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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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Focus 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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Is bias-free news coverage coming back into vogue?
After years in which news outlets became associated with one political slant or another, there are some signs that a course correction is under way in the media. So far, the shift is a subtle one.
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Abortion wars: Virginia retreats on invasive probe in ultrasound bill (+video)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell backtracked on the bill, which could have required women seeking an abortion first to undergo an invasive procedure. Republicans scrambled to pass an amended version.
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The Vote Why Michigan could be Mitt Romney's make-or-break moment (+video)
Mitt Romney trails Rick Santorum in Michigan. Has any presidential aspirant lost their home state primary, yet gone on to win a major party nomination? Since 1972, the answer is no.
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'Colbert Report' off air; network offers no explanation
An expected live version of the show was replaced by a repeat Wednesday. Comedy Central said Thursday's live show will be off, too.
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Why is Obama now supporting super PACs?
President Obama has reversed himself, and is now allowing cabinet officials and senior White House advisers to raise funds for 'Priorities USA Action,' a super PAC.
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Vox News What did Stephen Colbert super PAC spend its money on?
The Stephen Colbert super PAC, 'Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow,' has reported raising more than $1 million, quite a lot for satire, and shelling out more than $150,000.
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Vox News Stephen Colbert super PAC raises $1 million. How does that compare? (+video)
OK, other super PACs have a lot more money to spend. But the Stephen Colbert super PAC ranks in the middle class of super-PACdom, and with it the comedian can keep ridiculing the US campaign finance system.
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Vox News Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. What if Jon Stewart won't give it to him?
Now that he is no longer running for president of the United States of South Carolina, Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. But John Stewart seems to have no plans to return the cash.
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Vox News How is Stephen Colbert doing in the polls?
The comedian has been included in some actual political polls in recent days, as he presses ahead with exploring whether to run for (wink wink) president of South Carolina.
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The Vote Oops! Turns out Rick Santorum beat Mitt Romney in Iowa. Does it matter?
A new vote tally shows Rick Santorum won the Iowa caucuses by 34 votes over runner-up Mitt Romney. But aside from bragging rights, the shift in results is unlikely to affect the GOP race.
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Vox News Why is Stephen Colbert's former super PAC attacking him?
Colbert goes negative on Colbert. Stephen Colbert's former super PAC has just released an ad that appears to bite the hand that used to feed it, asking, 'Why is the T in his name silent?'
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Vox News Will Jon Stewart go to jail for running Stephen Colbert's super PAC?
As the head of a super political-action committee supporting Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart is not allowed to 'coordinate' with Colbert. But the two are pushing the limits in the name of satire.
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In South Carolina, Romney, Gingrich brace for Super PAC attacks
The Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision opening up campaign ads to unlimited donations has launched Super Pac attacks against some Republicans in South Carolina.
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Vox News Stephen Colbert for president? What's his point? (+video)
Stephen Colbert handed over control of his super PAC cash pile to Jon Stewart Thursday, paving the way for a run at the presidency of 'the United States of South Carolina.'
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Stephen Colbert for president of South Carolina?
Stephen Colbert already has 5 percent of the South Carolina vote, says one poll. Stephen Colbert transferred control of his super PAC to comedian Jon Stewart. The move legally allows Colbert to enter the South Carolina GOP primary race.
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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 Iowa
Ron 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.
12/22/2011 01:18 pm -
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.
12/20/2011 12:05 pm -
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.
12/01/2011 12:49 pm -
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.
10/28/2011 03:55 pm -
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.
10/25/2011 07:50 pm -
Vox News 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.
10/18/2011 01:32 pm -
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.
10/11/2011 01:25 pm -
Economist Mom Cain's 999 plan: Not sane tax policy
"Flat tax" proposals, like Herman Cain's "999 plan," should not be taken seriously
09/29/2011 07:00 pm
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