Politics: Afternoon Edition: How the world shaped Mitt Romney

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, July 23, 2012 HEADLINES How the world shaped Mitt Romney The GOP presidential candidate's upcoming international travels offer him a platform to highlight his American-centric beliefs, but they also serve as a reminder that he is no stranger to the wider world. Before his America-first campaign, it was global experiences that shaped him. » Read full article Obama campaign pushes back on 'burn rate' criticism THE FIX | Obama campaign manager Jim Messina pushes back against criticism that the campaign is spending too much with too little to show. » Read full article Swing state unemployment rates: Do they matter? THE FIX | In our Monday column for the newspaper, we argued that while the national economic mood is decidedly grim - thanks largely to the sky-high 8.2 percent unemployment rate - the financial picture in swing states is considerably brighter. » Read full article Mitt Romney's 'exotic' tax problem THE FIX | He's very wealthy; releasing tax returns might confirm for some he's just not like them. » Read full article Orrin Hatch and why elections have consequences THE FIX | The Utah Republican Senator, who has voted in lockstep with his party's ideological right wing over the last two years, appears to be shifting back into deal-maker mode, according to an AP report Monday. But Hatch's spokeswoman is disputing the story. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Obama campaign manager Jim Messina defending the campaign's monthly spending rate amid concerns from the Democratic party: "We made a big bet in this campaign. Ground organization matters and building one takes a lot of money. It's an expensive proposition" MULTIMEDIA Video: The facts about Sen. Rob Portman What would Ohio Sen. Rob Portman (R) bring to Mitt Romney's ticket? The Washington Post's Chris Cillizza reports on what you need to know about the man who many suspect could be tapped as the Republican vice presidential candidate. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy