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Monday, December 03, 2012

Political Junkie

Gov. Christie Re-Election Bid In N.J. Heads Up 2013 Election Calendar

President Obama is greeted by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Atlantic City, N.J., on Oct. 31 before visiting areas hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy.

December 3, 2012 Two gubernatorial contests — in New Jersey and Virginia — plus mayoral races in New York and Los Angeles head up the 2013 election calendar. Plus: Time to get rid of the Iowa straw poll? And who will succeed Jesse Jackson Jr.?

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Monday, November 26, 2012

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It's ScuttleButton Time!

November 26, 2012 You think you're wasting your time playing ScuttleButton? It could be worse. You could be a Washington Wizards season ticket holder.

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The Political And Personal Demise Of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned his House seat last Wednesday amid health and ethics concerns.

November 26, 2012 Once, there seemed to be no limits for Jesse Jackson Jr., a member of Congress from Chicago and the son of the famed civil rights leader. Now he's gone, resigning his seat after a losing battle with health and ethics issues.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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Speaking Of Turkeys ... It's ScuttleButton Time!

November 20, 2012 Before you carve up your turkey this week, you might want to carve up the new ScuttleButton puzzle. You may win a Political Junkie t-shirt and Official No Prize Button!

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Monday, November 19, 2012

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Both Sides Itching For A Confirmation Fight Over Susan Rice

Some Republicans are betting that President Obama won't push for a Susan Rice nomination if it could jeopardize negotiations with the GOP on things like the budget, or immigration.

November 19, 2012 The election is over. Or is it? Both sides look ready to start fighting again should President Obama nominate U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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It's ScuttleButton Time!

November 13, 2012 Still recovering from the election? Well, first you have to recover from this week's ScuttleButton puzzle. Solve it and you could win a Political Junkie tee-shirt!

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Monday, November 12, 2012

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Who Gets The Blame For The Romney Loss? The Tea Party Has A Theory.

November 12, 2012 The Tea Party and other conservatives argue that Mitt Romney lost the election because he was "too moderate." And they are calling for a complete overhaul of the Republican Party. But the evolving demographics may have played a bigger role.

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Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Monday, November 05, 2012

Political Junkie

What To Look For On Election Day: The Battle For The White House & Congress

A voter reads her ballot as she prepares to cast her vote during the last day of early voting in Miami on Nov. 3.

November 5, 2012 This pre-election Political Junkie column focuses on all presidential swing states and key races for House and Senate.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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It's ScuttleButton Time!

October 31, 2012 The final ScuttleButton puzzle before next week's election awaits to be solved.

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Monday, October 29, 2012

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Republicans On Path To Retaining Control Of The House

A bicyclist rides through the plaza on the east side of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

October 29, 2012 After three successive "wave" elections in the House, it looks like there will be little net change in 2012. And that means the Republicans are favored to retain the majority they won two years ago.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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It's ScuttleButton Time!

October 23, 2012 The debates are over. Now there's only one question left: What is the answer to this week's ScuttleButton puzzle? Figure it out and you could win a Political Junkie t-shirt and button!

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Tuesday, October 09, 2012

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Is The V.P. Debate A Sideshow Or Something More?

Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) shakes hands with Sen. Dan Quayle (R-Ind.) before their vice presidential debate at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb., on Oct. 5, 1988.

October 9, 2012 In the past 35 years, there have been memorable moments in vice presidential debates, none greater than Lloyd Bentsen's "You're no Jack Kennedy" jab at Dan Quayle. But do they affect the election results?

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Tuesday, October 02, 2012

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It's ScuttleButton Time!

This can be yours!

October 2, 2012 The Political Junkie t-shirts are in, and they're gorgeous. Another incentive to solve this week's ScuttleButton puzzle.

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Monday, October 01, 2012

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Will The Debates Determine The Outcome? History Says It's Debatable

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October 1, 2012 After everything that's happened — the primaries, caucuses, V.P. picks and conventions — it's now time for the debates. They have the capacity to change the dynamic. But, more times than not, they don't.

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