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Economist Mom Is Wisconsin really up for grabs?
The hypothesis that Wisconsinites are “persuadable” and “up for grabs” in the presidential election is a reasonable one, Rogers writes, but one should not take that characterization as suggesting they are easily swayed by superficial things.
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Why Obama is pulling ahead in the battleground state of Wisconsin
This summer, Mitt Romney and President Obama appeared to be neck and neck in Wisconsin. But now in polls, the president seems to be gaining independents at his opponent’s expense.
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'War on women' comes to Wisconsin recall – and could be decisive
Several bills signed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker have angered women's rights activists and have motivated women to get behind the effort to recall him.
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Wisconsin recall: Did Tom Barrett close gap with Scott Walker in debate?
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) took an aggressive tone toward Gov. Scott Walker (R) in the last debate before Tuesday's recall election. Polls give Walker a seven-point lead over Barrett.
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NBA playoffs: One series settled, others still up for grabs in weekend action
NBA playoffs: San Antonio is through to the Western Conference finals, awaiting the Thunder-Lakers winner. In the East, it's going to take a little longer between the Heat and Pacers and Celtics and Sixers.
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Wisconsin recall: Why Democrats think Barrett can beat Walker this time
Democrats in Wisconsin chose Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee, to challenge Gov. Scott Walker (R) in a recall election next month. It's a reprise of their 2010 contest, but now Walker has a record to defend.
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In Wisconsin, Romney and Santorum give governor, and recall, a wide berth
The recall election of Republican Gov. Scott Walker is the main issue on Wisconsin voters' minds, creating a host of obstacles for Romney and Santorum in the primary Tuesday.
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Why Rick Santorum's once-generous lead in Wisconsin is eroding
The Wisconsin GOP primary is Tuesday. Current polling in the state shows Mitt Romney leading, 39 percent to 31 percent for Rick Santorum.
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Romney gains key endorsements, moves into mop-up phase of campaign
Second-place Rick Santorum seemed to publicly acknowledge for the first time Wednesday that his quest for the presidential nomination may end in failure, and third-place Newt Gingrich is running out of money and cutting back his campaign, both in staff and appearances.
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Mitt Romney at CPAC: a chance for revival
CPAC, this week's conservative extravaganza in Washington, would not seem to play to Mitt Romney's strengths. But his speech Friday could present him with an opportunity.
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In final Wisconsin recall, signs of a national tea party backlash?
Wisconsin will hold its final two recall elections Tuesday amid signs that the bellwether state might be swinging back left after jumping on the tea party bandwagon in 2010.
08/16/2011 10:10 am -
For Wisconsin Democrats, recall of Gov. Scott Walker would be tall order
Democrats in Wisconsin and some of their union backers are vowing to launch a recall effort to try to unseat Republican Gov. Scott Walker. But a 2012 recall could be problematic.
08/10/2011 06:25 pm -
It's Election Day in Wisconsin, and collective bargaining is the issue
Millions of dollars have poured into Wisconsin for Election Day. At stake: a desire to swing the state Supreme Court majority on the issue of collective-bargaining power for unions.
04/05/2011 11:58 am -
The John F. Kennedy assassination: Four unanswered questions
The Kennedy assassination, a pivotal moment in American life, has fascinated historians, conspiracy theorists, and filmmakers, among others. Some questions might never be answered.
11/22/2010 03:39 pm -
Why Sen. Russ Feingold is trailing in Wisconsin polls
Sen. Russ Feingold (D) of Wisconsin has been easily elected to the Senate three times before. But the political climate this year has made this race much closer.
10/20/2010 08:45 pm
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