Topic: Republican National Convention
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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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Obama inches ahead in tight race
The economy, plus questions among some conservatives about Sarah Palin, appear to be helping the Democrats.
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Obama inches ahead in tight race
The economy, plus questions among some conservatives about Sarah Palin, appear to be helping the Democrats.
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McCain political director: ground game taking off
Though McCain’s ground effort started late, old Bush hand Mike DuHaime says it can catch up with Obama’s.
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In risky move, McCain calls for debate delay
The GOP candidate wants to concentrate on getting a financial bailout through Congress, but the economy's woes have so far favored Democrats.
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Physical newspapers aren’t dying off – they’re evolving
Column: I may not subscribe for home delivery, but I read the news more than ever.
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Schools: Obama stresses more investment, McCain parental choice
A growing chorus of business and education-reform advocates are hoping the next president will create a ‘Sputnik moment’ for education.
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The debates: high stakes, sound bites and zingers
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McCain - no more earmarks. Biden - no more cowboys
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Is Fiorina finished? Two big mistakes get Carly in trouble
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McCain vies with Obama over ‘change’
The campaign argument could be decided by which group of voters shows up at the polls.
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Voters weighing Obama, McCain tax plans
Nearly 3 in 4 see taxes and budget deficits as 'extremely' or 'very' important in the 2008 campaign.
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McCain, GOP - they're baaaaack
Gallup poll shows McCain leading Obama
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Sarah Palin's speech written by a vegetarian
Time magazine says that Matthew Scully, the man behind Palin's speech, refrains from eating meat.
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Missing the McCain campaign's political team
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With rousing convention speech, Palin becomes a force in McCain candidacy
Lukewarm before, conservatives are now ready to work for the GOP ticket, delegates say.
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Next test for McCain and Palin: winning undecideds
McCain and Palin fired up their base, but they’ll need to attract independents and some Democrats to win.
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Once-stalled GOP convention comes out swinging against Obama
Fred Thompson and Sen. Joe Lieberman use the McCain story to draw sharp contrasts with the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Can McCain rally the GOP?
In his speech Thursday he must knit the party together – and reach out to independents.
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Bush role in McCain campaign to fade away
But the president is still trying to unite the Republican Party.
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Laura Bush, Cindy McCain appeal for Gulf Coast aid
GOP delegates quickly adopt resolutions, reflecting the convention's somber tone.
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McCain shapes a maverick GOP convention
He shuffles speaking slots in the shortened event to keep up with fast-moving developments.
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Palin - vetted or not vetted?
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Exodus ahead of hurricane Gustav more thorough - but some won't go
Nearly 1 million people moved inland from the Gulf Coast over the weekend. The mass evacuation is a first test of a new and complex safety plan.
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Hurricane Gustav's political fallout: a subdued GOP convention
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