Romney says he was ‘completely wrong’ on ‘47 percent’ comment  —  GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Thursday night he was “completely wrong” when he made comments about the 47 percent of Americans who do not pay taxes at a secretly recorded fundraiser in May.

How Obama's debate strategy bombed  —  DENVER - A stunned Obama campaign acknowledged Thursday that President Barack Obama delivered a lackluster and even ineffectual performance in his leadoff debate against Mitt Romney, mistakenly opting for a cautious approach to handling his opponent …

Was Obama rattled by developing donor scandal story? … President Obama reelection campaign, rattled by his Wednesday night debate performance, could be in for even worse news.  According to knowlegable sources, a national magazine and a national web site are preparing a blockbuster donor scandal story.

NAACP Official: Obama Campaign Staffer Threatened Me  —  CHICAGO (CBS) — The President of the South Suburban Branch of the NAACP alleges a director of the re-election campaign of Barack Obama has threatened and intimidated him because he doesn't support the president.

Presidential Debate Drew More Than 70 Million Viewers  —  The first of three presidential debates between President Obama and Mitt Romney reached more than 70 million viewers on Wednesday night.  —  Nielsen, a television measurement company, said 67.2 million viewers watched on television at home …

An Unhelpful Debate  —  The first debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney, so long anticipated, quickly sunk into an unenlightening recitation of tired talking points and mendacity.  With few sparks and little clarity on the immense gulf that truly separates the two men and their policies …

For Some, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Goes Too Glam  —  Critics call her “almost unrecognizable” in a Vogue profile.  So what?  —  Wasserman Schultz in Derek Lam in the October 2012 Vogue profile.  —  Source: Marcus Mam / via: seemanagement.com

Osama bin Laden movie to air weekend before election  —  (CNN) - Two days before Election Day on November 6, a movie detailing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden will air on the National Geographic Channel, the cable network announced Thursday.  —  The film is being distributed by the Weinstein Company …

Ann Romney to Fill in for Robin Roberts on ‘Good Morning America’ (Exclusive)  —  With the presidential election only weeks away, ABC News also is in discussions with first lady Michelle Obama about co-hosting “GMA.”  —  Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney …

Iran on the Verge of Hyperinflation  —  Sanctions wreak havoc on the rial  —  In fact, on the verge might not be the right way to put it; in the middle of might be more accurate.  Steve Hanke estimates that inflation is running at 70% a month.  This is, as Alex Tabarrok points out, nowhere near a record.

Dems hope Biden can blunt Romney momentum post-debate  —  Democratic strategists are eyeing the forthcoming debate between Vice President Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) with a mix of hope and nervousness in the wake of President Obama's widely panned performance in his initial encounter with Mitt Romney Wednesday night.

Pro-Muslim Subway Ads to Hang Near Anti-Jihad Ads  —  Striking back against an anti-jihad advertisement in the subways widely perceived as anti-Muslim, two religious groups - one Jewish, one Christian - are taking out subway ads of their own to urge tolerance.

PBS Statement Regarding October 3 Presidential Debate  —  We are very disappointed that PBS became a political target in the Presidential debate last night.  Governor Romney does not understand the value the American people place on public broadcasting and the outstanding return on investment the system delivers to our nation.

Romney Campaign Chair On Obama: 'When You're Not That Bright You Can't Get Better Prepared'  —  Mitt Romney campaign co-chair and former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu (R) appeared on Fox News on Thursday and took a victory lap following last night's first presidential debate.

Biden: ‘Yes, We Do’ Want to Raise Taxes By a Trillion Dollars  —  Vice President Joe Biden, speaking earlier today in Iowa said, “Yes, we do” want to raise taxes by a trillion dollars:  —  “On top of the trillions of dollars of spending that we have already cut, we're gonna ask - yes …

Candidate slammed for World of Warcraft fandom  —  Maine state Senate candidate Colleen Lachowicz is not a witch.  —  She is, however, an orc assassination rogue with a potty mouth — and the Maine Republican Party believes that disqualifies her from public office.

Stewart: Er, the president isn't looking quite as brilliant as he used to  —  Here are a couple more reactions to last night's debate proceedings from the liberal crowd for you, just because it's fun — first, comedian Jon Stewart on Good Morning America, acknowledging that the president had a “very difficult night.”

The First Debate: Mitt Romney's Five Biggest Lies  —  The truth behind that $5 trillion tax cut, pre-existing conditions and more  —  Mitt Romney turned in a polished performance in last night's presidential debate - and revealed himself to be an accomplished and unapologetic liar.

Noonan: Romney Deflates the President  —  The first debate was a surprise.  Now the challenger has to prepare for more surprises.  —  Out on a limb, where the breeze is best:  —  The impact of the first debate is going to be bigger than we know.  It's going to affect thinking more than we know …

Idiot's Delight  —  You're an undecided voter.  Your time is up.  The rest of us are sick of pretending to care about you, saying nice things to you, doing your damn laundry.  —  Decide, O.K.?  When the choice was between Scrooge McDuck and the Kenyan Socialist, you couldn't make up your mind.