Articles written by Mark S. Smith

MARK S. SMITH,Associated Press Writer

First lady Michelle Obama applauds President Barack Obama on stage at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, Saturday. AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt Obama: Black lawmakers must rally voters back home MARK S. SMITH,Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama implored black voters on Saturday to rekindle the passion they felt for his groundbreaking campaign and turn out in force this fall to repel Republicans who are ready to "turn back t...