Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney was born on March 12, 1947 to George W. Romney and Lenore Romney in Detroit, Michigan. He belongs to Republican, a political party of USA.

Mitt Romney was born on March 12, 1947 to George W. Romney and Lenore Romney in Detroit, Michigan. He belongs to Republican, a political party of USA.

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He is at present running his 2012 presidential campaign and is a strong candidate for the 2012 Republican Party president nomination. An American businessman to begin with he later turned towards politics.

He became the 70th Governor of Massachusetts when chosen in 2003 and remained in the office till 2007.

He is married to Ann Davies and has five children: Taggart, Matthew, Joshua, Benjamin and Craig.

He completed his graduation from Brigham Young University, and then received a JD and MBA degree from Harvard University. Romney as CEO of Bain and Company 1991-1992) successfully helped the company to come out of crisis. He was also the Co-founder of Bain Capital from the year 1984 to 1998, which is a private equity investment firm,.

Romney has also campaigned for Republican Party president nomination in the year 2008 but at the end lost it to John McCain.

Four doctorates that he has received are:

  1. Honorary Doctor of Business from the University of Utah (1999)
  2. Honorary Doctor of Law from Bentley College (2002)
  3. Honorary Doctor of Public Administration from Suffolk University Law School (2004)
  4. Honorary Doctor of Public Service from Hillsdale College (2007)

He also received a Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in the year 2006.

Mitt Romney plans to campaign for GOP candidates in 2014

June 1, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney is looking ahead to how he can help in 2014.

Bobby Jindal's New Hampshire speech sparks 2016 presidential bid talk

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Indian-origin Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal delivered a keynote address on Friday at a Republican fundraiser in New Hampshire, an appearance that has renewed speculation that he is eyeing to contest presidential elections in 2016.

Al Gore's net worth may exceed 200 mln dollars: Report

May 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Former vice-president Al Gore's net worth may exceed 200 million dollars, following the loss at the presidential campaign a decade back, a Bloomberg report has revealed.

Black voters surpassed whites during 2012 US presidential polls

April 29, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, Apr. 29 (ANI): For the first time in U.S history, blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups during the presidential polls in 2012.

Ex- Romney campaign intern arrested for black mailing women with nude photos

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): A former campaign intern for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been arrested and charged with cyber-stalking and blackmailing young women online.

Romney lauds Obama for 'superb' Boston Marathon bombings speech

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 19 (ANI): Failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said President Barack Obama gave a 'superb' speech at a memorial service honoring the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

American people refuse to be terrorised: Obama

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) Taking up the mantle of healer-in-chief after Monday's terror attack in Boston, President Barack Obama Thursday declared that the American people refuse to be terrorised and whoever is behind the bombings will be caught.

Bidens donates almost 2 pc income to charity in 2012!

April 13, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden and his wife had spent almost two percent of their gross income on charitable contributions in 2012, according to figures from tax returns released by the White House.

I'm f***ing embarrassed to be a Republican, says Kid Rock

April 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New York, Apr 12 (ANI): Kid Rock may have supported Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election, but that doesn't mean that he always supports their decisions.

Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga's financial info leaked through 'doxxing'

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Washington, Apr. 4 (ANI): Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga have reportedly become the two latest victims of the celebrity hackers, who have already exposed the financial information of Michelle Obama and Beyonce.

Caroline Kennedy in frame to be named US envoy to Japan

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): Caroline Kennedy, the only living child of former American President John F. Kennedy, is expected to be nominated U.S. ambassador to Japan, a report has said.

Gays winning the marriage battle in US

April 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) America's top court is expected to rule on same-sex marriage in mid-June, but going by the growing tide of support for it, gays and lesbians have already won half the battle.

Mitt Romney says feeling 'good to live normal life again'

March 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Washington, Mar. 29 (ANI): Failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is not missing the campaign trail, saying that 'it's good to live a normal life again'.

Karl Rove could see '16 GOP candidate supporting same-sex marriage

March 25, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Washington, Mar. 25 (ANI): Republican strategist Karl Rove has said he can imagine a future Republican presidential candidate supporting gay marriage.

US conservative activist slams Romney, McCain as being 'bunch of losers'

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, Mar. 17 (ANI): Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly has bashed failed Republican presidential nominees Bob Dole, John McCain and Mitt Romney, calling them establishment candidates who moved to the center based on advice from consultants rather than embracing conservative values.

Bobby Jindal chides Republicans' 'obsession with zeroes'

March 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) Chiding his own Republican Party's "obsession with zeroes" Louisiana's Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal said the conservatives were falling into "the sideshow trap" of a balanced federal budget.

Romney urges 'fashionably pessimistic' Republicans 'to stay optimistic' in return speech

March 16, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has urged Republicans to stay optimistic in his first major speech since losing the 2012 White House race.

Potential 2016 GOP presidential hopefuls take pot-shots at Romney, McCain

March 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, Mar. 15 (ANI): The future of the Republican Party took some shots at its recent past, as two top potential 2016 White House hopefuls made a noticeable effort to distance themselves from the past two GOP presidential nominees.

Meet the man who shot Romney's '47 percent' gaffe video!

March 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, Mar. 14 (ANI): Scott Prouty, a bartender who was working Mitt Romney's private meeting with major contributors at a Florida fundraiser, has said he was the one who shot the damaging video of the Republican presidential contender.

Mitt Romney's brother considering 2014 Senate run in Michigan

March 9, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 9 (ANI): Scott Romney, brother of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has expressed interest in contesting running for the Senate in Michigan in 2014.

Mitt Romney to join son Tagg's investment firm

March 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, Mar. 7 (ANI): Mitt Romney, former presidential hopeful, is going back to the business world and will soon be joining his eldest son Tagg Romney's investment firm.

Twitter reaction doesn't reflect public opinion: Study

March 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Washington, March 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Media outlets across the US often use social media websites like Twitter to gauge the public's opinion. But a new study from the Pew Research Center has found that how people react on Twitter is often at odds with overall public opinion, leaving American news outlets presenting a skewed reality of how the public really feels, media experts told RIA Novosti.

Jeb Bush was left 'heartbroken' by Romney's 2012 presidential loss

March 6, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Washington, Mar. 6 (ANI): Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has said Republican Mitt Romney's loss at the presidential run 'broke his heart'.

Not being in White House 'killing' Romney

March 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Washington, Mar. 4 (ANI): Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, while giving an unflinching review of his unsuccessful campaign, has admitted that it "kills him" not to be in the White House "doing what needs to be done".

Ann Romney 'happy to blame media' for husband's loss in 2012 election

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife Ann has blamed for her husband's loss in the White House race,

It kills me not to be president, says Romney

March 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) As President Barack Obama faces one crisis after another, Mitt Romney, his Republican opponent in the November election, says "it kills me" not to be in the White House finding solutions to the nation's problems.

Sequester 'not a success' for Obama, says Romney

March 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Mar. 3 (ANI): Mitt Romney has come out swinging against President Barack Obama in his first post-election interview, accusing the president of poisoning the negotiations over automatic spending cuts by "berating" Republicans.

Ann Romney 'feeling loss' of failed presidential bid more than hubby Mitt

March 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Republican US presidential nominee Mitt Romney's wife Ann is still struggling with the loss suffered by her husband against President Barack Obama, an interview with the Romneys has revealed.

Romney calls 2012 presidential race 'roller coaster' ride

March 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Mar. 1 (ANI): Mitt Romney has said the end of the 2012 presidential race was like getting off a roller coaster.

Romney adviser's abrupt U-turn on 'media being in tank' for Obama pre-poll remarks

February 26, 2013 at 4:35 PM

London, Feb. 26 (ANI): The top strategist for Mitt Romney's campaign has said he doesn't think the media is "in the tank" for President Barack Obama.

Carter's grandson says 'was nice to hit back' after releasing Romney's '47 pc gaffe' video

February 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Feb. 24 (ANI): James Carter IV, grandson of former President Jimmy Carter and the man who was involved in the public release of the video tape of Mitt Romney making his infamous comments about '47 percent' of Americans, has weighed in on the impact of the footage.

Obama thanked Carter's grandson for releasing Romney's tape making '47 pc gaffe' about Americans

February 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Feb. 22 (ANI): Former President Jimmy Carter has said President Barack Obama thanked his grandson James Carter IV for being involved in the public release of the video tape of Mitt Romney making his infamous comments about '47 percent' of Americans.

Jindal's approval rating plunge to all-time low of 37 pc amongst Louisiana voters

February 14, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Washington, Feb. 14 (ANI): Indian-born Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who is trying to get a position as a national GOP leader, has suffered a dramatic drop in his popularity in Louisiana, according to a poll released Wednesday.

'Dry mouthed' Marco Rubio drinks water during Republican rebuttal of Obama's State of Union address

February 13, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Washington, Feb. 13 (ANI): Republican Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio, who accused President Barack Obama of 'smothering' the US middle class with 'big government' during State of the Union speech, appeared distracted undermined by a distracting physical appearance during his address.

Facebook co-founder's husband to run for Congress

February 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Washington, Feb. 8 (ANI): A New York congressional hopeful will have some powerful social media allies with him when he runs for the U.S. House next year.

Romney back to rebuilding beach house post failed presidential run

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Washington, Feb. 7 (ANI): The reconstruction of Mitt Romney's La Jolla, California home, has restarted in order to quadruple its size.

70 pc Hispanics have high job approval for Obama: Poll

February 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Washington, Feb. 5 (ANI): As America heatedly discusses immigration reform, President Barack Obama continues to enjoy a majority job approval rating from Hispanics, according to a poll.

GOP-leaning NRA spent $15 million to oust Obama from office in 2012

February 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, Feb. 5 (ANI): The National Rifle Association (NRA) and its political action committee spent a whopping 15 million dollars to try and make sure that President Barack Obama would not be re-elected in 2012, the most the group spent either for, or against, any single candidate, an analysis of data from the Federal Election Commission has revealed.

Obama's popularity soars to highest level in 4 yrs: Poll

January 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Johannesburg, Jan 31 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's popularity has hit 60 percent, the highest level since he first took office four years ago, a poll has said.

U.S. Senate approves John Kerry as next secretary of state

January 30, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, Jan. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved Democratic Senator John Kerry as the next secretary of state, who is set to replace Hillary Clinton.

Gingrich says Republicans 'clearly have to change' to win presidential election

January 28, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Washington, Jan. 28 (ANI): Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has said the Republican Party 'clearly has to change' if it is to stand a chance of winning another presidential election in the future.

Stop being 'stupid': Bobby Jindal to fellow Republicans

January 25, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Louisiana's Indian American governor Bobby Jindal has lashed out at fellow Republicans to rethink their arguments against Democrats and appeals to voters.

'Political coward' Netanyahu sees rift with Obama widen

January 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

London, Jan. 20 (ANI): Already fractious relations between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama have strained further.

Ann Romney turns down 'Dancing with the Stars' offer

January 15, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Washington, Jan. 15 (ANI): Ann Romney has turned down the offer from "Dancing with the Stars" to dance for the mirror ball trophy in the upcoming season.

'47 pct man' Romney ended up bagging '47 pct' votes in US Presidential race

January 5, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): US Presidential candidate for 2012 elections Mitt Romney could convince only 47.2 percent of voters that he was the right man to lead the country.

Obama 'officially' reelected as American president for second term

January 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Washington, Jan 5(ANI): Barack Obama was officially reelected to a second term as the American president after votes of the much-discussed Electoral College were counted and certified in a joint session of Congress on Friday.

It's official now: Barack Obama has won

January 5, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) It's now official. A full two months after the Nov 6 presidential poll President Barack Obama has been declared re-elected defeating his Republican challenger Mitt Romney by 332 to 206 electoral votes.

Hillary Clinton, Obama top Gallup's most admired people's list of 2012

January 1, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Washington, Jan. 1 (ANI): President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been named as the world's most admired man and woman in a poll.

Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama most admired in 2012: Gallup poll

December 31, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) Americans have again named Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama as the Most Admired Woman and the Most Admired Man living in any part of the world in a new Gallup poll.

Clinton tops list of 2016 presidential hopefuls: CNN Poll

December 31, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said time and again that she wouldn't run for president again, but a new poll indicates that if she changes her mind, she would be the Democrats' top choice.

Whitney, Gangnam top Google's most searched topics in 2012 in US

December 27, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Washington, Dec. 27 (ANI): Google has released a list of the most searched topics on its search engine in its year-end report.

Cameron moves to increase black, Asians in parliament to 'detoxify' Tory election crisis

December 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM

London, Dec. 27 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has ordered a drive to increase the number of black and Asian Conservative parliamentary candidates.

Mitt Romney 'didn't want to run for White House', claims son

December 24, 2012 at 10:53 AM

London, Dec 24 (ANI): Mitt Romney had been a reluctant candidate to run for the White House race from the start, the former Massachusetts governor's son has said.

US: 'Renegade' returns to face fiscal cliff and gun lobby (2012 in Retrospect)

December 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Despite a still sputtering economy, President Barack Obama created history again in America's most expensive and contentious White House race only to face another looming financial crisis and a massacre of the innocents that left the nation traumatised.

Indian-Americans emerge from the shadows (2012 in Retrospect)

December 23, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Prominent in administration, well educated and well-heeled, with their population touching three million, Indian-Americans emerged from the shadows to join politics in large numbers in 2012 with a California physician creating history by winning a Congressional seat.

Philadelphia teen sues teacher, school after being mocked for wearing 'Romney T-shirt'

December 22, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Washington, Dec. 22 (ANI): The family of a Philadelphia teenager has sued her teacher and her school district over claims that she was mocked for wearing a Mitt Romney T-shirt to class.

'Gangnam Style' enters dictionary

December 21, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) South Korean singer Psy's "Gangnam Style" has made its way into the Collins dictionary.

Gangnam Style included in Collins Dictionary

December 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM

New York, Dec 21 (ANI): After being the most-watched video in Youtube history, and becoming a pop sensation with a horse-riding dance craze that has swept the world, Korean singer Psy may now cement his place in popular culture with recognition from a British dictionary.

Obama's family not fond of 'Gangnam Style' dance moves, says Psy

December 21, 2012 at 11:49 AM

New York, December 21 (ANI): US President Obama thinks he's mastered the viral 'sexy horse Gangnam Style' moves, but he's not allowed by the ladies of his family to show it off in public, South Korean pop star Psy has revealed.

Gangnam Style named YouTube's top trending video of 2012

December 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec. 19 (ANI): Singer Psy's Gangnam style has been named as the top trending video of 2012 on Youtube, as the video sharing website unveiled its top trending videos of this year.

India-US ties: An affair of the heart set to get deeper (2012 in Retrospect)

December 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) India-US relations were poised to become "even deeper" after a quiet consolidation during a contentious election year when everything but India was up for debate between rival contenders for the White House.

Benghazi attack report finds fault with State Department

December 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) In a potential embarrassment to the Obama administration, an independent review of the Sep 11 attack on the US mission in Benghazi has found "management deficiencies" at high levels of the State Department.

Now, Arizona electors, GOP head question Obama's 'legitimate' birth certificate

December 18, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Dec. 18 (ANI): The chairman of the Arizona Republican Party and two other Arizona members of the Electoral College have questioned President Barack Obama's birth certificate during the formal casting of the state's electoral votes.

News outlets contest Romney team's charging of expenses during 2012 campaign

December 18, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Dec. 18 (ANI): News outlets have sent letters to former presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign officials contesting expenses billed to their reporters during 2012 campaign.

Former Romney adviser calls on Republicans to 'break ranks' on gun control conundrum

December 16, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Washington, Dec. 16 (ANI): A former adviser to Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has called for a concerted national conversation on gun control.

'Republican' N.J Governor Chris Christie says he 'didn't help Obama win re-election'

December 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Dec. 13 (ANI): Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is adamant that he did not aid in President Barack Obama's re-election by heaping praise on his leadership in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Obama overwhelmingly won 71 pc of Asian American votes in 2012 presidential election: Poll

December 13, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Dec. 13 (ANI): Asian American voters came out in droves to vote for President Barack Obama over GOP challenger Mitt Romney, a new poll has found.

Obama won 71 percent of Asian vote: Poll

December 13, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) President Barack Obama won the support of an estimated 2.3 million of Asian American voters to Republican challenger Mitt Romney's estimated 900,000 votes, or 71 percent to 28 percent, according to a new poll.

'Marxist' Obama needs teleprompter as 'he fried brain on drugs', says prominent GOP head

December 12, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Washington, Dec. 12 (ANI): Cathie Adams, former Texas GOP chair and current Texas Eagle Forum president, had given a pre-election address earlier this year, claiming that a 'Marxist' President Barack Obama had 'fried his brain on drugs'.

Mitt Romney finally wins 'gobbledygook' award for speaking 'load of gibberish'!

December 12, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Dec. 12 (ANI): Lost presidential candidate Mitt Romney is finally a winner - for speaking a load of gibberish.

Republicans continue to lack popular leader liked by Americans, finds poll

December 11, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Washington, Dec. 11 (ANI): Republicans lack a national leader who is liked by the majority of Americans, a new poll has found.

Top Jindal aides used 'personal emails' to craft 'media strategy' evading govt. 'disclosure laws'

December 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Washington, Dec. 11 (ANI): Top officials in Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's administration used personal email accounts to craft a 'media strategy', sidestepping disclosure laws designed to ensure transparency of information with the US Government.

Snooki and Mitt Romney attend Pacquiao-Marquez boxing match in Vegas

December 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Washington, Dec. 11 (ANI): Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Mitt Romney were spotted watching a boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Obama, Romney make it to Mad Magazine's '20 Dumbest People, Events, and Things of 2012' list

December 11, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Washington, Dec. 11 (ANI): President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have both been named in Mad Magazine's list of 'The 20 Dumbest People, Events, and Things of 2012'.

Romney peps-up Manny Pacquiao with 'running for president and losing' quip before bout!

December 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Washington, Dec. 10 (ANI): Defeated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was a guest ringside at the fourth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday night.

'Missile crisis' real motive behind Israel's war on Hamas: Report

December 8, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Dec. 8 (ANI): The real agenda behind Israel's assault last month on Hamas' munitions stockpiles and smuggling tunnels was to eliminate as many as 100 Iranian-built Fajr5 missiles, with the power to reach Tel Aviv, that had been sneaked into Gaza through Egypt, intelligence experts have said.

65 pc Americans back Obama's plan to raise tax on high-income families to avoid fiscal cliff

December 7, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Dec. 7 (ANI): Majority of Americans support President Barack Obama's plan to raise taxes on high-income families to avoid fiscal cliff, a new poll has found.

Romney rejoins Marriott board of directors after failed presidential bid

December 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Washington, Dec. 3 (ANI): Failed 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, the company said.

Jimmy Carter says Romney's '47 pc gaffe' video was 'turning point' for Republican hopeful

December 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Washington, Dec. 4 (ANI): Former US President Jimmy Carter has said that presidential candidate Mitt Romney's '47 percent' video, in which he disparaged 47 percent of Americans as dependent on government, marked 'the turning point' in the Republican's campaign.

'Detached' Romney tending to wounds in seclusion after failed White House bid

December 2, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Washington, Dec. 2 (ANI): Failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who planned to be president, is spending time in seclusion waking up each morning now without a plan.

Obama won re-election after gaining critical youth vote: Study

December 2, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Dec. 2 (ANI): President Barack Obama can attribute his reelection victory to capturing the youth vote in four crucial swing states, and to a staunchly progressive opinion, a new study has found.

Obama, Romney vow to 'stay in touch' over 'chilli' lunch

November 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's lunch with Republican Mitt Romney focused on America's leadership and the two presidential rivals pledged to stay in touch, the White House said.

Romney resurfaces at White House lunch with Obama

November 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM

Washington, Nov 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Mitt Romney sightings have been rare since his loss earlier this month to Barack Obama in the US presidential election, though he has been spotted in California looking haggard.

Indiana man with Romney's campaign logo tattoo on face 'set to get it lasered off'

November 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): An Indiana man, who got his face tattooed with failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney's logo, is planning to get the tattoo lasered off, a process that could take a year.

Obama to host Romney for lunch at White House today

November 29, 2012 at 11:19 AM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): US President Barack Obama will host Mitt Romney for lunch at the White House today.

Mitt Romney makes GQ's list of 'least influential people of 2012'

November 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Washington, Nov. 28 (ANI): American monthly magazine, GQ, is out with its latest roundup of the 25 'least influential people of 2012', which includes defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

US clears China of currency manipulation

November 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, Nov. 28 (ANI): The US has decided not to declare China as having manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage.

Republicans losing stronghold on Orange County, California due to demographic shift

November 28, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Washington, Nov. 25 (ANI): Orange County in California has always been synonymous with Republican power, but the party's stronghold is slipping, with them now accounting for just 41 percent of registered voters.

'Romney confetti' showers over spectators at Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

November 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Washington, Nov. 26 (ANI): An investigation has been launched after it emerged that confidential police records, including documents about failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's motorcade, were used as confetti at the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.

Romney's top adviser blasts Republicans for deserting him after presidential defeat

November 22, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Washington, Nov. 22 (ANI): A top adviser to failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has basted members of the party for deserting him after election loss to President Barack Obama.

MSNBC chief denies 'leaning towards' Obama like Fox did for Romney

November 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Washington, Nov. 22 (ANI): MSNBC President Phil Griffin has refuted claims that American network had conducted a biased coverage of the presidential race with views leaning more towards US President Barack Obama.

Now, Romney hits 'happiest place on Earth' Disneyland to beat election loss blues!

November 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Nov. 22 (ANI): Failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who has been photographed seeing the latest 'Twilight' movie and fueling up his car, made his most high-profile appearance at Disneyland on Tuesday.

'Chagrined' Romney caught on camera pumping car gas near California home

November 21, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, Nov. 21 (ANI): Failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was photographed looking chagrined with mussed hair, as he fueled his SUV at a gas station near his home in California.

Chris Christie surprised by GOP backlash over praising Obama's Sandy crisis handling

November 21, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Nov. 21 (ANI): Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is startled and wounded by the GOP backlash to his passionate praise of President Barack Obama for his handling of the Hurricane Sandy.

Republicans 'running away' from Romney post-gifts comment against Obama

November 20, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Washington, Nov. 20 (ANI): Republican Mitt Romney is rapidly becoming the candidate that his own party would like to forget.

Fox News, MSNBC became 'more extreme' in covering Obama, Romney as campaign ended

November 20, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, Nov. 20 (ANI): Rival news channels Fox News and MSNBC became even more extreme in the coverage of President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney during the final days of the 2012 campaign, according to a new study.

Why Obama's second term spells good news for India: Dr Mukesh Hariawala

November 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Boston, Nov. 20 (ANI):Incumbent US President Barack Obama sealed a convincing victory in the 2012 ' US presidential election by winning both the electoral college and popular vote count over his Republican contender Mitt Romney. Media reports indicate that NRI's played a pivotal role in tipping the race in Obama's favou,r particularly in the swing states, with new revelations that nationally 75 percent of the 3 million NRI's voted for Obama.

Asean to talk mega trade pact with India, five others

November 20, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Phnom Penh, Nov 20 (IANS) Talks begin here Tuesday for a mega trade pact among 10 Asean countries and its six dialogue partners, including India, that enjoy considerable clout today, thanks to their 40 percent share in global output and three?billion population.

'Vampire fan' Romney beats election defeat blues with 'Twilight' and pizzas

November 20, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, Nov. 20 (ANI): Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney and wife Ann reportedly went for the screening of 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' movie last weekend.

Now, Romney's director of Hispanic outreach 'shocked' by 'gifts' comments!

November 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Washington, Nov. 19 (ANI): An adviser to Mitt Romney's campaign Carlos Gutierrez has expressed outrage over the presidential candidate's comments that President Barack Obama won his re-election bid by bribing minorities with gifts.