The Conscience of a Conservative Archive: October 2012

• Is Chris Christie’s bromance with Obama hurting Romney?

  Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and President Barack Obama have decided to take of the partisan costumes and go frolic around New Jersey collecting candy and enjoying each others company. Published October 31 2012

• Winning: Mitt Romney heads into Democratic strongholds

  In a clear sign that Gov. Mitt Romney is winning this election, the Romney campaign announced that they would begin to venture into the Democratic strongholds of Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Published October 30 2012

• Mitt Romney’s path to 270 without Ohio

  In 2004, Ohio was the decisive swing-state that gave President George W. Bush four more years in the White House. In 2008, Ohio is once again ground zero to the presidency. Published October 29 2012

• Republican candidates need to stop talking about abortion and concentrate on the economy

  Republican Senatorial candidates like Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock need to shut up about religion and rape and concentrate on the economy and failed policies. Published October 27 2012

• Emails: White House informed Al Qaeda group behind Benghazi attack within two hours

  New emails have surfaced stating that the White House and senior U.S. Intelligence officials were informed that an Al Qaeda-linked group was behind the terrorist attack against the US consulate in Benghazi just two hours after the attack took place. Published October 24 2012

• Obama gets it wrong, bayonets still used in the military

  During tonight’s final presidential debate, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama sparred over the likely defense budget sequestration scheduled to happen later this year. Published October 22 2012

• Candy Crowley gets it wrong: Obama never called Benghazi a ‘terror attack’ in Rose Garden speech

  During tonight’s presidential town hall debate, an audience member asked the president to clarify why additional security was denied to the consulate in Benghazi. Published October 16 2012

• Gallup/USAToday Poll: Women voters flocking to Mitt Romney

  A new Gallup/USA Today poll shows that Mitt Romney is now tied with the president at 48 percent among likely swing-state women voters. Published October 15 2012

• Presidential Debate and Live Chat: As Romney gains ground, Obama is in debate camp

  Be sure to watch the debate from Hofstra University in Long Island, New York and join in the Communities chat, Tuesday night, right here starting at 8:45 pm. Published October 14 2012

• Romney’s debate momentum turns static, prospects at White House high

  Mitt Romney's debate momentum has turned into static support as the former Massachusetts governor is leading President Obama. Published October 14 2012

• Biden’s smirking face

  At tonight’s debate, Joe Biden smirked, laughed, and, highlighting the age difference between the two candidates, introduced millions to ‘malarkey.’ Published October 11 2012

• Obama’s Big Bird ad displays hypocritical Wall Street connection

  President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign released a new ad today prominently featuring the Sesame Street character, Big Bird, but it comes with a questionable message. Published October 9 2012

• Post-debate polls: Romney gets a bounce

  Last week, Obama held a two point advantage over Mitt Romney in Rasmussen’s Daily Tracking survey, just hours before the first presidential debate of the 2012 campaign season. Published October 8 2012

• Kill Big Bird? Why Romney is right to cut PBS funding

  “"I'm going to stop the subsidy to PBS. I like PBS. I like Big Bird" -- "I like you too (Jim Lehrer)." But he is going to cut funding to PBS Published October 3 2012

• Pre-debate polls: Obama, Romney in dead even race

  On the day of the first 2012 presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, polling numbers show that the race is dead even. Published October 3 2012

• In presidential debate, Romney should go on the offensive

  Wednesday's debate is pivotal to Mitt Romney election chances. Published October 1 2012