White House operatives went to great lengths to show Obama shifting focus from wars abroad to domestic issues at home.

Obama ran a hard-edged and negative campaign against Romney, hoping to convince recession-weary voters that his rival was unworthy of the job.

Clearly, the Obama presidency hasn't wiped out racial prejudices.

It's a bit unfair to accuse Obama of dividing the nation when the facts show that it already is.

President George W. Bush won reelection in 2004 largely because he was seen as comfortable in his own skin, while rival John Kerry was viewed as a flip-flopping opportunist.

Obama shows no sign of easing up on negativity.

Obama might do well to remember that his fast rise from the Illinois state Senate was due in large part to an uncanny ability to make friends and find mentors.