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Uphill Battle For POTUS? What Can We Expect If Pres. Obama Is Reelected? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Margaret Hoover, Ryan Lizza, Will Cain and CNN’s Soledad O’Brien discuss what can Americans expect from a second presidential term for Pres. Obama and the uphill battle he will face to be reelected.

WASHINGTON WATCH ROUNDTABLE: Where Is Congress? Supreme Court Considers Healthcare Mandate & Democratic Messaging Problems

Has Congress gone fishing? Where in the world is Congress? In these tough economic times Congress should be doing everything in their power to help get Americans back to work. Plus, the Supreme Court is currently considering the Healthcare law and Democratic messaging problems.
Roland Martin and the Washington Watch roundtable discuss this and more.
This week’s [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH ROUNDTABLE: Democrats Outspent, Out Organized In Wisconsin Recall, Global Economy’s Impact On The US Economy

Gov. Scott Walker defeated the recall attempt in Wisconsin. Were Democrats outnumbered and outgunned? Plus, Europe, Asia and India’s impact on the US economy as well as the 2012 presidential election.
Roland Martin and the Washington Watch roundtable discuss this and more.
This week’s Washington Watch roundtable features Congresswoman Karen Bass of California; Dr. Chris Metzler, political [...]

LISTEN: Roland Martin, Bomani Jones Discuss What Happened In The Pacquiau-Bradley Fight, What's Up With Boxing?

Roland Martin talks with Bomani Jones about the Pacquiau-Bradley fight.

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Sheriff: Father Kills Man Sexually Abusing His Daughter, Punches Him To Death

Source: Jack Maddox / CNN

A Texas father caught a man sexually assaulting his 4-year-old daughter and punched him in the head repeatedly, killing him, authorities said.
The father was casually acquainted with the alleged abuser, said Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon.
The girl was left inside the family’s house during the social gathering, while other members of [...]

WHAT’S THE ASK: What Should African-American Women Ask Of Politicians?

We always tell people that if they don’t get involved in the political process, then they have no right to complain when politicians fail to give them adequate representation. I always say, “If you don’t vote, shut up.” And it can’t just be about voting for the man or woman that you like. We have [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: Raheem DeVaughn On The State Of The Music Industry, The Future Of Radio (VIDEO)

If you listen to urban radio, you probably feel like you’re listening to the same six songs over and over and over again, and it’s rare to hear really good R&B songs anymore.
Roland Martin recently sat down with Raheem DeVaughn to talk about the state of the music industry, the future of radio and his [...]

THE BIGGEST DAMNED LIE: Karl Rove Super PAC Ad Exaggerates Pres. Obama’s Impact On The Rise Of Debt (VIDEO)

This week’s winner of The Biggest Damned Lie is Karl Rove.
MR. MARTIN:  Ever since Pres. Barack Obama moved into the Oval Office, Republicans have been making a big deal about the size and growth of the national debt.  Of course, Republicans were not worried about the debt when, during the administration of their hero, Pres. [...]

Pacquiao-Bradley Probe By State Panel Unlikely (VIDEO)

Source: ESPN
The Nevada State Athletic Commission’s executive director says the judges in the controversial welterweight title bout between Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao are not likely to face discipline or a review, the Los Angeles Times reported on its website Monday.
Keith Kizer told the newspaper that he anticipates Bradley’s controversial split-decision win will stand.
Bradley came [...]

Auburn University Shooting: Manhunt Continues For Suspect

Source: Sydney Lupkin / ABC News
Police are searching this morning for a 22-year-old Alabama man who they believe shot six people, killing three of them at an off-campus party near Auburn University Saturday.
Auburn, Ala., Police Chief Tommy Dawson said he signed three warrants charging Desmonte Leonard, 22, with capital murder. He warned that Leonard should be considered “armed and extremely dangerous.” [...]