Politics: Afternoon Edition: Three polls show Obama widening lead over Romney

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 10, 2012 HEADLINES Three polls show Obama widening lead over Romney New polls show Obama widening his lead over Romney, with two of the polls showing Romney is losing support among independents. » Read full article What Romney's run with the Big Dig says about how he'd manage America Time as Massachusetts governor reveals his management style, molded by private sector experience he promises to take to White House. » Read full article History suggests VP pick won't bring big bump Mitt Romney's selection of a VP running mate could shed valuable light on how he makes decisions. What it won't do, if scholarship is any guide, is bring him a critical state or tip the balance in a close election. » Read full article Hawaii Senate primary: Which poll to believe? THE FIX | The matchup for Hawaii's open Senate seat will officially be set Saturday, when the state holds its Democratic Senate primary. And depending on which poll you believe, it's either going to be a barn-burner or a blowout. » Read full article Romney aide: Obama campaign lower than a 'champion limbo dancer' Romney campaign adviser Eric Fehrnstrom lashed out at President Obama's reelection campaign. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Eric Fehrnstrom, a top campaign adviser for Mitt Romney criticizing President Obama's reelection campaign after latest Priorities USA super PAC ad: "I don't think a world champion limbo dancer could get any lower than the Obama campaign right now" MULTIMEDIA Video: The vice presidential hopefuls and their allies Today may or may not be the day that we find out who will be Mitt Romney's running mate, but in the meantime, we thought it was worth taking a look at the support each of the top contenders has among influential Republicans. Who's pushing for Marco Rubio? Who wants to see a Paul Ryan vice-presidency? Watch today's Trail Mix to find out. 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