By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: MIDDLE CLASS MUDDLE: Are President Obama and Mitt Romney’s appeals to the country’s crucial segment of middle class voters falling on deaf ears? Yes and no, ABC News’ Political Director Amy Walter notes. A new ABC News-Washington Post poll shows that middle class voters are divided on who they think will do a better job on the economy and creating jobs, but, when it comes to who they see as more in-touch with them and their interests, President Obama has the upper hand. On other measures, however, Romney maintains an advantage. http://abcn.ws/KPtWsQ WHO FEELS YOUR PAIN?: According to the results of the new poll, 35 percent of Americans said they or someone in their household has ... Continue reading →
Americans overwhelmingly say Mitt Romney as president would do more than Barack Obama to advance the interests of financial institutions and the wealthy, and by a narrower margin see Obama as better for the middle class. But when it comes to the best champion for “you and your family” or small businesses, the two run evenly – marking the closeness of their contest overall. These sentiments in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll stake out the field of play in the 2012 election, dominated as it is by the public’s economic concerns. On one hand, it’s an achievement that Romney, even while tagged as the protector of the wealthy, runs competitively with Obama on who’d best advance Americans’ personal economic interests. Yet it’s notable as ... Continue reading →
Americans overwhelmingly say Mitt Romney as president would do more than Barack Obama to advance the interests of financial institutions and the wealthy, and by a narrower margin see Obama as better for the middle class. But when it comes to the best champion for “you and your family” or small businesses, the two run evenly – marking the closeness of their contest overall. These sentiments in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll stake out the field of play in the 2012 election, dominated as it is by the public’s economic concerns. On one hand, it’s an achievement that Romney, even while tagged as the protector of the wealthy, runs competitively with Obama on who’d best advance Americans’ personal economic interests. Yet it’s notable as ... Continue reading →
Americans overwhelmingly say Mitt Romney as president would do more than Barack Obama to advance the interests of financial institutions and the wealthy, and by a narrower margin see Obama as better for the middle class. But when it comes to the best champion for “you and your family” or small businesses, the two run evenly – marking the closeness of their contest overall. These sentiments in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll stake out the field of play in the 2012 election, dominated as it is by the public’s economic concerns. On one hand, it’s an achievement that Romney, even while tagged as the protector of the wealthy, runs competitively with Obama on who’d best advance Americans’ personal economic interests. Yet it’s notable as ... Continue reading →
May 24, 2012 2:59pm Romney Campaign Offers Access To Trump In Exchange For Campaign Cash ABC News’ Michael Falcone and Jennifer Wlach report: They’re not your every day lunch companions, but you too could have the chance to break bread with Donald Trump and Mitt Romney — for a small price. The Romney campaign launched a “Dine with the Donald” fundraising promotion on Thursday. In exchange for a contribution to Romney for President, the campaign is offering one lucky person the chance to win a fantasy day with Trump: –airport transportation in a Trump vehicle –a stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York –a tour of The Celebrity Apprentice Boardroom –and the opportunity to dine with Donald Trump and Mitt Romney The ... Continue reading →
May 24, 2012 2:59pm Romney Campaign Offers Access To Trump In Exchange For Campaign Cash ABC News’ Michael Falcone and Jennifer Wlach report: They’re not your every day lunch companions, but you too could have the chance to break bread with Donald Trump and Mitt Romney — for a small price. The Romney campaign launched a “Dine with the Donald” fundraising promotion on Thursday. In exchange for a contribution to Romney for President, the campaign is offering one lucky person the chance to win a fantasy day with Trump: –airport transportation in a Trump vehicle –a stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York –a tour of The Celebrity Apprentice Boardroom –and the opportunity to dine with Donald Trump and Mitt Romney The ... Continue reading →
Donate today and you are eligible for a chance to win: • Airport transportation in the Trump vehicle. • Stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York. • Tour The Celebrity Apprentice Boardroom. • Dine with Donald Trump and Mitt Romney. Continue reading →
America knows his father, has met his five sons and has learned the story of his wife Ann – a proud stay-at-home-mom -- but there is one breed of Romney that's been out to pasture during the sizzling scrutiny of the Republicans' likely presidential nominee: the Romney sheep. From Oregon to Iowa, hundreds of Romney-breed sheep are roaming America's plains. And while the candidate himself may not own any Romneys, he coincidentally has more than a few things in common with his wooly name twin. Both the Romney the man and Romney the mutton can trace their ancestors to England. The Romney breed of sheep takes its name from the Romney marshes just south of London, where it was first found in the 19th century. ... Continue reading →
BY SUSAN CAREY With the flip of a switch on March 3, the world's largest airline, United Continental Holdings Inc., took its biggest step toward fusing the operations of two of the nation's largest carriers: It merged the United and Continental reservations systems, websites and frequent-flier programs. The results weren't pretty. Lawrence Fung, a retired investor from Honolulu and United customer for 45 years, says he spent hours on the phone trying to postpone and rebook a trip to Hong Kong and to purchase a seat upgrade. His frequent-flier number had changed and he needed a new password. "I'm very loyal to United," ...BY SUSAN CAREY With the flip of a switch on March 3, the world's largest airline, United Continental Holdings Inc., took its ... Continue reading →
