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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
In the world of presidential politics, 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially given how much time and effort it takes to mount a serious campaign. Months before the 2012 votes were counted, speculation had started over who might run in four years – fueled by no less a figure than former President Bill Clinton. He has suggested many times that his wife, soon-to-be-ex-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the other possible contenders.(Updated Dec. 11, 2012)
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Obama on bus tour: GOP jobs plan is 'let's have dirtier air, dirtier water'
President Obama is hitting the road in North Carolina and Virginia to push his jobs plan and slam Republicans for opposing it. He would also very much like to win those states again next fall.
10/17/2011 08:12 pm -
Chapter & Verse To Sarah Palin: 10 reasons why you shouldn't sue Joe McGinniss
A former attorney for The New Yorker tells Sarah Palin why she's better off ignoring Joe McGinniss and his unauthorized Palin bio.
10/13/2011 11:43 am -
Herman Cain, Mitt Romney tied for GOP lead in Virginia poll
Herman Cain and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney are tied at the top of the latest GOP candidate poll from Quinnipiac University.
10/11/2011 12:58 pm -
The Reformed Broker Casinos in New York?
A poll shows that the majority of New Yorkers are in favor of bringing Las Vegas-style casinos to the Empire state.
09/21/2011 10:42 am -
The reality of fall TV
An upstart genre shows its influence as reality TV dominates the fall lineup and finds its techniques adopted across the TV landscape.
09/12/2011 11:33 am -
Taliban claim Afghanistan truck bomb attack that wounded 77 US troops
The claim adds to a series of mixed messages that are complicating the Taliban's efforts to become an accepted, legitimate political force in Afghanistan's government.
09/11/2011 12:51 pm -
Obama’s roles on New Jersey trip: consoler-in-chief and candidate
Visiting storm-torn parts of New Jersey Sunday, President Obama met a largely-friendly crowd that voted for him in 2008. But the state has also elected a high-profile Republican governor, and most people disapprove of his performance.
09/04/2011 07:19 pm -
Category 5 hype: Did nonstop coverage of hurricane Irene save lives?
Some media critics lashed out at what they saw as hysterical coverage of hurricane Irene in the media. But others say, when lives are at stake, hype isn't a bad thing.
08/29/2011 09:12 pm -
Helicopter crash kills dozens in Afghanistan: implications for US war effort?
Helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan killed 31 US special forces troops and seven Afghan commandos. Officials are working to determine if insurgents brought down the craft, and if so, what technology allowed them to do so.
08/06/2011 12:22 pm -
Obama says 80 percent of public backs his debt ceiling option. Really?
Obama said Friday that 80 percent of Americans back a combination of spending cuts and new tax revenue to whittle the US deficit and end the debt ceiling crisis. Not according to polls.
07/15/2011 05:33 pm -
For both parties, deficit ceiling talks reveal fault lines
With debt ceiling talks showing no progress, some GOP leaders and constituencies are becoming concerned by the party's hard line in negotiations. Meanwhile, some Democrats are similarly worried about President Obama's bargaining.
07/14/2011 08:05 pm -
'BarackObama assassinated': False tweet shows dark side of social media
Hackers allegedly took control of Fox News' Twitter account and posted false messages that President Obama had been assassinated. It's a cautionary tale about social media.
07/05/2011 07:27 pm -
New York gay marriage bill: Could Catholics play a decisive role?
New York gay marriage bill delays continue as Republican senators decide whether to hold a vote. One of the variables they are likely considering: the considerable influence Catholics and the Catholic Church have in state politics.
06/24/2011 02:44 pm -
Triangle Shirtwaist fire: 100 years later, how are unions perceived?
The Triangle Shirtwaist fire 100 years ago today gave impetus to the US labor movement, which gathered broad public support. But today, unions aren't seen as positively.
03/25/2011 07:57 pm -
The Vote Wisconsin union fight: Which side does US public support?
Latest poll shows the US public split over limiting collective bargaining for public employees, as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is urging. Some previous polls give the edge to the unions.
03/02/2011 05:57 pm -
'Tis the season for flash mobs, you say? They're just getting started.
This year's delightful run of flash mobs is winding up with a flurry of Santas and carolers. But the phenomenon is so well suited to modern society and technology, it should last a while.
12/23/2010 07:50 pm -
The Vote New Jersey's Chris Christie for president? Home-state voters say no.
Poll shows 65 percent of New Jersey voters would not back Gov. Chris Christie for president. Still, his job-approval rating is 'not bad' for a GOP governor of a blue state.
12/21/2010 01:03 pm -
Girls and high school sports: complaints tag laggard schools
Twelve school districts, ranging from New York to Houston, are cited in civil rights complaints filed Wednesday. They show gaps in the level of female participation in athletics compared with girls' level of enrollment, says the National Women's Law Center.
11/10/2010 05:07 pm -
Tea Party Tally How is the tea party doing in Senate races?
The GOP, fueled by the tea party movement, is all but certain to take control of the House. The Senate is another story, even though tea party-backed candidates are doing well in key races.
10/28/2010 05:33 pm -
Can Bill Clinton help Barney Frank?
Former President Bill Clinton made a three-state swing through New England, campaigning for Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank, Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal in Connecticut, and Libby Mitchell, the Democratic candidate for governor of Maine.
09/27/2010 09:33 am -
To fend off Carl Paladino in New York, Andrew Cuomo gets angry
A recent poll showed Republican Carl Paladino narrowing the gap on Democrat Andrew Cuomo in the New York gubernatorial race. Cuomo has responded by showing his angry side.
09/22/2010 05:30 pm -
Why Carl Paladino is closing on Andrew Cuomo in NY governor's race
Carl Paladino, a tea party backed Republican candidate, is catching up to front-runner Andrew Cuomo in the race for governor of New York, according to a new poll. Cuomo's lead over Paladino is now down to six percentage points.
09/22/2010 09:19 am -
Vox News The Blaze: Why did Glenn Beck really want to start a website?
The Blaze is a logical next step for Glenn Beck, who has gradually expanded from radio to books and TV. It's also natural for conservatives to want an online counterweight to liberal blogs.
09/01/2010 06:48 pm -
Editorial Board Blog Confession of a former cheerleader: It's the noncompetition that made it fun
A federal judge has ruled that competitive cheerleading is not a sport. That is likely to disappoint many of the 3.7 million youths involved in cheer, as it probably should. But there's something about noncompetitive cheerleading that is worth holding on to.
07/23/2010 03:35 pm -
The New Economy Cheerleading may not be a sport, but it is an industry
Cheerleading is not a sport that meets Title IX requirements, a federal judge ruled. But for the millions who participate, it can be ruthless, and a hefty investment.
07/22/2010 06:13 pm
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