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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on military issues
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has not been expansive regarding his views of the war in Afghanistan – perhaps because both he and President Obama do not have significantly different plans. But here are five areas where the candidates differ on military issues.
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From Willie Horton to windsurfing: Five top political attack ads
Political attacks ads: love 'em or hate 'em, but they’re here to stay, and this election year stands to be a watershed moment in their use. Here's a look at what are considered to be some of the most memorable and effective attack ads utilized over the years.
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Bill Clinton: 5 reasons he is helping Obama
Four years ago, former President Clinton got his knuckles rapped for calling Sen. Barack Obama's presidential aspirations a "fairy tale." Now the 42nd president is appearing on the stump with No. 44. Here are five reasons for Mr. Clinton to go all out for the newest member of the Presidents Club.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
In the world of presidential politics, 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially given how much time and effort it takes to mount a serious campaign. Months before the 2012 votes were counted, speculation had started over who might run in four years – fueled by no less a figure than former President Bill Clinton. He has suggested many times that his wife, soon-to-be-ex-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the other possible contenders.(Updated Dec. 11, 2012)
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Democrats’ new drive in red states
Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, and other states are now in play.
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Opinion: Barack Obama: American enough
His life epitomizes the American dream. Now he has to show that he's 'one of us.'
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The Monitor's View: More than your average Joe
Joe Biden's got working-class roots, but his main strength is his foreign-policy expertise.
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Even on Democratic turf, GOP's Romney has cachet
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Michelle Obama's speech and US expectations of a first lady
She reintroduced herself to the American people Monday, with a focus on family and public service.
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Women lawmakers, at convention, hammer pay equity issue
Citing hardship to women during the economic slump, they argue for legislation to strengthen protections against wage bias.
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Web's 'big bang' realigning media universe
At Democrats' confab in Denver, much musing on how 'new media' are changing politics – and everything else.
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Michelle Obama’s story
In many ways she would make history as first lady.
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Bloggers at Democratic convention plant their stake
Five hundred strong, Netroots workers in the Big Tent near Denver's Pepsi Center gain camaraderie – and affirmation.
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Profile of Mark Warner: Ivy Leaguer with rural NASCAR draw
As the Democratic keynote speaker, he has the down-home image his party needs to broaden its support.
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Hillary's clout is key at Democratic Convention
If she signals ambivalence, some supporters could stay home this fall.
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For Pelosi, no early notice on Biden pick
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Ethics down side to big-donor convention parties?
Special interests can give unlimited sums to national party conventions through convention host committees.
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Democrats’ quest for the ‘big idea’
The party is full of optimism but is still refining its vision.
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A confident House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at Monitor Lunch
She discussed party unity and Obama's VP nominee during the session with reporters.
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The Obama-Biden ticket: An analysis
Barack Obama says he represents a new kind of post-partisan politics – but he’s made what appears to be a traditional choice for running mate.
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Obama's VP announcement - is it Chet Edwards?
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Still waiting on the VP announcement...
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Conventions: a bounce for the candidates
But in 2004, Bush got only 2 points; Kerry, 0.
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Denver’s second coming-out party
Local officials will showcase at the Democratic convention a city transformed – just as they did a hundred years ago.
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Lieberman and Giuliani signal big tent for GOP convention
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McCain and Obama - a tale of five (well, four) polls
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New poll shows McCain - Obama in virtual tie
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