Politics: Afternoon Edition: Romney changes message to role of government

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 HEADLINES Romney changes message to attack Obama's views on role of government Reeling from remarks in a secretly recorded video, GOP rival jumps on Obama audio from '98. » Read full article IG blames feds in Phoenix for botched gun operation "Fast and Furious" A report by the Justice Department inspector general says ATF and prosecutors failed to balance risks and rewards in effort. » Read full article THE FIX: Senate Democratic candidates look strong in recent polling Senate Democrats have shored up their standing in several battlegrounds, including Wisconsin and Virginia. » Read full article THE FIX: 8 takeaways from the NBC-Wall Street Journal poll We pore over the results, so you don't have to. » Read full article Paul Ryan: Romney 'obviously inarticulate' on 47 percent In an interview with KNRV in Reno, Nev. Ryan argued that while Mitt Romney was "obviously inarticulate" at a fundraiser earlier this year, the point he made was sound. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Mitt Romney Mitt Romney, in an interview with Fox News yesterday to address questions about his remarks at a private fundraiser in Florida: "I think a society based on a government-centered nation, where government plays a larger and larger role, redistributes money, that's the wrong course for America." MULTIMEDIA Video: Top 8 things late-night TV has taught us about Obama and the first lady After President Obama appearance on David Letterman's show on Tuesday, we take a look back at what the interviews on late-night television have revealed about the first family. 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