The Road to the White House

The 2012 presidential election could once again be historic if American voters re-elect its first Black president.  For now, at least, if's a big if.  President Obama is personally popular, but the public is unsure whether he's got what it takes to restore the nation to economic health.  The Republican presidential field offers a stark contrast as each candidate tries to be more conservative than the other — a factor that might actually help Obama.  Bookmark this page as your go-to place for all the news you need about know as the race to the White House heats up:  Who trips, who falls and who's sprinting ahead of the pack and why.  Plus, check out @BETvote on twitter for extra election coverage.
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Today in Washington: May 22, 2012

Cory Booker’s rant picks up steam as the White House responds to disenchantment with the economy.

Commentary: Hunger on the Home Front

As world leaders tackle hunger across the globe, what about the suffering in our own backyard?

Polls of the Week: May 18

African-Americans get behind President Obama’s stance on gay marriage, Mitt Romney’s favorability hits all-time high, Americans question the value of a college education, plus more.

Commentary: A Stupid Plan Gone Bad

The ill-conceived and juvenile episode displays a cynicism about the American people and in particular African-Americans that is, quite frankly, insulting.

We Got Your Back: Stars Who Support Marriage Equality

Floyd Mayweather, Jay-Z and Janet Jackson are among the celebrities and activists who support same-sex marriages.

Commentary: Attacking Obama for Jeremiah Wright Is So 2008

A now-scrapped plan to attack Barack Obama with a Jeremiah Wright ad shows how out of touch the GOP is with America.
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