Romney tightens debate prep amid high stakes
Romney has spent at least eight days planning for three presidential debates against Obama. He and top aides, including Portman, have held sessions at Vermont advisers’ homes, a Boston HQ, and the Back Bay Events Center. Polls show Obama leads, prompting cautious messaging as both camps lower expectations and study prior debates for strategy.
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Abortion and birth control stakes in the 2012 race
The piece contrasts Barack Obama’s support for contraceptive access under the Affordable Care Act with Mitt Romney’s push for limits on abortion and reversal of Roe v Wade. It notes religious liberty concerns over contraception mandates and how future court vacancies could reshape policy.
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Obama aims to avoid miscue in first debate in Denver
Obama heads to Wednesday night’s Denver showdown with Romney seeking a calm, concise performance. Aides model questions, trim explanations, and study Romney’s debate history to blunt any early advantage for the challenger while managing expectations.
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