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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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Super Tuesday 101: Who’s ahead where
Ten states are holding presidential primaries or caucuses Tuesday – and many Republicans are hoping the results begin to bring an unusually volatile primary season to a close.Here’s what to look for Tuesday night, state by state:
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Election 101: Ron Paul sets sights on 2012. Ten things to know about him.
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Election 101: Who is Gary Johnson?
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In Pictures: Glenn Beck's career
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Robert Reich How Obama is unraveling Reagan Republicanism
President Obama has finally found ways to exploit these inconsistencies the Republican party, Reich writes.
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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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Rand Paul as kingmaker in US Senate race in Montana?
Sen. Rand Paul (R) – heir to his father's libertarian political dynasty – on Sunday endorsed Republican Denny Rehberg, who is running in a tight three-man race. A GOP concern is that the Constitution Party candidate could siphon votes from Rehberg.
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Dude, could pot smokers decide the election – for Mitt Romney?
A marijuana legalization measure on the Colorado ballot – promoted by Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson – could be very important in this close presidential race.
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Chapter & Verse Paul Ryan does an about-face on Ayn Rand
Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan once credited Rand as the reason he entered public service, but now says, 'I reject her philosophy.'
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Decoder Wire Ron Paul's next revolution: Internet freedom
Ron Paul, the man who brought 'End the Fed' into Republican mainstream now has tabbed Internet freedom as a new crusade to be carried on by his son Rand in the Senate.
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Decoder Wire Is Ron Paul (maybe) getting ready to endorse Mitt Romney?
Ron Paul's campaign website recently has featured pieces arguing that the 'mere act of endorsing' another politician (Mitt Romney or anyone) is not an abdication of libertarian principles.
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The Circle Bastiat He's a fan: One man's defense of Ron Paul
A staunch libertarian, presidential candidate Ron Paul has always had interesting ideas about how best to run the American economy. From Austrian economics to the gold standard and free market money, a new book outlines and defends Paul's plans.
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Why did Rand Paul forsake his dad Ron Paul for Mitt Romney?
Sen. Ran Paul endorsed Mitt Romney for president this week, even though his father Ron Paul has not formally dropped out of the race. Publicly backing Romney at this point – though it’s left many libertarians steaming – could help him in the long run.
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The Circle Bastiat Don't be fooled: Liberals and libertarians don't agree
On the surface, hard-left liberals and hard-right libertarians may share certain positions. But these agreements are little more than word games.
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Decoder Wire Sen. Rand Paul knows how to fix the TSA: end it
Freshman Sen. Rand Paul, backed by GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul, aims to abolish the TSA – and its intrusive searches of air travelers – and to establish a passenger bill of rights.
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The Vote The Hunger Games: Should Ron Paul be a Hunger Games super fan?
The Hunger Games tells us: If you can provide for yourself, you can make it through. If it's government help you want, the price may be your very life.
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Why is Ron Paul still in the GOP race - and what does he want?
He hasn't won a single state primary or caucus, yet Ron Paul soldiers on in the GOP presidential race. He is quietly amassing delegates to the GOP national convention, but his real aim is to infuse the party with his brand of Republicanism.
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Super Tuesday 101: Who’s ahead where
Ten states are holding presidential primaries or caucuses Tuesday – and many Republicans are hoping the results begin to bring an unusually volatile primary season to a close.Here’s what to look for Tuesday night, state by state:
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Mitt Romney attack ads reveal big-business divide among Republicans
The biggest split among Republican voters is over the role of corporations. Mitt Romney's Bain Capital experience highlights the GOP divide.
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Despite Ron Paul surge, tea party hopes on the ropes in Iowa
As tea party support splinters along more traditional political lines, polls show that hopes for nominating a conservative outsider who embodies constitutional ideals have withered. The question now is whether tea partiers will embrace a more conventional presidential nominee.
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Which GOP rivals would vote for Ron Paul if he's GOP nominee?
Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, and Mitt Romney are on the record about how they would vote. Other Republican candidates have sidestepped the matter, saying Ron Paul won't be the GOP nominee.
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Gary Johnson sets third-party pot bubbling as he quits GOP race
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson said Wednesday he is quitting the Republican primaries and will run for president as a Libertarian, highlighting the possibility a third-party candidate could impact the 2012 election.
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Gary Johnson to bolt GOP for Libertarians. Will his candidacy matter?
The planned move by Republican candidate Gary Johnson to seek the Libertarian nomination has been the topic of speculation for weeks. Would his third-party candidacy hurt the GOP?
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Guantánamo for US citizens? Senate bill raises questions
The National Defense Authorization Act passed by the Senate this week could allow the US military to detain American citizens indefinitely. Civil libertarians are alarmed, and President Obama says he might veto it.
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Ron Paul's strength in Iowa shows it's too soon to write him off
Though he has a large and loyal following, Ron Paul's positions on key issues sets him apart from many Republicans. But he keeps moving steadily toward a position of strength in the early voting – especially in Iowa.
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Ron Paul ad blitz: Will it work?
Ron Paul has jumped into the fray early as the first presidential candidate to start a major ad campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire. In Iowa in particular, it could have an impact.
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The philanthropy of Steve Jobs
Philanthropy isn't just giving to charity; it's improving society through business
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On Constitution Day, tea party and foes duel over our founding document
It's Constitution Day in the US, which this year features a healthy debate about the limits on government power. The growth of the tea party movement has heightened that continuing argument.
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On Michele Bachmann announcement day, a tea party nod to Rick Perry
An informal poll of tea partyers gathered for training in Washington found the strongest support for a noncandidate, Rick Perry. Michele Bachmann came in a close second.
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