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Battle for women's votes: 6 flash points
The uproar over the Obama campaign’s 'Life of Julia' Web infographic – which made #Julia big on Twitter – highlights just how fiercely both parties are fighting for the women’s vote. The economy is by far the most important issue in November for both sexes. But there are other areas with special significance to women. Here are the main flash points.
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Rick Santorum: top 5 unorthodox views
Rick Santorum must try to prevent Mitt Romney from securing a majority of delegates before the Republican convention in August, and then have a contested convention. In many cases, his positions mirror Mr. Romney’s, but here are five of Mr. Santorum’s most unorthodox views.
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The Top 10 political quotes of 2010
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Town-hall meetings: facing voter wrath on healthcare
Healthcare forums evoked anger, but there was constructive dialogue, too.
09/04/2009 01:00 am -
Abortion wars intensify over healthcare reform
Debate is raging over whether Congress is expanding abortion access at taxpayer expense. It threatens to consume health reform efforts this fall.
08/21/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote McCaughey tells Stewart healthcare bill is 'deadly to seniors'
08/21/2009 01:00 am -
Should CNN attack its own anchor over 'birther' flap?
A media watchdog group releases an ad criticizing CNN anchor Lou Dobbs for stoking the 'birther' controversy.
08/03/2009 01:00 am -
Defining the (carefully crafted) terms of healthcare reform
There’s no reform bill to debate yet, but both sides know that shaping the debate early is crucial to victory.
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about teaching skills for the 21st century in school, America's continuing role as a major global power, and preventing politicians who commit felonies from keeping their government posts.
01/12/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Forget Palin - McCain needs Joe the Plumber
10/16/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Real change in campaign ‘08: Stop hating the other party.
Hate can turn into hypocrisy, and it kills thinking. So I'm trying to watch it.
09/19/2008 01:00 am -
Media truth squads and the ’08 campaign: Any impact?
Reporters aim to check facts behind candidates’ claims, but effect on voters is unclear.
09/18/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green Palin says she would helm energy policy as VP
At a rally in Vienna, Ohio, Tuesday, Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said that, if elected, she would lead the nation's energy efforts.
09/18/2008 01:00 am -
From mistakes, Clinton has learned, adjusted
She stresses her experience, especially as first lady, as her chief qualification to be president. Her career includes both accomplishments and missteps.
04/16/2008 01:00 am
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