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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: Why America won't raise taxes
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/10
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The life of General Vang Pao, Hmong guerrilla leader
General Vang Pao died in California, Thursday. The former Hmong guerrilla leader was called 'the biggest hero of the Vietnam War' but also had a long history of violence.
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In Pictures: Taking office 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/03
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Struggling in Wisconsin, 'maverick' Russ Feingold cozies up to Obama
Dubbed by some as the 'least loyal' of all Senate Democrats and trailing in the polls, Wisconsin's Russ Feingold is in a tricky spot as he tries to appeal to the Democratic base.
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Obama targets key supporters down the stretch in midterm election campaign
The President was in the key swing state of Ohio on Sunday, trying to rally the base which helped elect him two years ago.
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Obama on MTV: Can he recapture a bit of his 2008 magic?
President Obama addressed young people at a town hall meeting broadcast online and on MTV and BET Thursday, hoping to motivate them for Election 2010.
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President Obama's week of wooing younger Democrats ahead of Election 2010
All week President Obama has been trying to reenergize the youth vote for the Democrats. Comedians Jon Stewart and David Letterman had some suggestions for President Obama as he works to combat the Democrats' apathy.
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Top 10 Ways Obama Can Boost His Popularity with Younger Voters
On Wednesday night, David Letterman gave viewers the "Top 10 Ways Obama Can Boost His Popularity with Younger Voters," on "The Late Show." President Barack Obama's been courting youth all week. He's visited the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisc., shared his iPod playlist with "Rolling Stone," and called for education reforms such as a longer school year. Really? Shortening the Summer vacation is going to win over the youth vote? Obama apparently not only needs to energize the Democratic party as a whole, he's got to reconnect and ignite the young Democrats that helped get him elected in 2008. A recent ABC/Washington Post Poll found that only 55 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds say they are “absolutely certain” to go to the polls this year, as opposed to 78 percent of 50- to 64-year-olds and 77 percent of those over age 65. Enter Letterman. His satirical adjustments, include changing Obama's name to Bajustin Obieber, might be more of a crowd pleaser than a "Yes we can" chant. We think the Justin Bieber crowd may be a bit too young to vote. But you decide. Check out our photo illustrations of Letterman's recommendations for connecting with young voters.
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What's Obama doing to try to fire up drooping Democrats?
Obama has busted out of Washington to try to regain some of the 'rock star' glow that fueled Democratic voters in 2008. He's also trying to prevent the election from being a referendum on him.
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Midterm elections run-up shows Democratic desperation, says GOP
Midterm elections and the prospect of a power shift in Congress have Democrats desperate, according to GOP strategists. President Obama attends a rally Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin to energize young people for the midterm elections.
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Will tea party in Wisconsin rally around Ron Johnson?
Oshkosh millionaire Ron Johnson has a checkered history with Wisconsin tea party groups. Will they forgive and forget?
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Gulf oil spill: a muted 'hurrah' across the US as oil stops gushing
News that the leak has stopped, at least for now, prompts a national high-five, if not a whoop of joy. Eighty-eight days of Gulf oil spill minutiae may have dampened interest among the US public.
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'Top kill' to stop Gulf oil spill in 'very critical' stage: US official
Coast Guard's Thad Allen says Friday through Saturday morning is a pivotal time for the top kill procedure, which aims to cap the well feeding the Gulf oil spill. President Obama, in Louisiana, says he is tripling the clean-up manpower in areas where oil is on shore.
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Which matters most to the 'tea party': win seats or reshape GOP?
The 'tea party' movement has driven out some GOP 'establishment' candidates. The big question is whether activists' picks can win in November, though that may not be what they care about most.
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No Sarah Palin, but DC Tea Party gets crowd by targeting "gangster government"
Although Sarah Palin wasn't there, Rep. Michele Bachmann got roars of approval in DC on Thursday
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Federal judge: National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional
US District Judge Barbara Crabb ruled that the National Day of Prayer violates the First Amendment’s prohibition on government endorsement of religion.
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Gigantic fireball from meteor shower turns night into day
Radar suggests large fireball from meteor shower landed in southwest corner of Wisconsin.
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Tibet tour: Go to the heart of its Buddhist sacred art in a new Washington exhibition
'In the Realm of the Buddha' offers a rare glimpse into Tibet's sacred art and reveals a history largely lost.
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Brett Favre a grandpa! Daughter Brittany Favre gives birth
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre was already the graybeard of the NFL. Now, his daughter Brittany Favre has given birth to a son, making him the league's only grandpa.
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Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of March 8, 2010
Readers write in about high-speed rail, illegal aliens, and guest workers.
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In Pictures: March Madness mascots
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Want to escape jobless recovery? Try one of these Top 10 rebound cities.
Some US cities can escape one or even two recessions. These Top 10 rebound cities have recovered jobs quickly after at least three recessions.
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Midwest gets a jump on high-speed rail
Illinois is starting projects such as the renovation of Chicago's Union Station to prepare for the $1.2 billion infusion of federal money for high-speed rail.
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Gallery: Top 10 rebound cities
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