With the May jobs report dominating the headlines on Friday, Mitt Romney and President Obama tried to spin the numbers to fit with their campaign messages. Mr. Romney went on an interview on CNBC, and Mr. Obama delivered a speech at a factory in Golden Valley, Minn.
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June 04
Herman Cain, the one-time Republican presidential candidate, will be offered to stations in place of "The Neal Boortz Show," which will end at the same time.
June 04
President Obama continued his attacks on Mitt Romney's tenure as Massachusetts governor on Monday, releasing a new television ad that describes Mr. Romney's economic record in the state as a failure.
June 04
Primary results show that while the vast majority of House members seeking re-election are going to win, lawmakers who do not take the proper precautions and prepare for disgruntled voters could find themselves surprised come Election Day.
June 03
An election in Wisconsin, a Senate race in Washington and a gathering in Rhode Island may help shape the presidential race.
June 02
The Sunday shows will focus on the latest employment numbers and their potential impact on the campaign.
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