light of the deficit. Romney replied that FEMA should "absolutely" be shut down. He was asked specifically if that included disaster relief. He replied that it was "immoral" to provide such relief in the face of "larger debts", emphasizing that "it makes no sense at all" to have such programs.
Auto manufacturing is back in America – especially in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania because President Obama made the politically risky decision to bailout the auto industry after bailing out the banks. It was a decision that worked. Obama was right, Romney was wrong. So Romney is now in full lying mode. He is trying to retroactively re-write the wrongs in his writings.
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
We are currently seeing two very different approaches to the post-debate push from the two Presidential campaigns – Obama has a much stronger opening to the two week push.
Both men got things wrong. So Brooks Jackson of factcheck.org checked in to go over the claims and set the record straight.
After vowing not to get involved in this year's presidential election, Bruce Springsteen is supporting Barack Obama again, saying he believes Obama is the best person to lead America.
After months of failing to find a way to gain ground in the presidential campaign, Mitt Romney has hit the reset button by picking Paul Ryan as his running mate, but once the dust has settled and the Conventions are over, it is hard to see how Romney will have changed the direction of the 2012 presidential campaign.
Karl Rove has come up with a business, his Super PAC, that offers wealthy businesses with legal problems potential for relief.
Obviously, one does not need a math degree of any sort to realize that something is amiss with these figures and thereby needs further explanation. It appears as though their number of those who found work, the number of new jobs created, or both are inaccurate.
Mitt Romney said President Barack Obama caused a doubling of able-bodied people on food stamps by taking work out of the food stamps requirement. True, false, or something in the middle?
In an odd turn of events, the Republicans in Tampa nominated real life versions of their cartoon versions of Kerry and Gore. Republicans thought John Kerry should be criticized for changing positions. But Kerry is not in the same league as Romney who ran as a pro-choice candidate and promised to do more for gay rights than Ted Kennedy.
As Hurricane Isaac threatens the Gulf again, we will see if Katrina and Isaac serve as bookends of GOP hostility to federal disaster relief. An odd stance for a party that claims to "choose life" while watching people die in natural disasters rather than provide an adequate response.
It isn't just Republican Members of Congress that have junk theories they attach to pseudo-science. Kevin D. Williamson, a conservative writer for the National Review, thinks based on their offspring, genetics and "evolutionary biology" Barack Obama should have ovaries and that Mitt Romney should owns him in this election, "Like a Boss".
With today's major breakthrough Augusta National can finally focus on growing the game.
After months of failing to find a way to gain ground in the presidential campaign, Mitt Romney has hit the reset button by picking Paul Ryan as his running mate, but once the dust has settled and the Conventions are over, it is hard to see how Romney will have changed the direction of the 2012 presidential campaign.
Karl Rove has come up with a business, his Super PAC, that offers wealthy businesses with legal problems potential for relief.
For this week's summer Beach Reads segment, we've got another thriller.
Down to the trademark "W", W. Mitt Romney is literally the second coming of the George W. Bush: the economic strategy that led to the worst American economy since the Great Depression and the Bush legacy of secrecy in the face of questions from the American public.
Tea Party zealots in Congress are obsessed with stripping people of their right and access to affordable care.
Obama's latest speech on tax cuts for the middle class is just a retread of his tired class warfare rhetoric and strategy.
Of all the signs leading to a defeat for President Barack Obama in the presidential election of 2012, the most glaring sign is the 8.2% unemployment rate.
The judge presiding over the case to end New York City congestion pricing is unlikely to side with President Trump's transportation secretary, according to an internal DOJ memo obtained by CBS News New York.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, say "enough is not being done" about the harm social media can do to children.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx back in 2022 was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Wednesday.
The judge presiding over the case to end New York City congestion pricing is unlikely to side with President Trump's transportation secretary, according to an internal DOJ memo obtained by CBS News New York.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx back in 2022 was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Wednesday.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat spoke out in an exclusive interview on "El Dia," a program on Telesistema Dominicano with host Edith Febles, about the deadly April 8 accident that killed 232 people.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
The judge presiding over the case to end New York City congestion pricing is unlikely to side with President Trump's transportation secretary, according to an internal DOJ memo obtained by CBS News New York.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Democratic members of Congress demanded their immediate release.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Guardians to a win over the Yankees.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Scott Faber, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, EWG joins CBS New York to discuss petroleum-based food dyes and the FDA's plan to phase them out.
Gabrielle Nevaeh, star of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow’" joins CBS New York to discuss the new play that's having audiences on the edge of their seats.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Parents at the rally said their children are increasingly at risk because of social media.
The Adams administration destroyed thousands of confiscated guns to mark a drop in shootings in the city.
