Election 2012: Analysis: Obama's gamble: Asking for more time to fix economy

Click to View in Browser 06/13/2012 Analysis: Obama's gamble: Asking for more time to fix economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - So far, President Barack Obama has not been able to convince most Americans that they are better off than they were four years ago. His next step may be to try to convince them that they would be worse off under his Republican rival, Mitt Romney. In mini-surge, Romney predicts empty words from Obama on economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, riding a burst of momentum, predicted a major economic speech by President Barack Obama this week will have soaring rhetoric but little substance. Billionaire Adelson to give $10 million to pro-Romney Super PAC: report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, whose millions helped prop up the now-defunct presidential bid of Newt Gingrich, is ready to give another $10 million to the Super PAC backing presumed Republican nominee Mitt Romney, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday citing sources with knowledge of the matter. Romney sees "consumer" healthcare after Obama plan (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney on Tuesday laid out his vision for a "consumer market" healthcare approach to replace President Barack Obama's sweeping reform law, whether or not the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the legislation this month. Insight: When Romney wasn't so tough on China WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney may be down on China and threatening to declare Beijing a currency manipulator from day one if he is elected president, but his past dealings with the country show he was not always so hostile. Giffords' ex-aide wins race in Arizona to succeed her TUCSON (Reuters) - Tucson Democrat Ron Barber cruised to victory on Tuesday night in a special election to succeed his one-time boss, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who retired in January to focus on her recovery from a gunshot wound to the head. Four primary races set in fight for Senate control (Reuters) - Virginia Republican George Allen easily won his primary race on Tuesday in the first step of his bid to reclaim the U.S. Senate seat he narrowly lost in 2006, as voters in four states set the stage for hotly contested battles that could shift control of the Senate. Obama, after tough week, defends record on economy PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Barack Obama stoutly defended his economic record on Tuesday after a stream of bad news - and an uncharacteristic verbal misstep of his own - rallied Republican hopes that they can defeat him in November. Obama's ratings sink on economic doubts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's approval ratings have dipped to their lowest level since January on deep economic worries, wiping out most of his lead in the White House race over Republican rival Mitt Romney, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Tuesday. Michelle Obama to Ann Romney: have fun campaigning WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Forget the long hours, sleep deprivation and 24/7 scrutiny. First lady Michelle Obama has more upbeat advice for Ann Romney as they face a hectic summer of campaigning: Enjoy it. Related Video Clinton: Russia puts its vital interests at risk over Syria U.S., South Korea conduct joint drill Tales from the Trail Eric Johnson Pro-Obama super PAC, labor group launch $4 million Spanish ad campaign The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend