Politics Afternoon Edition: Romney, Obama campaigns cancel events to focus on Sandy victims

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The Washington Post Tuesday, October 30, 2012
POLITICS AFTERNOON EDITION
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HEADLINES

  1. Obama, Romney focus on Sandy's aftermath

    President Obama mobilized the federal government to deal with the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday, while Mitt Romney's campaign held what it billed as "storm relief" events.
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  2. THE FIX: Why do people believe Romney is sure to win in Florida and Virginia?

    A look at the polling data in both states suggest that while they've moved in his direction, neither are even close to over just yet.
    » Read full article

  3. Romney ignores FEMA questions

    During a 2011 debate, candidate supported idea of curtailing federal disaster response.
    » Read full article

  4. THE FIX: Sandy poses test for Chris Christie

    The rough storm could be the biggest challenge yet for the brusque governor.
    » Read full article

  5. FACT CHECKER: Mitt Romney's misleading Jeep ad

    GOP nominee doubles down on claim that Chrysler is moving U.S. jobs overseas.
    » Read full article


QUOTE OF THE DAY

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie praising President Obama's response to Hurricane Sandy:

"The federal government's response has been great. I was on the phone at midnight again last night with the President, personally, he has expedited the designation of New Jersey as a major disaster area ... The President has been outstanding in this and so have the folks at FEMA."



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Romney video.

Video: Mitt Romney collects food for Sandy victims

In the wake of superstorm Sandy, GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney held a "storm relief event" in Kettering, Ohio, at the same arena as his previously scheduled political rally and with the same celebrity line-up.


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