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Politics Nov 07
Election Exit Polls Provide Mountain of DataPoll workers watch over voters at the Cottageville Municipal Complex during the U.S. presidential election in Cottageville, South Carolina, November 6, 2012. Photo by REUTERS/ Randall Hill. Elections produce many things, from balloon drops to new elected officials, but they…
Politics Jul 25
For Politicians, Little to Gain in Gun Control DebateThe Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colo., where 12 people were killed Thursday night. Photo by Thomas Cooper/Getty Images. Less than a week after the mass shooting in a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., that left 12 dead and…
Politics May 02
For Romney, a Campaign Blueprint From 2004Mitt Romney speaks in Wisconsin in April. Photo via Getty Images With six months to go until Election Day, the 2012 presidential contest is only now beginning to take shape. In the coming days the campaigns of President Obama and…
Politics Apr 24
Voters Focus on Economy, but Candidates Are Silent on SolutionsGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks in in Wilmington, Del., on April 11. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The 2012 election is going to be about the economy. We've heard that for the last year as analysts have diagnosed this…
Politics Apr 04
For Santorum, Writing Is on the WallRick Santorum greets supporters Tuesday during a primary night rally in Mars, Pa. Photo by Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum sounded defiant as ever in his speech Tuesday night, but after a sweep by Mitt Romney…
Politics Apr 03
Stakes Are High in Wisconsin for Santorum, RomneyMitt Romney greets supporters Sunday during a pancake brunch in Milwaukee. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. As former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has picked up momentum and endorsements over the last few weeks, his armor of inevitability has grown…
Politics Mar 21
Romney’s Win in Illinois Not Enough to Shake Up GOP RaceMitt Romney addresses supporters during his Illinois primary victory party. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. Updated with new map at 2:56 p.m. | Mitt Romney won big in Illinois -- double digits. He claimed the breakout victory many analysts thought…
Politics Mar 20
City of Big Shoulders Likely to Lift Romney in Illinois PrimaryMitt Romney is polling well in the Chicago area against Rick Santorum. Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images. With a big lead in delegates and a solid lead in national polls, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is seemingly past…
Politics Mar 13
Divining the Demographic Terrain in Mississippi, Alabama PrimariesMitt Romney speaks with comedian Jeff Foxworthy following a campaign appearance at the Whistle Stop cafe on Monday in Mobile, Ala. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images. At first glance, the polls leading into the next set of Republican primaries --…
Politics Mar 06
Ohio: One State, a Lot at StakeRick Santorum campaigns in Lake County, Ohio, last week. Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images. This Tuesday is "super" in the Republican nominating battle because of sheer volume. There are 11 states holding votes and more than 400 delegates at stake.
