Politics: Afternoon Edition: Obama, Romney offer condolences for victims

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, July 20, 2012 HEADLINES Obama, Romney offer condolences for victims Obama cut short a Florida campaign visit to return to the White House after what he called a "senseless" shooting rampage at Colo. movie theater that left at least 12 dead and dozens more wounded. » Read full article Congress debates 'Taxmageddon' Congress begins arguing about a potential "fiscal cliff" and sets the terms for a key debate in the fall. » Read full article Obama's ties to businesses strained President's embrace of corporate America has not been returned, exposing a possible weak spot. » Read full article 2012: It's 2004 all over again THE FIX | What the candidates can learn from the election between George Bush and John Kerry. » Read full article Sorry, but Ann Romney and Michelle Obama are full partners, and fair game SHE THE PEOPLE | When are we going to stop pretending campaign spouses ought to be "left alone"? » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticizing Democrats' approach to dealing with the impending January fiscal meltdown: "At a moment when more Americans are signing up for disability than finding jobs, Democrats said they think it's a good idea to drive the country off what economists are calling America's fiscal cliff this coming January. You might call it 'Thelma and Louise' economics - right off the cliff" MULTIMEDIA Gallery: Veepstakes 2012: The Inaugural Edition There is nothing - literally, nothing - that The Fix loves more in politics than the speculation surrounding whom a presidential candidate will pick as his vice presidential running mate. 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