4 Special Coverage

Most of the TV ads supporting Mitt Romney have come from outside groups, not from Romney’s own campaign. And those groups raised more than half of their money from secret donors, a much higher proportion than the secret donors backing President Obama, according to a new analysis.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Neither President Obama nor Republican Mitt Romney has focused much attention on the poor. They’ve talked about creating jobs and opportunity, but mostly for the middle class. Advocates say Obama’s stimulus spending has helped, but Republicans argue that government aid helps keep people in poverty.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Stymied by Congress early on in his term while trying to advance his climate policies, President Obama has resorted to taking incremental actions that don’t need congressional approval. Mitt Romney doesn’t mention climate change in his energy plan, and favors cheap energy sources like coal.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Since becoming president, Obama’s rhetorical triumphs have been just that: moving speeches delivered on ceremonial occasions. When it comes to policy and attempts to move public opinion, the silver-tongued Obama has largely been absent.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Mitt Romney’s style during the GOP debates and the first presidential debate was fact-filled and assertive, as he tried to demonstrate his mastery of data. Expect more of that Tuesday night. It’s a style consistent with someone who’s made a lot of corporate boardroom pitches.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

The Republican nominee’s campaign says the Obama administration has sent mixed signals. President Obama’s top aides say that’s not so. That’s likely to again be a point of disagreement during Tuesday’s debate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us