All Posts Tagged With: "presidential election"

Obama Wants to Uphold Tax Cuts for the Middle Class

President Barack Obama urged the Republicans to approve a one-year extension of tax cuts for families earning less than $250,000 a year. He emphasizes the distinction between the Democrats and Republicans and tries to create a mandate for a tax plan after the election. Neither congressional leaders nor administration officials expect a tax bill to [...]

Obama and Romney Salute Troops on Memorial Day

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney celebrated Memorial Day on opposite parts of the United States. They both tried to woo service members, veterans, and their families to their side. This has been one of the battlegrounds in the presidential election. President Obama paid his respects to fallen soldiers at three events [...]