Election 2012: Summer blockbuster brewing between Obama, Romney

Click to View in Browser 06/8/2012 Summer blockbuster brewing between Obama, Romney WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For the past three summers, President Barack Obama and his family have vacationed on Martha's Vineyard, an island retreat for the wealthy just south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Analysis: Drive toward U.S. fiscal cliff takes election detour WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If ever there was a case for putting off until tomorrow what could be done today, the deeply divided U.S. Congress and President Barack Obama have found one in the "fiscal cliff" decisions they face. In the aisles of Wal-Mart, Bain is a four-letter word WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has been battered by bad news dimming the outlook for his re-election, but he might find hope in an unlikely place: the aisles of Wal-Mart. Liberals shed frustration, gear up for election fight PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - After a gut punch in Wisconsin and frequent bouts of disappointment with President Barack Obama, liberal activists could be excused for a lack of enthusiasm about November's U.S. election. Obama pins recovery hopes on Europe's leaders WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama, beset by a faltering economic recovery five months before he seeks re-election, said on Friday European leaders must act urgently to resolve the region's financial crisis and stem the threat of recession. Dad still "first choice," but Rand Paul backs Romney WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Rand Paul, whose firebrand father Ron has effectively ended his White House bid but still seeks to grow his movement and influence Republicans nationally, endorsed party nominee Mitt Romney on Thursday. Former presidential candidate Santorum forms conservative group (Reuters) - Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum launched a new conservative group on Friday with the goal of recruiting 1 million members to help get Democratic President Barack Obama out of the White House. Analysis: Conservatives used tactics of the left in Wisconsin win MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Activists with the conservative Tea Party movement say they owe a lot to their schooling in left-wing community organizing tactics for the historic Republican victory over the Democrats and their union allies in the Wisconsin recall election. Obama campaign raises more questions about Romney's wealth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is not doing enough to ensure his political actions are not influenced by his multimillion-dollar fortune, officials with President Barack Obama's campaign said on Thursday. Romney tops President Obama in fundraising in May WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney's presidential campaign significantly outpaced President Barack Obama in fundraising last month, a sign that the challenger could at least match the incumbent in the overall race for campaign cash. Related Video Obama says Europe has tools to address crisis Obama urges European leaders to act quickly on financial crisis Tales from the Trail Reuters Staff President Obama speaks about the U.S. and European economies 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