Both Mitt Romney and President Obama are giving campaign speeches in Ohio today. President Obama's speech has been touted as a major statement on the economy.

UPDATE:

David Axelrod, President Obama's campaign advisor, will now be taking questions submitted to @BarackObama with the hashtag #Obama2012

Allan Hoffenblum, from Fox and Hounds, wrote a great piece on the effect of the Top-Two Primary. While much of his analysis is tongue-in-cheek, the article does a serious job of highlighting why the California Open Primary has a big effect on politics and election game that is played by those in power.

In an election that will most likely come down to the economy, Gallup reports that the majority of Americans still blame Obama's predecessor, George W. Bush, for the bad economy.

Is it really fair to compare the presumed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to the fictional villain representing corporate evil on The Simpsons, Mr. Burns? You be the judge...

According to the Daily Beast, there are 10 women to watch during the 2012 campaign season.

1. Mia Love, Republican

2. Heidi Heitkamp, Democrat

3. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat

4. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Republican

5. Kelly Ayotte, Republican

6. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat

7. Tulsi Gabbard, Democrat

8. Deb Fischer, Republican

9. Sarah Steelman, Republican