Politix

October 23, 2012 Politix

In the third and final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney on Monday in Boca Raton, FL, the candidates discussed their views on foreign policy… and Hollywood once again weighed in via their Twitter accounts.

Stars React to Final Presidential Debate
Getty Images
Bill Maher: “Can’t believe I have to tear myself away from the Giants-Cardinals game for this sh*t again. I mean, isn’t debating exciting?”

Aziz Ansari: “I know I was sh*tting on the undecided voters and their questions last time, but this sh*t is mad boring without them :(“
October 22, 2012 Hot Topics

Financial wiz Suze Orman spoke about presidential candidate Mitt Romney's economic plan at Oprah's "O You" event, exclaiming, "What he's saying, I would love to see happen. I just don't think it's possible."

Watch to find out her economic recovery plan and how you can fatten your wallet before the holiday season begins.

October 19, 2012 Politix

President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney put their differences aside on Thursday for a night of fun at the annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner in NYC.
 

President Obama and Mitt Romney Trade Jokes and Jabs at Fundraiser
Getty Images
The two had no problem poking fun at themselves or each other. Romney told the audience at the formal charity event, “It’s nice to finally relax and wear what Ann and I wear around the house.” He later added, “I was actually hoping the president would bring Joe Biden along this evening, because he’ll laugh at anything.”
October 18, 2012 Politix

Gov. Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann Romney, made a solo appearance on “The View” Thursday morning after her husband backed out due to scheduling conflicts.

Ann Romney on 'The View': Grilled on Abortion, Access to Contraceptives
Wearing a red dress and gold jewelry, Mrs. Romney fielded questions from the opinionated co-hosts about her views on issues such as pro-choice rights.
October 17, 2012 Politix
Body language expert Janine Driver gives “Extra’s” AJ Calloway her take on how President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney handled their second presidential debate.
 
“I think President Obama nailed it,” said Driver. “With that chin up, AJ, the President is saying, ‘Hey, I'm here to stay another four years.’”
 
Driver said it was a different story for Romney. “Mitt Romney's chin is going up, which is not his baseline. He's feeling the heat.” She added, “It's a boxing match, and they're each getting swings in. It is awesome to watch!”
 
Find out more signals Driver detected in the debate!
 

The President and Gov. Romney will conduct their third and final debate on foreign policy Monday, October 22.

October 17, 2012 Politix

Here's what the mostly pro-Obama Hollywood A-listers are tweeting about after Tuesday's second presidential showdown between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney.

Star Reactions to the Second Presidential Debate
Getty Images
Eva Longoria: “Mitt Romney just completely lied on his stance on contraception—he would put your boss between women and their doctors. And: Landslide victory for Obama. We saw one President for all Americans on that stage tonight, Barack Obama. #Forward

Ivanka Trump: “Both the #President and #Governor ended strongly. What did you think of the #debate. #Election2012”
October 17, 2012 Politix

Following his Big Bird comment in the first presidential debate, Republican candidate Mitt Romney unwittingly created yet another hilarious Internet trend with his “binders full of women” comment.

In the second debate, moderated by CNN correspondent Candy Crowley, President Barack Obama and Romney squared off in town hall setting in Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2: 'Binders Full of Women' Starts Internet Craze
Getty Images
When a voter asked how the President and the former Massachusetts Governor planned to rectify inequalities in women’s pay, Romney answered that when he was putting together his cabinet in Massachusetts, he had no female applicants and asked his staff to find qualified women. “I went to a number of women's groups and said, ‘Can you help us find folks?’ and they brought us whole binders full of women.”
October 15, 2012 Politix
First Lady Michelle Obama sat down with “Extra’s” Mario Lopez as she continues on the campaign tour for husband, President Barack Obama.

Mario asked Mrs. Obama about how she felt the president was doing so far in the presidential race. “I think my husband has done a phenomenal job, not just in the debate, but in the last three and a half years as president. I'm always so proud of what he's done. He's not just a candidate, he's still the leader of the free world and knowing what is coming on and off of his plate over the course of a day would astound you.”