A harsh GOTV robocall message from the RNC charges the Democrat would “endanger American lives.”

Former Sen. Larry Pressler is the latest Republican to back Obama's presidential campaign.

New GOP ads recycle old, debunked claims about Obama's tax plan.

McCain said that he can "guarantee" a win on Nov. 4. See also: Rove: GOP finger-pointing 'sad'

Rove said the GOP finger-pointing within ranks is sad to see. See also: McCain delves into process

The White House pushed back, asking the Department of Justice to investigate 200,000 Ohio voters. See also: Crowd count fight, cont.

Sources close to her say she will disregard her handlers. See also: Blame game begins and Ideas: Don't bet on Palin as the future of the GOP

Pollster said the GOP has not adjusted to a changed electorate.

As John McCain's presidential prospects dim, the finger-pointing--and rear-covering--has begun.

What Republicans have in common with 1960s pitchmen.

In the Washington Times, McCain attacked Bush and fellow GOP-ers. See also: Obama leaves trail

"I’d like my money back – he can still have my vote,” one donor says of his contribution to McCain's campaign. See also: RNC shells out $150K for Palin fashion

AP poll shows McCain having a six-point rebound from its last survey. See also: No cavalry coming

Supporters of the GOP ticket show enthusiasm at a rally in Manchester, NH

In an Arena post, Kerry defended Biden, who claimed Obama would be tested within six months if elected.

Bush’s drop adds to the shortfall the GOP faces this November, and it shows a major shift within the Republican Party from just a year ago.

McCain now has highest level of support since early May in Gallup tracking poll.

The all-western GOP ticket debuted in the region, drawing a rousing reception from a conservative crowd.

McCain’s path to victory in November is found in setting himself apart from his own deeply unpopular party and president.

Palin trips up on her facts, and Giuliani and Huckabee have their own stumbles on Night 3 of the Republican confab.

GOP congressional candidates think the conservative Palin can help motivate crucial base voters.

The GOP candidate has to reconcile his ideas and his ideals. His idealism is his strength, but can also be his weakness.

Without mentioning Democrat Barack Obama’s name and rarely losing a smile, the Alaska governor delivered one riposte after another.

Lieberman and Thompson make misleading claims about Obama on Day Two of the party in St. Paul.

Palin is using her remarks to warn "reporters and commentators." See also: GOP women defend Palin

Palin finds unlikely allies as some endorse the GOP charge that she's subject to a sexist double standard. See also: Polling Palin

It's the GOP's answer to Obama’s Invesco Field speech: All eyes will be on McCain's surprise VP pick. See also: Tonight's speeches and Politico Lens

A group of leading GOP women accused the media of sexist “smears” against Sarah Palin.

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ST. PAUL -- All throughout the week I have spoken with blacks of different walks of life attending the Republican National Convention, from small business entrepreneurs to law clerks. All of them gave different reasons for joining the Republican Party, but one thing was consistent: they felt that the GOP's plans and policies are the best way to ensure that they succeed in this society.

While he was a student at Grambling State University, Republican National Committee member Shannon Reeves was told by one of his professors that his writings were quite conservative. It was this comment that sparked in his interest in the Republican Party.

Reeves, a former secretary of California's Republican Party, says he actually made the decision to join the GOP "because I felt that black people were being used by the Democrats." He also agreed with Republicans on issues such as the importance of "personal responsibility and economic self-sufficiency." Ironically, at the same time Reeves was committing himself to the Republican Party, he was still the president of his college's chapter of the NAACP; belonging to two groups that on the surface seem fundamentally at odds with each other.

"People get more conservative once they have something to conserve," says Reeves, explaining the evolution, adding that both blacks and Republicans are interested in holding on to what they've gained once they've reached their goal. He continues, "When you buy that first house or get that first major job and see all the payroll taxes coming out of your check, you find out just how conservative you really are."
Reeves believes that the task of black Republicans is to not allow the Democrats to cast a racist cloud over the Republican Party so that blacks are scared away. Instead, "It's up to black Republicans to take the initiative, to lead the conversation in the black community. That's how we can attract more blacks.

"I have to vote for basic policies that create a certain quality of life for my today and my children's future," says Reeves, who also believes that race should not be a barrier to fulfilling the American dream. That's why he thinks that other African Americans who want to achieve should give the GOP a second look as well.

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The GOP needs to boost McCain and take down Obama. But Palin has a big job, too.

It won’t be easy for the GOP to get back on message and create a McCain branding opportunity.

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Close your eyes and imagine a room full of Republicans.

Now, do any of them look remotely like you?

If you're like many black people, the answer is probably, "No, they don't look like me, and they don't think like me." But is it really true that they don't think like you? Do you actually know what positions Republicans are taking on the issues that matter to you?

You might be surprised to find that you could share some of the same views as card-carrying members of the GOP. To find out if you're a closet Republican (or at least, not totally Democrat), take this Black Voices quiz.