Topic: Election Day
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2013 Oscar-inspired dishes
The Academy Awards are right around the corner! What better way to cheer on the Best Picture nominees than by cooking a dish inspired by your favorite film?
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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'Fiscal cliff' 101: 5 basic questions answered
President Obama and congressional leaders are working to stop the US from going over the “fiscal cliff,” a combination of higher taxes and lower spending set to take effect Jan. 1. Here are five steps to understanding what's going on.
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How the world is reacting to Obama's reelection
From China to Iran, President Obama's reelection elicited everything from celebration to doubt about his second-term agenda. Here are 11 responses:
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The Monitor's View: Go slow on early voting
Voting before Election Day has caught on, but its full impact has not yet been weighed.
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Sacrifice theme returns to US politics
Both McCain and Obama cite the need for selflessness and service.
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Obama shooting for Montana now?
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The new voter: A young Arab-American feels duty-bound to vote
Syrian-born Omar Kurdi of Irvine, Calif., became a US citizen at age 15. A student activist, he gives much weight to the candidates’ foreign-policy stances, especially in Iraq and the Middle East.
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McCain makes his closing arguments
Behind in the polls and in key swing states, he throws everything he can at Obama.
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Palin on 2012: I ain't bailin', but the media is failin'
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Romney: Giving up on McCain or just trying to raise money?
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The new voter: From an early age, a GOP activist is born
Tanya Renicker of Ohio University bucks the ‘youth vote’ trend to back McCain-Palin, even going door to door on the ticket’s behalf.
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A new era for campaign finance
Obama’s fundraising record could signal the end of public funding for major candidates.
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The rush is on to vote early
Obama seems to be benefiting so far, but McCain forces are hustling to get their supporters out, too.
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Surging Obama campaign suggests US racism on the wane
Prejudice lingers, but there’s evidence it’s becoming a thing of the past.
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The Monitor's View: Restore trust in voter rolls
Charges of fraud and suppression undermine confidence in voter registration.
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Why Virginia may tilt to Obama
A long-time red state is now a tossup due to fast-growing exurbs.
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Colin Powell versus Joe the Plumber. Who's more powerful?
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Are voter fraud fears overblown?
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Review: 'W.'
Rushed out before Election Day, Oliver Stone's biographical take on the president offers no new insight into George W.
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A feisty McCain, a cool Obama, and appeals to 'Joes' everywhere
In last presidential debate, McCain makes starkest break yet with Bush, invokes an Ohio plumber to discredit Obama's tax policies.
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Battles rage over new voters
Legal disputes loom as the political parties spar over voter lists, new registrations.
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Opinion: Dare I believe Obama can win?
His idealism brings out the best in me – and in others. So what happens if he loses?
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Facebooking the Palin-Biden debate
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McCain political director: ground game taking off
Though McCain’s ground effort started late, old Bush hand Mike DuHaime says it can catch up with Obama’s.
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Perkins: Palin a brilliant political pick
But head of the Family Research Council said social conservatives’ enthusiasm for the Alaska governor may not be enough to win in ’08.
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How the 2008 electoral map has changed
Virginia could be a bellwether in a year that is likely to see a few more battleground states.
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Next test for McCain and Palin: winning undecideds
McCain and Palin fired up their base, but they’ll need to attract independents and some Democrats to win.
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Hurricane Gustav's political fallout: a subdued GOP convention
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