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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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Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why
Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.
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Seven battleground states: Does economy help Obama or Romney?
Seven states have emerged as battlegrounds that may well determine the 2012 presidential election. Here's a look at seven battleground states and how their economic situation is shaping the presidential election:
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Why do Election 2012 swing states matter? 5 resources to explain.
Looking for better analysis on swing states? D.C. Decoder has compiled a list of excellent resources to help you understand the impact swing states really have.
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GOP convention winners and losers, from Condoleezza Rice to Clint Eastwood (+video)
It was a chaotic week in Tampa, Fla., as Mitt Romney accepted his party's nomination and hurricane Isaac crashed the party. From the major speeches to some trivial moments, we rate some of the winners and losers to come out of the 2012 GOP convention.
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The Monitor's View: Wisconsin recall election as a wake-up call
The Wisconsin recall election for Gov. Scott Walker turned out not to be as partisan as expected. This fits a national trend in bipartisan reform of benefits for state and local workers.
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Gov. Scott Walker makes history, survives Wisconsin recall election (+video)
Scott Walker is the first US governor to survive a recall election. While GOP leaders see Tuesday's results as vindication of his methods, many Wisconsin voters say the recall disgusted them.
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Wisconsin recall: Walker keeps his job
Scott Walker is the first governor in US history to survive a recall effort.
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Long lines for voters in Wisconsin recall
Turnout is high in an election fraught with labor politics.
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Wisconsin recall election: Why voters can't wait for it to end
The Wisconsin recall election is leaving many voters with a bitter taste, regardless of whom they supported. They see their state as tarnished, taxpayers' money as wasted, or divides as deepened.
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Decoder Wire Wisconsin recall: Why stakes for Obama are lower than you think
If the Wisconsin recall effort fails against Gov. Scott Walker, Obama will be seen as one of the losers. The GOP will be energized to wrench Wisconsin from the Democrats, but November is five months away.
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Wisconsin recall: a big deal for GOP conservatives, not just Scott Walker (+video)
For the conservative wing of the Republican Party, the Wisconsin recall election on Tuesday is a test of core GOP doctrine. Of course, Gov. Scott Walker's career hangs in the balance, too.
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Wisconsin recall goes to voters Tuesday
The election has attracted enormous attention and is expected to be decided by a thin margin.
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Bill Clinton takes on Romney at campaign event (+video)
Former President Bill Clinton said that a Mitt Romney presidency would be bad for the country.
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Why did Dems spend so little on Wisconsin recall election? (+video)
Republican Gov. Scott Walker has out-fundraised challenger Tom Barrett by more than 7 to 1, and the national Democratic Party's support for Barrett has been tepid at best.
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Wisconsin recall vote: Why didn't Obama campaign there?
Wisconsin holds its recall vote Tuesday without any campaign appearances by President Obama. He apparently didn't want to risk damaging his brand in a potentially losing effort for Democrats.
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'War on women' comes to Wisconsin recall – and could be decisive
Several bills signed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker have angered women's rights activists and have motivated women to get behind the effort to recall him.
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Wisconsin recall: Did Tom Barrett close gap with Scott Walker in debate?
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) took an aggressive tone toward Gov. Scott Walker (R) in the last debate before Tuesday's recall election. Polls give Walker a seven-point lead over Barrett.
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Focus Next week's Wisconsin recall: a test drive of themes for Election 2012
Wisconsin recall election between Gov. Scott Walker (R) and Tom Barrett (D) enters its last furious week. It is a proving ground for the themes and players of the national election in November, analysts say.
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Wisconsin recall: Why Democrats think Barrett can beat Walker this time
Democrats in Wisconsin chose Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee, to challenge Gov. Scott Walker (R) in a recall election next month. It's a reprise of their 2010 contest, but now Walker has a record to defend.
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Wisconsin recall election: Which Democrat will face Governor Walker?
Wisconsin holds a primary Tuesday to choose Gov. Scott Walker’s opponent in the recall election. It could come down to independent voters, but how they’ll vote could be complicated.
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Wisconsin posts biggest US job loss, as Gov. Scott Walker fights for his job
Wisconsin lost 23,900 jobs between March 2011 and March 2012, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. It also lost more private-sector jobs than any other state.
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Why recall target Gov. Scott Walker is taking his message to Illinois
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is facing a recall, but he still found time to visit Springfield, Ill., Tuesday to take on one of his favorite targets: Illinois' $8 billion budget deficit.
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Romney winning over conservatives
Results from Maryland and Wisconsin indicate the GOP frontrunner is finally having success with the right wing of his party.
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In Wisconsin, Mitt Romney is running against Obama, not Rick Santorum
Even before Tuesday's Wisconsin primary is finished, Mitt Romney breaks away from a tough GOP primary season to reset themes for a November campaign against President Obama
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In Wisconsin, Romney and Santorum give governor, and recall, a wide berth
The recall election of Republican Gov. Scott Walker is the main issue on Wisconsin voters' minds, creating a host of obstacles for Romney and Santorum in the primary Tuesday.
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Why Wisconsin primary could be start of something big for Romney
With a decisive win Tuesday in the Wisconsin primary, Mitt Romney could finally claim the mantle of the inevitable GOP nominee. Wisconsin is also important to the Republican Party as a potential battleground state in November.
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Bush endorsement leaves Romney focused on November
The Republican Party appears to be moving out of its primary fight to begin girding for a Romney-Obama matchup in the general election.
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Indiana 'right to work' law: what it means for the pro-union Rust Belt
Indiana's new 'right to work' law is the first of its kind in the Midwest. But amid the region's disputed union issues, will the right-to-work law mean more jobs or lower wages for all workers?
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Indiana becomes first Rust-Belt 'right to work' state. Will others follow?
Laws that curtail union clout have faced heated opposition in Wisconsin and Ohio, making passage of 'right to work' laws in other industrial states a difficult political proposition.
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