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Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video)
From Ronald Reagan’s one-liner, “There you go again,” to Al Gore’s heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates’ positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
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Robert Reich
Why we should stop obsessing about the deficitThe nation's problem is not the deficit but a lack of good jobs and sufficient growth, Reich writes.
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Decoder Wire
Paul Ryan blames loss on surge in 'urban areas.' Is that right?Paul Ryan is taking heat for blaming the Romney/Ryan loss on a surprising surge in 'urban areas.' But most of the battleground states ended up voting pretty much as the average of polls indicated they would.
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The New Economy
High unemployment gives Romney an edge – but it's complicatedThe uptick in October's unemployment gives challenger Romney an advantage over President Obama. But elections turn on more than just unemployment.
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Opinion: R.I.P. town-hall presidential debates
In Tuesday’s presidential debate moderated by Candy Crowley, both candidates focused more on delivering their prepared quips and the equality of timekeeping than directly answering voters' questions. The town-hall debate has not lived up to its promise. It is time to try a fresh format.
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Vox News
A 4th presidential debate? Larry King to moderate third-party candidate forum.In the Oct. 23 debate, to be livestreamed over the Internet, independent presidential candidates are expected to take on a wider range of issues, including diminished civil liberties and the drug war.
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Decoder Wire
Town-hall presidential debate: what to know about Candy Crowley's rulesFrom an audience of 80 undecided voters at Tuesday night's presidential debate, CNN's Candy Crowley will select some to ask questions of President Obama and Mitt Romney. In question is how much leeway Crowley has to follow up or press the candidates.
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Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video)
From Ronald Reagan’s one-liner, “There you go again,” to Al Gore’s heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates’ positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
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Opinion: Why I miss Ross Perot: Mitt Romney and Barack Obama ads are full of outright lies
Mitt Romney and President Obama are taking a break today from negative campaigning in honor of Sept. 11. But that doesn't change the outright lies dominating political ads this season. We need a viable third party to help keep these two candidates and their super PACs honest.
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Convention bounce: How much will Romney and Obama get?
The numbers don't lie - political conventions give their respective party candidates some positive momentum going into the general election season.
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Presidential debate: Teenage girls campaign for woman moderator in 2012
Three female high school students have launched an online petition drive to convince the Commission on Presidential Debates to name a female moderator for one of this year's televised presidential debates.
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New details about Romney's wealth confirm F. Scott Fitzgerald's quip about the rich
News sources report that Mitt Romney's financial portfolio has included an offshore company in Bermuda that remained invisible to voters. But it may be images of the Romney clan vacationing at their $8 million summer compound on a lake in New Hampshire that have more impact.
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Opinion: This 4th of July: The dawn of a new 'independents' day
A record-high 38 percent of Americans now describe themselves as independents. Republican and Democratic party leaders ignore this growing lack of party allegiance at their peril. Whichever party shifts to accommodate more moderate voters first will survive and even thrive.
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Decoder Wire
Why Americans Elect failed to find a presidential candidateAfter raising millions of dollars to boost a centrist candidate for president, the nonprofit Americans Elect has given up. But there's more involved than just a nation unready for a third party.
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Mitt Romney would be the wealthiest president ever, Forbes calculates
Forbes Magazine analyzed Mitt Romney's wealth, including investments, real estate, and cash. It found $230 million in assets, while the total for the Obamas is nearly $6 million.
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How asteroid mining could turn billionaires into trillionaires (+video)
A cadre of Silicon Valley tycoons have announced plans to extract water and precious metals from near-Earth asteroids. Could that actually work?
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How the ultra-rich plan to conquer space (+video)
From asteroid mining to space station taxis, a handful of billionaires have big plans for the final frontier.
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Google billionaires announce scheme to mine asteroids (+video)
A new company backed by some of the world's most prominent billionaires, including three Google executives, plans to mine near-Earth asteroids for precious metals.
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Mitt Romney faces massive shortfall on personal popularity
An ABC/Washington Post poll shows only 35 percent of Americans view Mitt Romney favorably. But Gallup's first tracking poll of the campaign shows Romney and Obama in a tight race.
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Romney wins Wisconsin, Maryland, and D.C. (+video)
The former Governor of Massachusetts swept Tuesday night's primaries, solidifying his lead as his campaign focuses on November.
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Cover Story
Does America need a CEO in the Oval Office?Mitt Romney has been both vaunted and vilified for his business background. Here's how running a corporation really compares to running a country.
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The Vote
Roseanne Barr: Is she serious about Green Party presidential bid?The announcement by Roseanne Barr has given the Green Party the flash of media spotlight it has been lacking as the GOP candidates slog through their primaries.
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Ron Paul's intense following contains seeds of disaster for GOP (+video)
Ron Paul, who is running a solid second in New Hampshire, has said he does not plan to run as a third-party candidate if he's not the GOP nominee. But some Republicans are worried.
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Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg: 'Republican Party is in trouble'
Though the GOP has notched recent electoral success, "there are no more people calling themselves Republican," says longtime Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg.
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Gary Johnson sets third-party pot bubbling as he quits GOP race
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson said Wednesday he is quitting the Republican primaries and will run for president as a Libertarian, highlighting the possibility a third-party candidate could impact the 2012 election.
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Gary Johnson to bolt GOP for Libertarians. Will his candidacy matter?
The planned move by Republican candidate Gary Johnson to seek the Libertarian nomination has been the topic of speculation for weeks. Would his third-party candidacy hurt the GOP?
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