Topic: Martin Van Buren
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Why Romney's choice for vice president could determine America's future
Marco Rubio? Nikki Haley? Chris Christie? Mitt Romney's VP choice is not just about ticket-balancing, which the evidence does not show as affecting election outcomes. Historical patterns show that with his pick for 'veep,' Romney will anoint a future presidential front-runner.
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A look back: In spite of super PACs, this isn't the most negative campaign in history
Negative campaigning is actually an American tradition. In fact, attack campaigning has been around since the beginning without derailing the electoral process. Mudslinging can hardly be called a positive campaign feature, but it is a sign of democracy in action.
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A quirky debut for the now ever-present 'OK'
A new book by popular linguist Allan Metcalf makes the case for 'OK' as 'America's greatest word.'
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Third parties leave a mark
A timeline of third party showings.
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From Van Buren to Bush, a better way to rank US presidents
Did they uphold the Constitution, and promote peace, prosperity, and liberty?
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For kids: Name that president
Test your knowledge. Can you answer these questions about the presidents of the United States?
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Waking Giant: America in the Years of Jackson
A lively look at 1815-1848, America's coming-of-age era.
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Bright Green
Obama plans to 'green' the White House
President-elect Barack Obama says that he plans to make the White House more environmentally friendly to set an example for other Americans.
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Abigail Breslin of 'Little Miss Sunshine' should run for president
She comes with no baggage, is as tall as Martin Van Buren, and knows the difference between the Olson twins.
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