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Decoder Wire
Sen. Ben Affleck? Fearing loss of Mass. Senate seat, Democrats scramble.A poll shows outgoing GOP Sen. Scott Brown leading potential Democratic opponents for Sen. John Kerry's seat, if the latter becomes secretary of State. Ben Affleck hasn't flatly denied a possible run.
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Democrats basking in post-DNC glow. How long will that last?
If conventions preach to the choir, candidates always hope the choir will be mobilized. On the fringes of an Obama-Biden appearance in New Hampshire Friday, the DNC fires were still burning.
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Decoder Wire
Was Obama booed over Youkilis joke? The perils of talking sports on the stumpPoliticians like to use sports references as a way to connect with voters. But a botched line can be perilous.
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JPMorgan Chase trading fiasco: What to do about big banks?
JPMorgan's loss of $2 billion shows that the forces that unleashed the recession remain partially untamed – and that Congress is still struggling to get a handle on the solution.
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The Vote
New Hampshire GOP debate best yet, but who won?The Sunday New Hampshire GOP debate was the opposite of the one the night before, with candidates attacking Mitt Romney – and at least one setting himself up well for races to come.
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Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero
Chris Matthews examines John F. Kennedy, one of the most enigmatic US presidents, in a book rich in insights.
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Casinos multiply as states, such as Massachusetts, hunt for jobs, revenue
Ohio, Kansas, and Maryland now have casinos. Florida may consider them. Massachusetts is poised to invite them in. Hard times tip the balance to economic over social issues, analysts say.
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Elizabeth Warren, consumer advocate, begins US Senate run in Massachusetts
Elizabeth Warren is running for the US Senate seat currently held by Sen. Scott Brown. Elizabeth Warren is the Harvard professor who worked to establish a consumer protection agency in the Obama administration.
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Elizabeth Warren moves toward barnburner race against Sen. Scott Brown
Consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren filed paperwork Thursday to form an exploratory committee for a US Senate run in Massachusetts. Republican Scott Brown currently holds that seat.
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Whitey Bulger caught: why he topped FBI most-wanted list
Who is Whitey Bulger, and why does Wednesday's arrest of this aging crime boss matter so much to the FBI?
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Whitey Bulger, ruthless Boston mob boss, caught by FBI in California
Whitey Bulger: After an international manhunt, the FBI finally caught the 81-year-old Bulger at an apartment in Santa Monica along with longtime girlfriend Catherine Greig on Wednesday.
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Election 2010 all about tea party? It's more: It's year of the outsider.
The tea party has energized Republicans, even if it also complicates life for the GOP after Nov. 2. But the movement is actually part of a larger Election 2010 trend -- one that features the most diverse GOP field in history.
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Electoral college reform one state closer to completion
Electoral college consists of the popularly elected representatives of each state. The reform proposal would give each state's electoral votes to the presidential candidate who captures the popular vote.
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Why Arlen Specter is in trouble
Polls are showing Sen. Arlen Specter trailing challenger Rep. Joe Sestak in the Democratic race for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Will he be the latest incumbent casualty?
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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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Scott Brown effect: Could Senator Barbara Boxer lose California?
Incumbent Senator Barbara Boxer of California has lost a double-digit lead in the polls since January in the race for her reelection. Political analysts say such voter restlessness so early in the race may mean change is on the horizon.
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Roy Ashburn: Where do gay Republicans fit among conservatives?
Roy Ashburn, a Republican state senator in California, said Monday that he is gay. The disclosure raises new questions about gay Republicans’ place within the conservative movement.
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Obama as campaigner in chief: Will his record improve?
On the road in Colorado and Nevada, Obama looks to boost embattled Democrats after similar bids failed in New Jersey, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
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In Washington, cross-party dealmaking hits a rough patch
With his new fiscal commission, President Obama continues his push for bipartisanship. But it may be an uphill slog. On other major issues – healthcare, bank reform, and jobs – it's been hard to find agreement.
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Obama tells Dems to learn from Massachusetts defeat
President Obama tried to rally Senate Democrats who are worried that they might lose their midterm elections – and sometimes got an earful in return.
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Snow hits Illinois primary: how bad weather changes elections
Bad weather may have depressed turnout among Chicago voters in Illinois' primary elections for governor and the Senate seat once held by Obama. Historically, that's good news for Republicans.
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Editor's Blog
This just in: Politics as usual grips WashingtonThough President Obama criticized the "perpetual campaign" mentality in Washington, political gamesmanship is as old as civilization.
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State of the Union: Obama urges bipartisanship, can he deliver?
President Obama's State of the Union speech emphasized cooperation and policies favored by both Republicans and Democrats, but offered no solutions for breaking partisan gridlock in Congress.
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Obama to America (and Congress): Yes, we still can
President Obama, in his State of the Union address Wednesday, showed little inclination to downscale his ambitious agenda and, strikingly, devoted a fair bit of his speech to the need to change the partisan tone in Washington.
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California governor's race: All about the money?
Personal wealth is both an asset and drawback for GOP candidates in the California governor's race. Republican billionaire Meg Whitman has put another $20 million into her campaign.
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