Assistant Washington Editor

Michael Kranish

Michael Kranish is deputy chief of the Boston Globe’s Washington bureau. Kranish has covered national politics, the White House, and Congress. He co-authored the Globe’s biography of Senator John F. Kerry and authored a book about Thomas Jefferson.

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Romneys give $150,000 to his campaign

By Michael Kranish , Globe Staff

It’s the first time Mitt and Ann Romney have contributed their own funds to the 2012 race.

Mitt Romney’s defense budget target is lofty

By Michael Kranish , Globe Staff

Romney has vowed to commit at least 4 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product to defense spending, but analysts say his goals will be hard to attain.

Romney wins big on Super Tuesday, but rivals hang in

By Matt Viser, Bobby Caina Calvan and Michael Kranish , Globe Staff

Mitt Romney narrowly defeated Rick Santorum in the Ohio primary, but failed to deliver a knockout punch to his opponents in the 10 Super Tuesday contests.

Romney seeks to connect with voters for Super Tuesday

By Michael Kranish and Matt Viser , Globe Staff

As Super Tuesday looms with yet another make-or-break moment for his campaign, Mitt Romney is trying to rebuild his image but struggling to open up to voters.