Topic: John McCain
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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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Republican Party 2.0: 4 GOP leaders share ideas for political upgrade
In the aftermath of election 2012, four prominent Republicans share their visions for how the GOP can adapt its messaging to reflect a diversifying US electorate.
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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The Monitor's View: The fading debate over an Iraq pullout
Events on the ground could cause Obama or McCain to carry out similar strategies.
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A president's test: not agenda but response
The most important things presidents do are often not preset items but reactive moves to events unforeseen.
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Al Gore's 'moonshot'
Drawing parallels with America's successful efforts to land on the moon four decades ago, Al Gore called for America to abandon electricity generated by fossil fuels by 2018, instead relying on wind, solar, and geothermal energy.
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Could an Obama win hurt Chávez?
Without Bush to rail against, Chávez will be left without a foil, say analysts.
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistani intelligence of aiding cross-border terrorism
The heightened political tensions between the two allies in the war on terror has prompted US presidential hopefuls to focus on improving Afghanistan strategy.
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USA
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Obama takes show onto global stage
His foreign-policy credentials will likely be tested as he travels abroad.
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Obama takes show onto global stage
His foreign-policy credentials will likely be tested as he travels abroad.
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Afghan fight drawing foreign jihadis
They seem to be moving from Iraq to Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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USA
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Opinion: Patriotic answer to $4-a-gallon gas: Drive less, and slow down
Don't wait for a tech fix. Help America save big by driving 55.
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The Monitor's View: Tap America's spirit of sacrifice
People are driving less because of high gas prices. What else might they give up?
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Obama, McCain court rising Latino vote
Hispanics could decide the outcome in some swing states in the West.
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Obama, McCain court rising Latino vote
Hispanics could decide the outcome in some swing states in the West.
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What you don't know about the presidential candidates
Little-known polls show that people would prefer Obama to water their plants and McCain to wash the car.
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How the candidates' speaking styles play
McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.
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What you don't know about the presidential candidates
Little-known polls show that people would prefer Obama to water their plants and McCain to wash the car.
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How the candidates' speaking styles play
McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.
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Horizon highlights – July 11 weekend
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Reporters on the Job
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What you don't know about the presidential candidates
Little-known polls show that people would prefer Obama to water their plants and McCain to wash the car.
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The minister who leads Democrats to faith
Leah Daughtry, CEO of her party's upcoming convention, emphasizes 'public holiness.'
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The minister who leads Democrats to faith
Leah Daughtry, CEO of her party's upcoming convention, emphasizes 'public holiness.'
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One in, one out
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As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq
For voters, a resurgent Taliban may challenge McCain's view that Iraq is the center of the war on terror.
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