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MITT ROMNEY: GOP Primary Debates Were ‘Nuts,’ Networks ‘Liberals Beating The Heck Out Of Us’

Source:  Jack Mirkinson / The Huffington Post Mitt Romney slammed the Republican primary debates, and the media, in the same call to donors in which he made his infamous “gifts” comments. Romney’s criticism of the debate process was obscured by his statements that President Obama beat him by giving “gifts” to key constituencies. But, as ABC News noted on [...]

Joe Biden Reassures Sandy Victims: ‘You’ve Got A Homeboy In The Deal Who Gets It’

Source:  Luke Johnson / The Huffington Post Vice President Joe Biden visited New Jersey on Sunday to see the devastation from Superstorm Sandy, and reassured victims that coming from a neighboring state he would stay on top of the devastation. “So as the president said when he was up here with the governor, we’re not going anywhere. [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: Why Are Infant Mortality Rates So High Among African-Americans? (VIDEO)

It’s true that being black in America is hazardous to your health. African-Americans have higher rates of diseases like HIV-AIDS, hypertension and diabetes and are more likely to die from violence and have less access to quality healthcare. Yet, there’s another shocking stat that doesn’t get much attention. For every 1,000 children born to black [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH ROUNDTABLE: Senators McCain & Graham Attack Ambassador Rice, POTUS Says Come After Me Instead (VIDEO)

This was a very difficult week for Ambassador Susan Rice. She was under constant attack by various Republican senators, especially Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, and John McCain, of Arizona. During a recent press conference President Obama came out in defense of Ambassador Rice telling Sen. McCain to come after him instead of Susan Rice. [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH ROUNDTABLE: Mitt Romney Says Obama’s Gifts Won The Election, Some Republicans Push Back Against The Idea (VIDEO)

Republicans are ticked off at Black people, Latinos, women, young people and the rest of the 47 percent. Mitt Romney and his supporters are tossing around a whole lot of crazy reasons whey he lost the 2012 election. This week’s Washington Watch roundtable features Sonya Ross of the Associated Press, political commentator Armstrong Williams, political [...]

LISTEN: Author Eric Deggans Discusses His New Book "Raice Baiter"

Roland Martin talks with author Eric Deggans about his new book “Race Baiter.” For more information about Eric Deggans and his new book “Race Baiter,” visit www.EricDeggans.com.

TRACIE POWELL: How ‘Washington Watch With Roland Martin’ Succeeds

Source: Tracie Powell / Poynter. Roland Martin is always multitasking. He is a syndicated columnist, author, CNN contributor, and senior analyst with “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” all in addition to his role as host and managing editor of the only Sunday morning talk show geared to black Americans. The juggling appears to be paying off. Ratings [...]

Rep. Lee On Fiscal Cliff Negotiations: Don’t Touch Entitlements (VIDEO)

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) on why entitlement reform should not be ‘on the table’ in fiscal cliff negotiations. WATCH:

Deadline Passes On Recount, Allen West Still Won’t Concede Defeat

Source: AP / theGrio FORT PIERCE, Fla. — It appears that Florida Republican Congressman Allen West has lost his House seat. A recount was held this weekend in St. Lucie County, after West challenged the results of the Nov. 6 election. The original tally showed Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy had won by just over 1,900 votes, [...]

LISTEN: Michael Steele On Mitt Romney, Future Of The GOP And Who Did He Vote For In The 2012 Election

Roland Martin talks with Republican Michael Steele about Mitt Romney and the future of the Republican party. Plus, he hints at voting  for President Barack Obama for re-election this year.