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The Economist backs Obama, ‘the devil we know’

The Economist, the respected weekly current affairs magazine, on Thursday said it was backing US President Barack Obama for re-election, although with less enthusiasm than four years ago. The London-based publication said in its leader that while the United States faced a tougher decision and a more negative campaign than…

Green Party hopeful blast Romney, Obama on climate as Hurricane Sandy hits

WASHINGTON — The White House hopeful of the Green Party on Monday accused President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney of failing to address climate change as Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast. “The Republicans and Democrats each talk about the election of the other party as the end…

Obama paints Romney as a governor who broke his pledges

President Barack Obama, campaigning in tiny New Hampshire Saturday, slammed his Republican rival Mitt Romney’s record as governor of neighboring Massachusetts, saying he is a man voters can’t trust. Just 10 days out from the November 6 presidential election, Obama was in the small US state for the second time…