Rep. John Lewis: 'I Don't Want To Go Back'

The congressman from Georgia recalled his days as a "freedom fighter" and urged voters to stand up for President Barack Obama and to speak out against discrimination.

Democrats Nominate Obama

Democrats have nominated Barack Obama for a second term as president, setting up a showdown this fall with Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Clinton Argues For Obama Re-election

President Barack Obama inherited a wreck of an economy, "put a floor under the crash" and laid the foundation for millions of good new jobs, former President Bill Clinton declared Wednesday night in a Democratic National Convention.

President Obama's Convention Speech Being Moved Indoors

Democratic officials are moving President Barack Obama's convention speech Thursday indoors because of the possibility of severe weather. Obama had planned to accept his party's nomination in a football stadium before a large crowd.

President Obama: Romney Would Bring A 'Losing Season'

President Barack Obama is telling union workers in Ohio that Mitt Romney would guide the nation to a "losing season," using a sports metaphor to insist that voters should take his opponent's plan and "punt it away."

Obama Sand Sculpture Battles Weather Outside DNC / Obama Merchandise On Sale at DNC In Charlotte / President Obama Visits Colorado Restaurant

A giant sand sculpture of President Obama is appearing near the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rainy weather made repairs necessary. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina visitor's bureau commissioned the sculpture.

Delegates have begun arriving for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. At the Time Warner Cable Arena, delegates and others have begun buying Obama merchandise, including humorous Obama pins, T-shirts, and jewelry.

President Barack Obama has made an appearance in "The Buff" -- a restaurant near the University of Colorado in Boulder. The president is making a campaign speech at the school Sunday.

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Is North Carolina Beyond President Obama's Reach?

With its 15 electoral votes, North Carolina is a battleground prize that President Obama would love to capture in the 2012 election. But, the state's tough economy and high unemployment rate are making a win for Democrats more difficult.

President Obama: Romney Has No Plan For Afghanistan

Campaigning in Boulder, Colorado on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama criticized rival Mitt Romney, saying he has no exit plan for the war in Afghanistan.

President Obama: 'GOP Ideas Better Suited To Last Century'

President Barack Obama lampooned the just-completed Republican National Convention as better-suited to an era of black-and-white TV and " trickle-down, you're on your own" economics Saturday.

Presidential Weekly Address: Preserving And Strengthening Medicare - August 25, 2012

President Obama speaks to the American people about the critical need to strengthen and preserve Medicare for our seniors and future generations.

President Obama: I'm Offering "A Path Forward" / "We Aren't Where We Need to Be" / Ryan Is the GOP's Ideological Architect / Romney Not Owning Up to Duties / Compromise Is Not "a Dirty Word" / Romney Is Locked Into "Extreme Positions" / Romney Doesn't Have a "Good Argument" / I'm Offering "A Path Forward"

President Barack Obama tells The Associated Press in an exclusive interview that his plan will help build a stronger middle class while Mitt Romney's will chiefly help the rich.

President Barack Obama conceded the economy isn't where it needs to be but adds Mitt Romney's plan would make the situation worse.

President Barack Obama says Rep. Paul Ryan is the ideological architect of the Republican House who favors massive tax cuts to those who don't need them.

President Barack Obama says Mitt Romney needs to "own up" to some of the responsibilities that are required of those running for the White House.

President Barack Obama says in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press that if he is re-elected and Republicans maintain control of the House that he is willing to make a range of compromises.

President Barack Obama says Mitt Romney has locked into "extreme positions" on economic and social issues that he would undoubtedly impose on the country.

President Barack Obama says Mitt Romney doesn't have a good argument on how to make things better for the country.

President Barack Obama tells The Associated Press in an exclusive interview that his plan will help build a stronger middle class while Mitt Romney's will chiefly help the rich.

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President Obama: Health Care Ruling A 'Victory' For All / Mitt Romney: Supreme Court Ruling On Health Law Wrong

President Barack Obama says the Supreme Court's decision to uphold his health care overhaul is a "victory for people all over the country" and will make their lives more secure.



Republican Mitt Romney is promising that he will repeal the federal health care law the Supreme Court just upheld. He called the decision incorrect and said Thursday that it is a 'bad law.'

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Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law

The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

President Obama Challenges Women To Lead The Way

President Barack Obama told graduates of Barnard College that they and their generation will lead the country to better days. To the notion that change may not seem as possible, Obama says: "Don't believe it."

Will Smith On President Obama

At the Berlin press conference for 'Men in Black 3,' Will Smith talks about his return to acting after his brief break 'daddying and husbanding.' He also reveals his support for Barak Obama.

Pastor Against Gay Marriage, For Obama

A popular pastor at a predominately black church in Cincinnati explains how he can oppose the president's stance on gay marriage but still support him as a candidate.

Gay Couple: 'Full of Joy' After Obama's Remarks

President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage is giving gay marriage supporters across the country a reason to be excited. One California couple says they're proud to see Obama embrace equality.

Kenyan Gay Activist: Obama A 'Courageous' Leader

President Barack Obama's public support for gay marriage was met with a mixed response across the world on Thursday. The Vatican did not immediately comment, but in Kenya a gay rights activist said he was 'very excited'.

President Obama Plunges Into Campaign / Obama: Romney "Rubber-Stamp" For Failed Policies

Plunging into his campaign for a new term, President Barack Obama tore into Mitt Romney on Saturday as eager to "rubber stamp" a conservative Republican congressional agenda.



President Barack Obama told supporters in Richmond, Virginia that if GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney wins in November, he would be a willing and eager "rubber stamp" for conservative Republicans in Congress.

President Obama Jump Starts His 2012 Re-Election Campaign

If people ask you what this campaign is about, you tell them it’s still about hope. It’s still about change.

First Lady Michelle Obama's remarks at the Ready to Go Rally

President Obama's remarks at the Ready to Go Rally