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    'Frankenstorm' Sandy Becomes Campaigns' October Surprise

    Oct 29, 2012 01:45 PM EDT

    ... Hamm about to make GOTV phone calls in JeffCo. #copolitics #Obama twitter.com/LauraChapin/st... — Laura Chapin (@LauraChapin) October 27, 2012   control room for the @pbs @newshour RT @abbruns twitter.com/ABBruns/status... — Judy Woodruff (@JudyWoodruff) October 26, 2012   Here's a picture of Joe Biden looking at Wisconsin cheese ...

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    Clinton Backs Obama, Perot Endorses Romney as Candidates Set to Debate

    Oct 16, 2012 01:54 PM EDT

    ... can viewers expect from the big faceoff Tuesday night? It officially starts at 9 p.m. ET, and you should, of course, watch it on PBS. But the NewsHour will get started around 4:30 p.m. ET with a livestream and live-blog featuring rich analysis and starring our ...

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    Vice Presidential Debate Is a Thriller

    Oct 12, 2012 01:33 PM EDT

    ... rally in the city's town square at 5:40 p.m. Vice President Biden travels with Jill Biden to Ryan's home state of Wisconsin. The Bidens will hold an event at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse at 2:45 p.m. Ann Romney held an early event ...

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    Shields and Brooks: Joe Biden Brings Passion, Paul Ryan Keeps Cool

    Oct 12, 2012 03:11 AM EDT

    ... that. GWEN IFILL: Mark Shields, David Brooks, thank you very much. That ends our coverage of the only debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. We will have live coverage of the remaining presidential debates here on PBS. Next week, President Obama and former Governor Romney ...

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    Two Takes: Showdown in Little Danville

    Oct 12, 2012 03:00 AM EDT

    ... sole vice presidential debate of the 2012 election in Danville, Ky. Again they will offer their takes -- this time on Vice President Joe Biden and Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan -- from opposite ends of the political spectrum. Davis served as campaign manager for both of Sen. John McCain's presidential bids ...

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    Fight of the Night: Happy Warrior vs. Likable Wonk

    Oct 11, 2012 02:11 PM EDT

    ... 51 percent to 45 percent. The New York Times/CBS News/Quinnipiac University survey out Thursday kept Mr. Obama well ahead in battlegrounds Virginia and Wisconsin despite voters' improved impressions of Romney. The president led, 51 percent to 46 percent, in Virginia and, 50 percent 47 percent, in Wisconsin among ...

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    After Denver Duel, Mitt Romney and President Obama Continue to Spar

    Oct 04, 2012 10:02 PM EDT

    After Denver Duel, Mitt Romney and President Obama Continue to Spar

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    Romney Fights to Keep Ohio Competitive

    Sep 26, 2012 01:36 PM EDT

    Supporters of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan greet the Republican nominees at Ohio's Dayton International Airport on Tuesday. Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images. No Republican has won the White House without winning Ohio, but it appears increasingly likely that Mitt Romney will have to find a path to 270 electoral votes without the Buckeye State...

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    Young Voters Rank Education and the Economy as Top Priorities

    Sep 19, 2012 04:50 PM EDT

    With a growing deficit and steady unemployment levels, it's no surprise that young voters (ages 18-29) list the economy as a top issue this election season. Many of these young people will cast their first Presidential vote come Nov. 6 and both the Republicans and Democrats are hoping for their support. According to researchers and...

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    Romney's Running Mate Steps Up: It's Ryan's Night

    Aug 29, 2012 01:03 PM EDT

    Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks to supporters on Saturday in Columbus Grove, Ohio. Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images. All convention coverage available on our 24-hour livestream: TAMPA, Fla. | Wednesday's Republican National Convention will be all about Rep. Paul Ryan. The Janesville, Wis., native will accept the party's vice presidential nomination and have an opportunity...