Politics: Afternoon Edition: Romney moves to embrace 'Romneycare'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, August 8, 2012 HEADLINES Romney moves to embrace 'Romneycare' THE FIX | Twice today, the campaign cited the bill he signed as governor and which it earlier took pains to avoid. » Read full article Why Todd Akin's win gives Democrats hope in Missouri THE FIX | Rep. Todd Akin's primary victory clearly boosted vulnerable Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill's survival odds this fall. But to win, McCaskill will have to make the general election campaign as much about her opponent as herself. » Read full article Colorado poses new challenges for Obama According to a new Quinnipiac University/CBS/New York Times poll, the president is trailing Mitt Romney in the swing state. » Read full article The case against Paul Ryan for vice president THE FIX | The case against Mitt Romney choosing Paul Ryan as his vice presidential nominee. » Read full article Palin's winning streak ends with Missouri's Steelman ELECTION2012 | In four GOP Senate primaries and the Wisconsin recall race, Palin's chosen candidate has emerged victorious - but her streak ended when former Missouri state treasurer Sarah Steelman came in third in a three-way race for the nomination to take on Sen. Claire McCaskill (D). » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Kansas state Senate President Steve Morris describing the newer high-profile campaigning between conservatives and moderate Republicans in this year's party primaries: "There's a war. It's probably as bad as I've seen it" MULTIMEDIA Video: Presidential race pushes polarization to new high TRAIL MIX | A new Washington Post/ABC News poll shows that Mitt Romney's unfavorability rating among Democrats is at an all-time high, and that President Obama doesn't fare any better among Republicans. 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