| CNN.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. | LZ: Middle class lag not Obama's fault | | LZ Granderson says Romney asking if you're better off today than 4 years ago is wrong question. Right one is how to restore middle class piece of pie that's being eaten by the wealthy |
| Opinion: Why doesn't Obama schmooze? | | We hire presidents to shoulder for us the weight of the world. Given the size and importance of their job, it's natural that we resent any time they spend not studying, discussing, thinking about or building support for the decisions they must make -- decisions that affect the lives of millions. How can a president ever feel well-enough informed? How can he turn off his desk light, close up shop and retire to the White House residence to help his children with their homework? Presidents belong to us. If the kids need help with homework, hire a tutor, whose time is not so precious. |
| Democrats to highlight Obama's tough decisions | | Facing a close election and Republican attacks that they have made things worse while in power, Democrats seek to emphasize the tough decisions President Barack Obama has made and additional steps needed to bolster the middle class at their three-day national convention that begins Tuesday. |
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