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Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign team has quietly been preparing itself for the transition to presidency if he manages to defeat incumbent Barack Obama.

US foreign policy under Obama in disarray: Romney campaign

US foreign policy under Obama in disarray: Romney campaign

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Romney campaign, shifting its line of attack on Barack Obama, has accused the United States President of downplaying the killing of its ambassador in Libya as a mere 'bump in the road,' saying the country's foreign policy under his administration is in 'disarray.'The Middle East of today, which is experiencing a series of anti-American protests, looks like the Tehran of 1979, Republican Vice Presidential candidate Congressman Paul Ryan, alleged.

Indian American joins Mitt Romney's campaign

Indian American joins Mitt Romney's campaign

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Indian-American Akshay Desai has been roped in by Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney for reaching out to the Asian American community ahead of the crucial November 6 United States presidential elections.

Is Condoleezza Rice going to be Romney's running mate?

Is Condoleezza Rice going to be Romney's running mate?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

American diplomat Condoleezza Rice has been listed as the top vice-presidential candidate in Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney's campaign, a new report has found. The Drudge Report, the conservative website, claims that Rice is the new frontrunner to be Romney's running mate in the November 6 elections.

Obama has failed on foreign policy, security: Romney

Obama has failed on foreign policy, security: Romney

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

United States President Barack Obama has failed on the foreign policy front and protection of national security, the Romney Campaign has alleged. In a memorandum, the Romney Campaign on Thursday alleged that Obama has failed on various foreign policy issues, like endangering American mission in Afghanistan and weakening the relationship with Pakistan, failing to stop Iran's nuclear weapons programme and a damaged relationship with Israel.

Last minute push: Enthusiastic Romney visits swing states

Last minute push: Enthusiastic Romney visits swing states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney kept up campaign frenzy even on Election Day and dashed through the swing states of Ohio and Pennsylvania for a last minute push to his election prospects.

Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as VP candidate

Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as VP candidate

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney has chosen Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, a strong critic of the Obama administration's economic policies, as his running mate for the forthcoming presidential polls in United States.

One thing that Obama, Romney agree on -- India

One thing that Obama, Romney agree on -- India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Despite differences over various foreign policy issues, both President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney share a common ground when it comes to the United States policy of support towards India and Japan, key members of both the campaigns have said.

India-US ties retreated under Obama: Romney aide

India-US ties retreated under Obama: Romney aide

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The strategic partnership between India and the United States has "retreated" under the current Obama Administration as compared to the momentum built during the Bush-era, Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney's campaign has said.

Obama campaign says it won Florida

Obama campaign says it won Florida

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Two days after he was re-elected President of the United States, Barack Obama's campaign said on Friday he has won 29 electoral college votes in Florida, the only state which had not declared a winner on Election Day.

'Batman' shootout: Obama, Romney suspend prez campaigns

'Batman' shootout: Obama, Romney suspend prez campaigns

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

United States President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney temporarily suspended their presidential campaigns in view of the tragic killing of 12 people in a movie theater shootout, which also left 59 others injured.

Romney certainly our opponent, says Obama campaign

Romney certainly our opponent, says Obama campaign

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Even as Mitt Romney is yet to bag his Republican Party's nomination for the November presidential polls, the Obama campaign has recognised the former Massachusetts governor as the opponent to the incumbent US President.

Obama congratulates Romney on 'spirited campaign'

Obama congratulates Romney on 'spirited campaign'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Congratulating his Republican rival Mitt Romney for running a spirited campaign, US President Barack Obama expressed confidence he would win re-election during a surprise stop at a local campaign office to thank volunteers.

Obama takes on Romney; launches ad campaign against him

Obama takes on Romney; launches ad campaign against him

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Barack Obama's re-election campaign team has confronted Mitt Romney head-on with an advertisement campaign in six key battle ground States, challenging his claims about the incumbent United States President.

Obama, Romney put poll campaign on backburner

Obama, Romney put poll campaign on backburner

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Hurricane Sandy, the monster of a storm threatening to hit America's East coast relegated the US election campaign to the backburner, as President Barack Obama rushed to the White House to personally review preparations and his rival Mitt Romney cancelled his campaign activities.

Obama donates Rs 2.7 lakh to his own campaign

Obama donates Rs 2.7 lakh to his own campaign

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has made his first donation of $5,000 (Rs 2.7 lakh) to his own campaign in an effort to motivate people to contribute to his re-election campaign, which lags behind the Mitt Romney campaign.

Obama, Romney focus on swing states in final campaigning

Obama, Romney focus on swing states in final campaigning

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A photo finish to the White House was predicted by final United States poll surveys with rivals Barack Obama and Mitt Romney deadlocked as the gruelling 18 month campaign entered its last moments.

Obama campaign accuses Romney of outsourcing jobs to India

Obama campaign accuses Romney of outsourcing jobs to India

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Obama Campaign has stoked a controversy with its new ad accusing presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney of outsourcing jobs to India when he was the Massachusetts Governor, contrary to the US President's stand during his maiden visit to New Delhi.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Mitt Romney's ambivalence on India

Mitt Romney's ambivalence on India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

No strong indicators from Romney on his policy towards India, the Pakistani use of terrorism against India and the Indian interests in Afghanistan, says B Raman.

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The 2012 Republican presidential nominee and one of Trump's most vocal Republican Party critics during this year's election campaign, met privately with the President-elect for about an hour.

Obama's priority his presidency, not Americans: Romney

Obama's priority his presidency, not Americans: Romney

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Republican White House challenger Mitt Romney has accused President Barack Obama of trying to keep his own job instead of fixing the plight of unemployed Americans.

Romney calls gurdwara a 'sheikh' temple

Romney calls gurdwara a 'sheikh' temple

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney mourned the Wisconsin gurdwara tragedy at a fundraiser in Iowa, but referred to a 'sheik temple' instead of a 'Sikh temple' while offering his condolences. Confusing the Arabic honorific with the term Sikh, Romney mispronounced it and was found talking about 'sheik' people

US polls: Obama-Romney locked in tie, predict surveys

US polls: Obama-Romney locked in tie, predict surveys

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

As the presidential poll campaign in the United States moves towards its climax, independent surveys predict that incumbent Barack Obama holds an edge over rival Mitt Romney, but the two are locked in a virtual tie in the crucial battleground states believed to be holding the key.

Victory is in sight, says Romney after prez debate

Victory is in sight, says Romney after prez debate

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A day after gaining an upper hand over Barack Obama in the presidential debate, a jubilant Republican hopeful Mitt Romney has said that for him, victory in the November 6 polls is 'in sight' and with people's support, he is going to get it.

Mitt Romney not running for president in 2016

Mitt Romney not running for president in 2016

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, announced on Friday that he will not make another White House run in 2016, ending weeks of speculation over his possible bid.

Romney emerges as Republican White House front-runner

Romney emerges as Republican White House front-runner

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

American millionaire businessman Mitt Romney effectively won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Barack Obama in the United States Presidential race after his closest challenger Rick Santorum suddenly dropped out of the contest.

Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has accused the Obama administration of contradicting itself and "doubling down on denial" about the true origins of the assault on the US Consulate in Benghazi that killed American envoy to Libya.

Is Obama already threatened by Mitt Romney?

Is Obama already threatened by Mitt Romney?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The Obama camp has launched a withering attack on Mitt Romney, who is leading the race to bag the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Barack Obama in the presidential elections, labeling him "a corporate raider" who profited from the termination of average workers.

Election Day: Obama, Romney TOO close for comfort

Election Day: Obama, Romney TOO close for comfort

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Notwithstanding the latest opinion polls suggesting a close fight between incumbent Barack Obama and his rival Mitt Romney, both the Democrat and Republican camps have claimed victory ahead of the crucial presidential elections set for Tuesday.

Republican Romney drops out of White House race

Republican Romney drops out of White House race

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Romney's decision leaves Republican front-runner John McCain as the top man standing in the Republican race, with Mike Huckabee far behind in the race.

Outspent by Romney, Obama seeks money from supporters

Outspent by Romney, Obama seeks money from supporters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Outspent by his Republican rival Mitt Romney, United States President Barack Obama has asked his supporters to come forward to donate money to his campaign, promising that some of them would get a chance to be with him at the Democratic Party national convention in North Carolina in September.

It looked like Mitt Romney on stage but it wasn't:: Obama

It looked like Mitt Romney on stage but it wasn't:: Obama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

"When I got on the stage, I met this very spirited fellow who claimed to be Mitt Romney. But I know it couldn't have been Mitt Romney -- because the real Mitt Romney has been running around the country for the last year promising US $ 5 trillion in tax cuts that favour the wealthy," Obama said. "Yet, the fellow on the stage last night -- who looked like Mitt Romney -- said he did not know anything about that. It was all news to him."

Romney once called Trump 'phony', now he dines with him

Romney once called Trump 'phony', now he dines with him

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Donald Trump is the "man who can lead the US to a better future", his former bitter critic and 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney has said, asserting that he was impressed by the President-elect's post victory speeches and selection of his team members, including Nikki Haley.

Race for US prez: Romney sweeps 3 Republican primaries

Race for US prez: Romney sweeps 3 Republican primaries

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Mitt Romney swept three Republican primaries in Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia, moving closer to sealing the party nomination for November presidential polls against incumbent Barack Obama.

I pray for the President, for our nation: Romney

I pray for the President, for our nation: Romney

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Conceding defeat, Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Tuesday wished United States President Barack Obama a successful second term in guiding the country through great challenges.

Nikki Haley appears headed for a win

Nikki Haley appears headed for a win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

With just three days left for her crucial run-off for the Republican governor's nomination from South Carolina, American-Indian aspirant Nikki Haley received a major boost in her electoral prospects with an endorsement by the blogger who had alleged to have affair with her.

Yes he CAN! Obama beats Romney, gets second term

Yes he CAN! Obama beats Romney, gets second term

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are locked in an intense battle for the White House. Pundits have predicted a wafer-thin win for the incumbent.

US polls: Gingrich shocks Romney in South Carolina primary

US polls: Gingrich shocks Romney in South Carolina primary

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Newt Gingrich, whose campaign had been left for dead, scored a stunning upset win over Mitt Romney in the pivotal South Carolina primary, stripping him of his front-runner status and dramatically changing the race to choose a Republican challenger to United States President Barack Obama.