Politics: Afternoon Edition: Stakes raised for Romney speech

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, May 11, 2012 HEADLINES Stakes raised for Romney ahead of Saturday's Liberty University address The visit to the Christian college comes as the same-sex marriage debate is heating up. » Read full article Romney: Gay marriage stance was 'not a religious decision' Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney on Thursday told a local Omaha TV station that his stance on gay rights stems from his belief of what's "right for the nation" rather than from his Mormon faith. » Read full article Obama's tough sales job ahead THE FIX | New poll numbers suggest none of Obama's economic achievements garner majority support among voters. » Read full article Mitt Romney's claim of credit for the auto industry turnaround FACT CHECKER | Romney gets a new category called 'repeat offender' and another Pinocchio for this claim. » Read full article 10 House districts that could surprise THE FIX | Redistricting and a wave of retirements puts some previously safe seats into play. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Mitt Romney on his opposition to gay marriage: ""It's not a religious decision. It's based upon what I believe is right for the nation and the building of strong generations for the future."" MULTIMEDIA Video: Headline: First lady to Virginia Tech grads: Keep Hokie pride with you First lady Michelle Obama addresses several thousand Virginia Tech graduates on Friday. She noted the university's resilience in the face of several incidents of campus violence, including the 2007 massacre that left 33 dead. 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