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Focus
Republican Party 2.0: 4 GOP leaders share ideas for political upgrade
In the aftermath of election 2012, four prominent Republicans share their visions for how the GOP can adapt its messaging to reflect a diversifying US electorate.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Briefing
Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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Can Republicans increase their ranks of governors? Four races to watch.
With only 11 races for governor this year, there’s no big sea change to anticipate. With Republicans hoping to add to the 29 states under their banner, the four races to watch are in Washington, New Hampshire, Montana, and North Carolina.
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Karl Rove: 5 deep thoughts at start of GOP convention
Karl Rove has resuscitated his political career and now runs Crossroads GPS and American Crossroads, two political organizations that could spend $1 billion combined to promote Republicans during the coming election. Here are five political pearls from arguably the No. 1 conservative powerbroker in America.
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Obama, Clinton duel to a draw on Super Tuesday
He won more states; she won more big states and a few more delegates. Battle to last through March at least, analysts say.
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McCain claims a Super Tuesday surge
He's amassed twice the delegates of rival Romney. But the GOP's conservative wing remains resistant to his campaign.
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Record U.S. defense spending, but future budgets may decline
Other challenges – potential recession, budget deficits, and rising entitlement spending – could overshadow military priorities.
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Super Tuesday unlikely to settle Obama-Clinton race
The former first lady's imposing national lead among Democratic voters faded leading up to the 22-state sweepstakes.
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For Super Tuesday, McCain's edge is substantial
McCain leads by 19 points nationally, but Romney could benefit from anti-McCain votes.
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The Monitor's View: The 'women's vote' and Clinton
Will affirmative voting lead to the first woman president? Look for an answer in the exit polls.
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Essay: When your GPS lady gives you wrong directions
Having a global positioning system in the car is fun – until the driver doesn't follow the directions it gives.
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Democratic primary: Quiet battle for the other delegates
Superdelegates, or party professionals, could play a decisive role in the outcome of the Democratic race.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the extent of Barack Obama's appeal and the specifics of his campaign.
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Opinion: Electing judges – with cash
Merit, not money, should sway judicial elections.
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State of the Union: Bush lauds progress in Iraq, pushes for quick U.S. stimulus plan
In his final year, the president proposes a modest agenda at home.
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USA
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In Britain, Brown's take on organ donation boosts new credo
Libertarian paternalism – 'framing' choices for people, but letting them opt out – is gaining traction among US and European leaders.
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Opinion: How a charity can hurt its cause
A new fundraiser undermines the United Way's antipoverty ideals.
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Lethal injections: U.S. Supreme Court takes up death-penalty logjam
On Monday, the court hears arguments on whether Kentucky's lethal injection is too painful.
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Iowans pick Huckabee and Obama, endorsing change
Caucus results shake up the race for the White House in both parties.
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USA
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Cranberries are headed north
Farmers see signs that the climate-sensitive cold-loving berries are shifting their range into Canada. Blueberries, too. What's to be done?
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A second income on Second Life
Entrepreneurs sell virtual products in the online world – but the money they make is very real.
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