The Obama campaign officially launched the theme of his re-election campaign recently as the president began rallying around the country. His new campaign slogan, "Forward," is an effort to showcase his intentions for the country and the progress he feels he has made. Romney addressed his opponent's campaign with one Virginia audience, "It's like, forward, what? Over the cliff?" Our writers present their opposing takes on the new campaign. Click on each picture to read the author's perspective.
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