U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Fairfax, Virginia, the United States, Oct. 5, 2012. Obama continued his campaign event after the first presidential debate between him and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Wednesday night. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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Obama, Romney exchange barbs as jobs number improves

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney intensified attacks against each other on Friday, as they reacted to a newly improved jobs number.

Obama, who was campaigning in Virginia, said at a rally that " today's news is certainly not an excuse to try and talk down the economy to score a few political points. It's a reminder that this country has come too far to turn back now."  Full story

Obama campaign promises stronger performance in next debates

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Obama campaign on Thursday defended the president's performance during the first presidential debate overnight, downplayed assertions that Republican challenger Mitt Romney won the first match-up and promised counterattacks in next debates.

The somewhat subdued incumbent and the generally more aggressive challenger began their first face-to-face debate of this election circle Wednesday night at Denver University in Colorado.   Full story