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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Election 2012: Ohio, a key swing state, faces court test over early voting

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08/15/2012

Reuters Election 2012 Daily round-up of the day's top news from the campaign trail, the White House and all the politics in between

Ohio, a key swing state, faces court test over early voting

(Reuters) - Lawyers for the Obama campaign will ask a federal court in the battleground state of Ohio on Wednesday to overturn early-voting restrictions they argue disproportionately hurt Democrats.

Ryan health tax credit idea fills in blank for Romney

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney wants to change the U.S. tax code's treatment of healthcare costs, but his vice presidential pick is one step ahead: Paul Ryan has proposed a plan to scrap a generations-old tax break enjoyed by millions of Americans.

Michigan collective bargaining plan to be left off election ballot

(Reuters) - A proposal to enshrine the right to collective bargaining in the Michigan state constitution will not be on the ballot in November after a state board deadlocked on the plan backed by labor unions in a leading auto manufacturing state.

Veteran Florida Republican congressman concedes primary loss

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Veteran Republican Representative Cliff Stearns of Florida, who stirred national debate in 2011 by spearheading an aggressive investigation into Planned Parenthood, conceded defeat on Wednesday after primary election results showed him trailing a political newcomer.

Pennsylvania judge denies challenge to state's voter ID law

(Reuters) - A judge in the election battleground state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday rejected an effort to block the state's voter identification law, which civil rights groups argued discriminates against minority voters.

Ryan brings fundraising prowess to Romney's presidential bid

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin congressman who has breathed new life into Republican Mitt Romney's bid for the White House as his vice presidential running mate, also brings to the ticket his status as a fundraising heavyweight.

U.S. regulators clear hurdle for political text message donations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans moved a step closer to being able to make campaign contributions by text message on Wednesday when the Federal Election Commission approved protections sought by wireless carriers over fraud and profitability.

Biden draws Romney's ire with "chains" comment

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio/OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden triggered outrage from Mitt Romney on Tuesday by saying the Republican would put people "in chains" if elected president as the U.S. presidential campaign took an ugly turn.

Special ops group attacks Obama over bin Laden bragging, leaks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of former U.S. intelligence and Special Forces operatives is set to launch a media campaign, including TV ads, that scolds President Barack Obama for taking credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden and argues that high-level leaks are endangering American lives.

New Jersey governor to headline Republican convention

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will deliver keynote address when Republicans gather this month for their national convention before the November presidential election, the party said on Tuesday.