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Obama or Romney? How 5 undecided voters are making up their minds.
Last month, the Monitor profiled five undecided voters whose allegiances were especially prized because they live in swing states. Now, less than two weeks before Election Day, we check in with them to see what they’re thinking now.
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Obama or Romney? Why 5 undecided voters are still on the fence.
The presidential election will be decided by a tiny fraction of American voters – those in swing states who have not made up their minds. What are these 1 million people waiting for? The Monitor talked to five undecided voters to find out.
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In Pictures: Ron Paul: populist for president
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In Pictures: Glenn Beck's career
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Vox News
Is Ron Paul getting too much media attention?Appearances by Ron Paul over the past several days in New Hampshire have been jammed, to the point where one crucial stop degenerated into chaos.
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Culture Cafe
'The Vampire Diaries' has the best new male character on TV in 2011'The Vampire Diaries' actor Joseph Morgan was the best new actor on a TV show with his villainous Klaus
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The Vote
Ron Paul: why racist newsletter flap could hurt him in IowaRon Paul stopped an interview with CNN’s Gloria Borger on Wednesday when she pressed him with questions about racist comments in newsletters published under his name in the 1980s and ’90s.
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The Vote
What if Ron Paul wins Iowa – and New Hampshire, too?Some say a Ron Paul victory in Iowa would damage the reputation of the caucuses as favoring fringe candidates. But that would change if the momentum helps Paul win in New Hampshire, too.
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Mugabe grilled in South African chicken ad
A satirical ad by Nando's Chicken poked fun at Zimbabwe President Mugabe. His supporters were not amused.
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The Vote
Rick Perry says there are too many debates. Is he right?Well, yes. But not really. Rick Perry may well be right that, by historical measures, there are too many debates. But in this YouTube world, debates might be more crucial than ever.
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Vox News
President Obama on 'The Tonight Show': A good move?President Obama will appear on 'The Tonight Show' Tuesday for the fourth time. The show will give the president a wider audience but might have limited benefits, experts say.
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Ron Paul: Are the media really still ignoring him?Ron Paul gets the least news coverage of any GOP White House hopeful, according to a new Pew poll. But here are some reasons that the Paul-is-being-ignored conclusion may be off the mark.
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Hank Williams Jr.: His latest song slams Fox News and ESPN
Hank Williams Jr., in a new song, says Fox twisted his words. Last week, ESPN fired Hank Williams Jr. for likening Obama to Hitler.
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Economist Mom
Cain's 999 plan: Not sane tax policy"Flat tax" proposals, like Herman Cain's "999 plan," should not be taken seriously
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In Pictures: Ron Paul: populist for president
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Jon Stewart to Ron Paul: Can't you just be a typical Washington politician?Jon Stewart urged Ron Paul to become a typical Washington politician during last night’s “Daily Show,” telling the presidential hopeful to flip-flop on more issues. Or gain weight to look more like Gov. Chris Christie.
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Vox News
Ron Paul is on the 'Daily Show' tonight. Will he say something inflammatory?In past appearances on the 'Daily Show,' Ron Paul has made comments to Jon Stewart that would have gotten other candidates in trouble. Will he push the boundaries again tonight?
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Vox News
Jon Stewart is hosting Ron Paul. What will he ask him?Jon Stewart has said Ron Paul hasn't been given his fair share of coverage by the media. On Monday he is hosting the GOP candidate on 'The Daily Show.' And there is lots to talk about.
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Ron Paul to Jon Stewart: thanks for the help (video)
At a breakfast Wednesday sponsored by the Monitor, Ron Paul was clearly appreciative of the publicity that comedian Jon Stewart has been providing his campaign for president.
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Would Ron Paul run as a third-party candidate? (video)
With a devoted following and a unique message, GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul could have incentive to run as a third-party candidate. But he says political realities make that impossible.
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Vox News
Why Jon Stewart can't stop talking about Ron PaulIn an interview in Rolling Stone magazine, comedian Jon Stewart holds up presidential hopeful Ron Paul as an example of something that’s unusual in US politics: consistency.
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The Vote
Is Rick Perry a real front-runner, or the next Michele Bachmann?Rick Perry took a beating at the CNN/Tea Party debate in Tampa, Fla., on Monday night. But is it enough to dethrone him as front-runner of the GOP primary race? Don't bet the ranch on it.
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The Vote
Republican debate: Who did best? Who stumbled?For the second time in a week, Mitt Romney may have turned in the best overall performance. Some conservatives believe Rick Perry did well, too. And the other candidates all had their moments.
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Vox News
Rick Perry: unelectable or GOP's best shot? Why public and pundits differ.Polls show that the public thinks Rick Perry is the GOP presidential candidate with the best chance of beating President Obama. The punditry disagrees. Why the perception gap?
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Jon Stewart thinks Ron Paul should be America's 'idea guy''Daily Show' host Jon Stewart has a bit of a soft spot for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, which led him to suggest a new government post for Congressman Paul.
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Chapter & Verse
Calvin Trillin remembers 9/11 differently from the rest of usCalvin Trillin's beloved wife Alice died on Sept. 11, 2001 – in a strange but unrelated parallel to the terrorist attacks on the city that both the Trillins loved.
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The Vote
Has Ron Paul become electable?In a head-to-head matchup with Obama, GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is within striking distance, a new Gallup poll shows. But Mitt Romney and Rick Perry are running stronger.
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Vox News
Are the media scared of Ron Paul?News outlets routinely treat the Ron Paul candidacy as a hopeless case, if they mention him at all among GOP presidential hopefuls. He cites fear, but bewilderment might be a more accurate reason.
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Vox News
Did Ron Paul's presidential bid just get a big boost from Jon Stewart?Libertarian Ron Paul narrowly lost the Iowa straw poll to Michele Bachmann, yet has been cut out of media postmortems on the GOP's top tier. Does he deserve more coverage? Jon Stewart thinks so.
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