Election 2012: Under fire from the right, Romney rigorously preparing for debate

	Click to View in Browser 09/28/2012 Under fire from the right, Romney rigorously preparing for debate WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure to regain his balance in the race for the White House, Mitt Romney is going through intense preparation for the first presidential debate next week while his campaign appeals to fellow Republicans to keep faith with their candidate. One certain forecast in U.S. poll dispute: more acrimony ahead WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It has become the new battle cry for Republicans: All the polls showing Mitt Romney trailing by big margins are just wrong because pollsters are interviewing too many Democrats. Obama, Romney woo military in battleground state Virginia VIRGINIA BEACH/SPRINGFIELD, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney battled to capture the military vote in Virginia on Thursday as they tried to squeeze out an advantage in one of the most tightly contested swing states ahead of the November 6 election. Romney campaigns in Pennsylvania despite state slipping away PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Republican candidate Mitt Romney raised money and slammed President Barack Obama's Middle East policy on Friday in a rare campaign appearance in Pennsylvania, a former swing state that he admitted was now difficult for him to win on November 6. Obama's lead over Romney dips to 5 points: Reuters/Ipsos poll WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's lead over Republican Mitt Romney dipped slightly to five percentage points ahead of next week's first debate in the race for the White House, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Friday. Obama-Romney debate challenge: handling the off-script moment WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If history is a guide, Democrat Barack Obama will have a tough time in the first presidential debate on Wednesday, Republican Mitt Romney will be particularly aggressive, and both will risk committing a damaging gaffe if they wander off their talking points. Billionaire Soros pledges $1.5 million to Democratic "Super PACs" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Billionaire financier George Soros has committed $1.5 million to "Super PACs" backing President Barack Obama and Democrats running for Congress in the November 6 election, officials with those groups said on Thursday. Witnesses recall hurdles to get Pennsylvania voter ID HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A dozen witnesses testified on Thursday about the hours-long waits, multiple trips and misinformation they experienced in getting the voter ID cards required under a Pennsylvania law that a judge will soon decide whether to block. Ads flood last weeks of campaign - and so does negativity WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The 2012 presidential race, now entering its most intense phase, has already set records for the number of ads and their negativity, according to experts. Obama flubs line on jobs, says he's "channeling" Romney KENT, Ohio (Reuters) - President Barack Obama flubbed a line during a campaign speech on Wednesday, mistakenly saying he wanted to export U.S. jobs, before correcting himself and jokingly blaming Republican rival Mitt Romney. Related Video Candidates focus in on Virginia Obama, Romney attack each other regarding China Tales from the Trail Margaret Chadbourn Iranian leader's plane shares tarmac with Air Force One 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