Who Is Dumber, Joe Biden or Barack Obama?  —  Most people would immediately say “Joe Biden.”  But I am not at all sure that is correct.  There is much to be said on the subject, but for the moment let's just note that Obama has matched one of Biden's most famous moments of stupidity …

Obama leads by 5 in Ohio  —  PPP's first post-conventions poll in Ohio finds Barack Obama with a 5 point lead over Mitt Romney, 50-45.  This is the largest lead PPP has found for Obama in an Ohio poll since early May.  Last month Obama led 48-45.  —  Both candidates have seen their images improve …

Re: Romney and Obamacare  —  Eliana, I reached out to the Romney campaign for clarification about Mitt Romney's remarks this morning about liking some parts of Obamacare.  An aide pointed out that Romney first said on Meet the Press that “I say we are going to replace Obamacare.

Annals of Post-Truth Politics: Good for Norah O'Donnell  —  Relevant background point #1: Rep. Paul Ryan's fame has depended on his reputation as the man who knew the obscure details of federal budget policy, and who was brave and honest enough to tell the public the unvarnished truth about those details.

Obstruct and Exploit  —  Does anyone remember the American Jobs Act?  A year ago President Obama proposed boosting the economy with a combination of tax cuts and spending increases, aimed in particular at sustaining state and local government employment.  Independent analysts reacted favorably.

Gaffetastic!... Obama Pulls a Biden, Tells Audience, “Three Proud Words - Made in the USA!”  (Video)  —  Gaffetastic!  —  Add this to the list... Obama goes off TelePrompter, pulls a Biden.  —  Barack tells audience, “Stamped with 3 proud words... Made in the USA!”  —  Via The Blaze:

Legal Battles on Voting May Prove a Critical Issue in Election  —  The November presidential election, widely expected to rest on a final blitz of advertising and furious campaigning, may also hinge nearly as much on last-minute legal battles over when and how ballots should be cast and counted …

Obama won't compromise “balanced approach” on budget, despite gridlock  —  PLAY CBS NEWS VIDEO  —  (CBS News) President Obama is “more than happy to work with the Republicans” on creating a bipartisan budget that could pass a split Congress, he told CBS News anchor Scott Pelley in part …

Bob Woodward: ‘Gaps’ in President Obama's Leadership Contributed to Debt Deal Collapse  —  “Gaps” in President Obama's leadership contributed to the collapse of a “grand bargain” on spending and debt last year, with the president failing to cultivate congressional relationships that may have helped …

NYC gay bar hosts Obama fundraiser  —  NEW YORK — Outside, posters of President Obama and the first lady were the only signs that Eastern Bloc was closed for a private party.  To some regulars of the grungy gay bar in Manhattan's East Village, the $100 minimum cover charge seemed too pricey for a Saturday night.

9 states where the race will be won  —  The presidential race has narrowed to a core of nine states, a collection of margin-of-error battlegrounds spread across nearly every region.  —  From New Hampshire in the Northeast to Nevada in the Rocky Mountain West, there is little disagreement between …

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Romney Says His Plan To Cut Taxes On The Rich Doesn't Actually Cut Taxes On The Rich  —  On Meet The Press this morning, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney claimed that his tax plan — which provides a 20 percent tax cut for all Americans — would not “reduce the tax burden” …