Democrats Fight

With the campaign plane behind them, the Romneys shake hands with supporters in Dubuque, Iowa.

Melina Mara/ The Washington Post

Today the LA Times covered the news that Nancy Pelosi, is seeking to continue as House Democratic leader. The article highlights the polarizing figures achievements mentioning that she has with very little Republicn support managed to oversee the passage of very difficult things such as health care reform.

Meanwhile, the New York Times caught up to the two other newspapers with a story on President Obama's firm stance on proposed budget plans such as ending the Bush-era tax cuts. The article also mentions that budget talks will begin on Friday at the White House. This article goes into much more detail about specific money figures. "He also said very clearly that he is not wedded to every aspect of his plan, and that he understands that in order to reach an agreement, everyone needs to compromise, and that compromise should not be a dirty word in Washington," said Jay Carney, Obama's spokesman. 

The Washington Post reported on Mitt Romney blaming his loss for the Republican parties presidential ticket on "gifts" that President Obama handed to African Americans and Hispanics. He believes President Obama followed the "old playbook" of seeking votes from these specific groups through programs such as health care reform.