David Axelrod: Mitt Romney's 'Bain Mentality' Will Undermine His Appeal

President Obama’s chief campaign strategist David Axelrod today on “This Week” honed his two-pronged attack on GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney, insisting the former Bain Capital CEO’s record and shifting policy positions will undermine his general election appeal. “Frankly I don’t think bringing a Bain mentality...

Axelrod Argues Obama Economic Policies Worked, Though There's More To Do

Axelrod said the economy has improved significantly since the 2009 interview in which Obama said his presidency would be a "one-term proposition" if there no were turnaround. Axelrod quickly added, however, that there's much more to do to fix the economy.

January 29: John McCain, Fred Thompson, David Axelrod, Chuck Todd, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Joe Scarborough

Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod handicaps the 2012 election, while Sen. John McCain, a Romney supporter, and former Sen. Fred Thompson, a Gingrich supporter, debate the GOP primary. Chuck Todd, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Joe Scarborough add their analysis.

Axelrod helps Sutherland get past HF-L

Bayley Axelrod lifted Pittsford Sutherland to a 50-46 win over Honeoye Falls-Lima in girls basketball Friday.

If Twitter Is Any Clue, Axelrod Thinks a Lot About Romney

David Axelrod has discovered a new skill -- the snarky, sharp-edged retort, delivered in fewer than 140 characters.

The Caucus: If Twitter Is Any Clue, Axelrod Thinks a Lot About Romney

David Axelrod has discovered a new skill -- the snarky, sharp-edged retort, delivered in fewer than 140 characters.

Did David Axelrod Just Make Romney's 'Crate-Gate' a Campaign Issue?

President Obama's campaign strategist David Axelrod chimed in Monday on the scandal surrounding the time Mitt Romney drove to Canada with his dog in a crate tied to the roof of his car in the 1980s. "Crategate," as the stupid pet trick was inevitably dubbed, has been an issue championed by New York Times columnist Gail Collins, who somewhat gleefully drops a reference to the story in as many ...

Axelrod launching Institute of Politics at University of Chicago

WASHINGTON — President Obama’s top strategist, David Axelrod, is launching an Institute of Politics at his alma mater, the University of Chicago, to create bipartisan programs bringing big names in politics to campus and internships for students.“If years from now I run across young people who have participated in this Institute who are now writers and staffers and yes, candidates, we’ll have ...

Axelrod on Romney: “I still think he’s a weak frontrunner”

Top Obama adviser David Axelrod is still no fan of Mitt Romney. The senior strategist admitted that he’s counting on Romney becoming the president’s opponent in the 2012 election, though one wouldn’t be tempted to call that a compliment given Axelrod’s assessment of him during a Sunday morning TV appearance. “I’ve always thought that Governor [...] Axelrod on Romney: “I still think he’s a weak ...

Axelrod to start political institute at U. of C.

Goal is to prepare new generation for public service Political strategist David Axelrod, once he is finished working for Barack Obama, plans a return to the University of Chicago to direct a new institute of politics that he hopes will prepare new generation for public service.

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The Completely Illustrated Guide for Koi in Your Pond - By Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod: The Completely Illustrated Gu... http://t.co/fwETO8Rb

Resilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super Bowl: "Powerful spot," David Axelrod, a senior adviser to President O... http://t.co/bJM6a65i

Resilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super Bowl: "Powerful spot," David Axelrod, a senior adviser to President O... http://t.co/bJM6a65i

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Resilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super Bowl: "Powerful spot," David Axelrod, a senior adviser to President O... http://t.co/S7tE9C02

The Evolution of Cooperation: Revised Edition (Paperback) http://t.co/1v8SnUou

The Evolution of Cooperation: Revised Edition (Paperback) http://t.co/1v8SnUou

http://t.co/wXZcqOqD January 29: John McCain, Fred Thompson, David Axelrod, Chuck Todd, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Joe Scarborough

http://t.co/wXZcqOqD January 29: John McCain, Fred Thompson, David Axelrod, Chuck Todd, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Joe Scarborough

@davidaxelrod Obama is going to win because so many of us believe YES WE CAN!!! (And you, Mr. Axelrod, are the best ever!)

@davidaxelrod Obama is going to win because so many of us believe YES WE CAN!!! (And you, Mr. Axelrod, are the best ever!)

@davidaxelrod I'm not voting for barack obama ever again david axelrod add that into your poll numbers

@davidaxelrod I'm not voting for barack obama ever again david axelrod add that into your poll numbers

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

RT @CharlesMBlow: Some of you make a good point: Did David Axelrod find a way to sneak an Obama re-election ad into the Superbowl? #Clint

RT @CharlesMBlow: Some of you make a good point: Did David Axelrod find a way to sneak an Obama re-election ad into the Superbowl? #Clint

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

RT @UKProgressive: "I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

"I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

"I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

"I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

"I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

"I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod

"I know he walked away w the hard drives in Mass. But the video from the primary campaign is going to be hard to erase." -David Axelrod