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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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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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Top 5 states for business in 2012
These five states were the best places to do business in 2012, a year where states' financial fortunes finally saw improvement. Can you guess which state was number one?
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Election 101: How an Iowa GOP caucus works
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A year of oops: five big political gaffes of 2011
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Tea Party insurgency marches into key states
But will Tea Party protest energy help or hobble the Republican Party? They're challenging some GOP candidates and could split the vote in those races.
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Round 2 of Tea Party protests: a political powerhouse in the making?
Protests against taxes and red ink are set for this weekend. Their potential to form a formidable national movement is unclear.
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Crossfire towns
Eye-to-eye across the US-Mexican border, two communities confront drugs, guns, and misconceptions.
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Opinion: Republicans need fresh ideas, not a savior
The GOP could rebuild by grooming conceptual thinkers in foreign policy.
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US tightens up violent Mexican border
Hillary Clinton arrives Wednesday with a new border security plan that signals greater cooperation between the two countries.
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Mexico sends troops to border city in bid to control drug violence
The buildup in Ciudad Juárez, an entry point for drug smuggling on the US border, is meant to stop vicious fighting between drug cartels.
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States do a delicate dance with gamers
They lure the industry with incentives, while cracking down on adult content.
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Some states may shun stimulus funds
At least six governors have said they may refuse money, but will they face a backlash?
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Yee-haw! Palin gets involved in Texas politics - endorses Perry
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Rick Perry to Kay Bailey Hutchison: Bring it on!
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USA
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Ike's wake triggers massive relief and cleanup effort
One of the largest storms in US history will cost billions of dollars.
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Texas death-row inmate gets reprieve, but not because of alleged affair
A state appeals court halted his execution Tuesday in order to examine the judge's instructions to the jury.
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USA
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Did a judge-prosecutor romance taint Texas murder trial?
Sept. 8 hearing is set on allegations of a secret affair. Defendant faces execution Sept. 10.
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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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Hurricane Gustav's political fallout: a subdued GOP convention
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Showdown over a Texas execution
The state plans to execute a Mexican national on Aug. 5, despite objections of the World Court.
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USA
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U.S. eyes shift away from corn ethanol
Worried about high food prices, Congress tries to push the biofuel industry to use nonfood crops.
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US eyes shift from corn ethanol
Worried about high food prices, Congress tries to push the industry to use nonfood crops.
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USA
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Huckabee: Republicans deserve a choice
There's no Senate bid or third-party race in his future, Huckabee says at Monitor Breakfast.
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