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Beyond the 'fiscal cliff': 6 reasons to be optimistic about America's future

As Americans take stock of 2012 and gear up for 2013, it's tempting to adopt "decline think" about the country, especially since there is still no deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of steep budget cuts and tax increases. But here are six reasons Americans should still be optimistic about their future.
10 books to read after the election

Election season is finally almost over. Now it's time to actually tackle America's problems. Here are 10 books that offer context.
Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video)

From Ronald Reagan’s one-liner, “There you go again,” to Al Gore’s heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates’ positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points

Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.
High gas prices: what presidential candidates say they'll do about it

Gas prices jumped 30 cents a gallon in February, and Republicans are blaming President Obama for not having a policy fix. Here's what Mr. Obama and the GOP presidential aspirants are saying on the campaign trail lately about their remedy for high gas prices.

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Palin rebounds in debate – but is it too late?

Her better-than-expected performance Thursday probably won’t do much for a weakened McCain campaign.
McCain-Obama debate: a game-changing face-off?

Some presidential debates tip elections. This could be one of them.
McCain cancels Letterman. Letterman rips McCain
McCain, GOP - they're baaaaack

Gallup poll shows McCain leading Obama
McCain's speech - thumbs up, thumbs down
Is the Republican Party in peril?

Conservative thinkers and political historians think the GOP could be at the end of its historic 40-year grasp on power.
Obama’s rapid rise to eminence

He’ll make his speech in Denver Thursday as the first African-American to win his party’s nod.
Bush struggles with legacy on Mideast peace

Ms. Rice concludes a one-day trip to the region Monday. Her 22 visits have netted little progress.
Conventions: a bounce for the candidates

But in 2004, Bush got only 2 points; Kerry, 0.
After Georgia, what future for NATO?

Russia's message – 'We're back and we're strong' – creates a new geopolitical dynamic in Eurasia for the Western alliance.
Petropolitics at heart of Russia-Georgia clash

Oil-pipeline routes, market leverage make struggle a 'battle for energy.'
Presidential energy pledges: We've heard them before

Presidents have made promises about energy for almost 35 years.
Slow economy forecast for fall election

Citing dreary job numbers, some economists see the first 'recession election' since 1980.
The Monitor's View: Obama and McCain as neo-neocons

They compete over who can better attack Al Qaeda in Pakistan – unilaterally.
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Opinion: What kind of leader would McCain or Obama be?

A media-based 'job interview' is key to finding out.
Obama takes show onto global stage

His foreign-policy credentials will likely be tested as he travels abroad.
Obama takes show onto global stage

His foreign-policy credentials will likely be tested as he travels abroad.
How the candidates' speaking styles play

McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.
How the candidates' speaking styles play

McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.
The Monitor's View: Yes to offshore oil – but just not now

Save that oil for future generations. Saudi Arabia just took a similar step.
Britain should talk to Al Qaeda, says N. Ireland's top cop

Sir Hugh Orde also warns that threat from dissident Irish terrorists is highest in five years.
Opinion: When talking with terrorists makes sense

Used wisely, talks provide leverage, not appeasement.
The Monitor's View: A worthy Obama-McCain clash

Both aren't consistent on talking with US enemies. But then, that isn't the real issue.
Senate weighs cost of acting, and not acting, on emissions

It doesn't come down to polar bears, it comes down to cost – and while the cost of acting is steep, the cost of inaction appears to be steeper, experts say.