Politics: Afternoon Edition: Romney jokes about birth certificate

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 24, 2012 HEADLINES Romney jokes about birth certificate It may have been a joke, but many took it as a swipe at the president. The Obama campaign immediately accused Romney of embracing "birthers." » Read full article Obama campaign woos women voters The Obama reelection campaign is stepping up appeals to women voters, as Republicans distance themselves from Todd Akin. » Read full article GOP convention likely to face bad weather even if Isaac tracks west It appears likely that the Republican National Convention won't be able to avoid some impact from what is now Tropical Storm Isaac. » Read full article House Democrats' majority hopes rest on several former members THE FIX | For Democrats, who need to net 25 seats to seize back the majority, a handful of pickup opportunities rest with former members trying to win their old jobs back. » Read full article Democrats citing Akin in races outside Mo. As Republicans continue to attempt to salvage their chances of winning the Missouri race, Democrats are hoping that Akin's words will reverberate in other House and Senate races around the country. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Mitt Romney explaining how he was born in Michigan, according to his campaign. Although questions have been raised as to if this was a birther joke: "Ann was born in Henry Ford Hospital, I was born in Harper Hospital. No one's ever asked to see my birth certificate; they know that this is the place that we were born and raised" MULTIMEDIA Gallery: Liberty, through the lens: Faith PHOTO ESSAY - PART 3 | How much does it matter to you that a candidate for president shares your religious beliefs? Virginia voters tell their stories. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy