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CBS Local Presidential Forum: Obama/Romney: Talk Jobs, Economy and Government
Vestiges of the economy also were found in the second question in the CBS Local Presidential Forum on their view of the role of the federal government.
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Vestiges of the economy also were found in the second question in the CBS Local Presidential Forum on their view of the role of the federal government.
As Obama and his campaign boast a $181-million month in September 2012 in fundraising, there is a lengthy report which says there is an incredibly huge amount of campaign donations coming from overseas.
While giving a speech at Virginia Military Institute, he laid out a wide-ranging policy for dealing with our friends and enemies and tried to cast himself as a statesman who would give America a strong leadership role in the world.
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.
Mitt Romney is the person who needs to put up or shut up in his dispute with Harry Reid. There is no reason to believe a word he is saying about his taxes.
In 2008 it seemed we had entered a new era of post-racial politics, but the dog whistle politics of the Grand Old Party has again raised its ugly head. In fact, since Obama's election the Tea Party Republicans efforts to race bait have only increased.
In an effort to distract voters from his tax records, W. Mitt Romney launched a four pronged push back yesterday. Romney's problem: each move revealed more about the problems with his floundering campaign.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie derided Montana Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Friday as a "phony'' who does not represent the state's values, as he urged Republicans to rally behind the campaign of Tester challenger Denny Rehberg.
After a lackluster debate performance on Wednesday, the new numbers had President Barack Obama grinning like the Cheshire Cat on Friday and saying his efforts were working.
All week, The Couch has kept you up to date on the imporant news. On Friday, we took a look at the big stories - from a different perspective.
There was a moment in the debate that will be discussed in the days ahead that everyone missed until yesterday. A review of the debate tape reveals that, apparently, Mitt Romney needed a cheat sheet to keep the lies straight.
As usual, President Barack Obama is passing the blame. On the campaign trail in Denver on Thursday, Obama was spreading the blame around for his pathetic debate performance on Wednesday night against GOP presidential challenger Mitt Romney.
Bloomberg downplayed the importance of the first presidential debate as an indicator of how the election may go, noting some past losers did well in the first head-to-head event.
Usually, we present this segment on Fridays, but this week, we're presenting it one day earlier to strike while the iron is hot after last night's first debate between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.
Both Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout have had historic 2012 seasons, but only one can take home the AL MVP.
While Michelle Obama was complaining to the media that yesterday wasn't much of a 20th anniversary for her and her husband, Mitt Romney was planning his anniversary gift to be presented on the national stage – a slam dunk performance in the first presidential debate against the basketball-loving president.
A new poll in the race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut shows Rep. Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon at 47 and 48 percent respectively.
Social networks lit up Wednesday as users argued over who emerged as the key character from Wednesday's first president debate.
Like Reagan's cautious approach to the debates in 1984, Obama knows he is the president. Obama was the cautious champ, picking his moments and more concerned with overplaying his hand than winning every point in the first meeting.
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney clashed over plans for taxes and creating jobs as they shared the stage for the first time Wednesday in a high-stakes debate with the power to reshape the race for the White House.
To help voters learn more, CBS Local invited the two candidates to answer 10 key questions in the CBS Local Presidential Forum, which kicks off today with the issue of the economy and jobs.
Obama has many challenges to winning tonight's debate, but having Mitt Romney as his opponent gives him a path to victory.
President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney come face to face for the first time in this presidential campaign tonight for a nationally televised debate that will give millions of Americans a chance to size up two fierce competitors.
Is Mitt Romney planning an October surprise of sorts for tonight? Has he been saving big policy announcements and details for the debate?
Romney – the challenger – will be incredible. Obama – the incumbent – will be damaged. The question is, how severely he will be damaged?
There are big savings on every model of Apple AirPods to be had before Prime Day rolls around.
This Carote cookware set with detachable handles saves kitchen space. It's more than half off ahead of Prime Day.
Save up to 25% on electric lawn mowers, power washers and more during the Greenworks pre-Prime Day sale on Amazon.
Countertop ice makers are ideal for summer parties. Here are our top ice maker picks, including a viral fave.
Outsource your cleaning duties to this affordable voice-controlled robot vacuum.
Excessive heat has caused the Third Avenue Bridge to remain in the open position, creating traffic problems in the Bronx.
Citi Bike says it is raising the price of using one of their ebikes in New York City. They cite a variety of reasons for raising the price, which starts on July 10.
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday.
The Adams administration unveiled New York City's first official trash bin Monday and announced that all residential buildings with 1-9 units will be required to put their trash in containers later this year.
Heat advisories across the Tri-State Area mark the beginning of another very hot and humid week.
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 a.m. Monday through Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the majority of the region.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday.
Heat advisories across the Tri-State Area mark the beginning of another very hot and humid week.
Police are searching for a man wanted for detonating an improvised fireworks device at a New Jersey block party.
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 a.m. Monday through Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the majority of the region.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved what would be New Jersey's first off-shore wind farm project.
A man stabbed a fellow amusement parkgoer at Adventureland over the weekend, police on Long Island said. The victim is in critical condition.
Heat advisories across the Tri-State Area mark the beginning of another very hot and humid week.
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 a.m. Monday through Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the majority of the region.
A funeral was held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Family, friends and well-wishers gathered Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday.
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
CBS New York took part in an exclusive ride-along with NYC law enforcement targeting illegal marijuana shops.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Alec Bohm vs. Pete Alonso will bring a taste of the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets rivalry to the 2024 Home Run Derby.
With Jessica Springsteen not returning to Team USA's equestrian jumping team, here's who made the cut.
The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 3-0 on Sunday night, giving New York 15 losses in its last 20 games.
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto will start for the AL at the All-Star Game. Pete Alonso was selected as an NL reserve.
Francisco Lindor's 2-run single in the ninth inning lifted the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pirates on Sunday.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the latest on the mounting calls for Biden to step aside.
The storm has knocked out power for thousands in Texas and is expected to impact Oklahoma and Arkansas as well. CBS New York's Jason Allen has the story.
CBS New York has team coverage of the latest heat wave. Vanessa Murdock has your forecast, Chopper 2 has the latest on the Third Avenue Bridge malfunctioning, and Natalie Duddridge speaks to workers doing what they can to navigate the excessive conditions.
The Third Avenue bridge in the Bronx got stuck in the open position Monday amid extreme heat. CBS New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Residents in the Bronx are choosing their candidate in the 82nd Assembly District. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.