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'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book
As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
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Political sex scandals: Who survived – and who didn't
Herman Cain’s chance of winning the GOP presidential nomination has virtually disappeared amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. But against all odds, some candidates or incumbents survive sex scandals. Here’s a list of politicos whose careers continued in spite of their slips – and some whose didn’t.
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Political hair apparents. It's a head game!
Sen. John Edwards' $400 haircuts became campaign fodder in 2007. What do you think, did these US politicians get their money's worth – and can you identify them?
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In Pictures: Campaign buses
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In Pictures: John Edwards through the years
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Why the John Edwards prosecution went down in flames
At the outset, the government's election-fraud case against John Edwards appeared open and shut. But vague laws, a shaky star witness, and political overtones all undercut the prosecution.
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Edwards trial jurors say evidence wasn't there to convict (+video)
The jury acquitted the former US senator of one count of taking illegal campaign money and a mistrial was declared on five other federal counts.
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Is John Edwards verdict the last straw for campaign finance?
A jury found John Edwards not guilty of the most serious charge, and the judge declared a mistrial on the others. The verdict is part of the changing landscape of campaign finance, experts say.
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Another sordid case of campaign fund misuse? Sen. Mark Kirk says no.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R) of Illinois faces allegations of violating campaign finance law by funneling contributions to his girlfriend and ex-wife. Denying wrongdoing, the Kirk camp sees ill will from a woman scorned.
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John Edwards trial: Day 7 for jury deliberations (+video)
The eight men and four women are expected to go back to work Tuesday as they consider campaign finance charges against the former presidential candidate.
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John Edwards verdict could become part of Citizens United backlash
A diverse panel of North Carolinians is currently considering whether John Edwards committed campaign fraud in 2008, but the verdict could also reverberate nationally if it is at odds with the Supreme Court's landmark Citizens United ruling.
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John Edwards trial jury deliberations continue Monday
The jury of eight men and four women will resume their deliberations in the campaign finance case against the former Democratic presidential contender.
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John Edwards trial: Prosecution, defense deliver closing arguments
Jurors are now deliberating to decide whether or not Edwards is guilty of diverting campaign funds to his mistress.
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John Edwards trial: What will verdict mean for campaign finance? (+video)
Closing arguments in the John Edwards trial are set to begin Thursday. But the political significance of the trial in defining the limits of campaign finance has been greatly dampened.
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Edwards doesn't testify in campaign finance trial
The former senator's defense rested without putting on John Edwards, accused of illegally funneling money to his mistress.
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John Edwards trial: Defense rests without calling former senator or mistress
Defense lawyers concentrated on whether former US Senator John Edwards broke federal campaign finance laws.
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Why North Carolina banned gay marriage (+video)
Republicans and African Americans in North Carolina were united in supporting a constitutional ban on gay marriage. The North Carolina is a key swing state in the 2012 presidential election.
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North Carolina ready for constitutional ban on gay marriages, says poll
North Carolina will vote Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages and civil unions. One North Carolina poll shows only 38 percent oppose the ban.
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Edwards trial: Interior designer testifies about money funneling scheme
Bryan Huffman described receiving checks in excess of federal contribution limits and then passing them on to the campaign.
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Edwards trial: Aide's wife breaks down on stand
Cheri Young began to cry when asked why she went along with the cover-up of Edwards' affair.
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Edwards trial: aide spent hush money on himself
Andrew Young admitted under cross-examination that he spent much of the million dollars in campaign funds diverted to John Edwards' mistress to build himself a new house.
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Edwards aide testifies boss seemed nervous, erratic
Andrew Young continued his testimony Wednesday, saying he was shocked when the candidate denied knowing about the payoffs at the center of the trial.
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Aide: Edwards doubted he was father of mistress's child
Andrew Young testified that former Senator John Edwards initially disbelieved he was the father of his mistress' child.
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John Edwards's trial: a cad, or a cad and a felon?
John Edwards' trial turns on whether $1 million from heiress Bunny Mellon and another donor was a bid to influence an election – hence an illegal campaign contribution – or merely an effort to cover up an extramarital affair.
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John Edwards on trial over $1 million used to support mistress (+video)
John Edwards faces six criminal counts over the use of $1 million. John Edwards says the donations were gifts. Prosecutors say they were campaign donations.
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'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book
As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
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Ex-wife said she could destroy Newt Gingrich campaign. Will she? (+video)
Newt Gingrich has surged to No. 2 before the South Carolina primary. But on Thursday night, ABC airs an interview with his second ex-wife, Marianne, who has previously said, 'I don’t think he should be' president.
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No extradition for Irishman accused of selling North Korean forged dollars
Ireland's High Court ruled against extraditing former Irish political party leader Seán Garland to the US, where he has been indicted for circulating North Korean forgeries of $100 bills.
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Political sex scandals: Who survived – and who didn't
Herman Cain’s chance of winning the GOP presidential nomination has virtually disappeared amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. But against all odds, some candidates or incumbents survive sex scandals. Here’s a list of politicos whose careers continued in spite of their slips – and some whose didn’t.
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Poll: In 2012 swing states, Obama is tied with Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich
In 12 swing states in the 2012 election, Obama is deadlocked against Republican Mitt Romney, with 45 percent of the vote each, a new Purple Poll shows. Newt Gingrich also shows well.
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