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Colorado Springs Soaks In Triple The Political Ads
September 24, 2012 In Colorado Springs, advertising for the presidential race has tripled compared with the same time four years ago. It's enough to drive even the most fervent political partisans over the edge.
Presidential Race
Ads Slice Up Swing States With Growing Precision
September 24, 2012 Everything in this year's presidential election is supersized, except for the number of swing states in play. That's forcing a bigger pot of money to be pumped into a smaller pool of states. "There is such focus on relatively few markets that the levels of advertising we're seeing are really uncharted waters," one media analyst says.
It's All Politics
Obama, Romney In Tug Of War Over China Trade
September 17, 2012 The Obama administration has filed a new trade complaint against China with the World Trade Organization, challenging Chinese subsidies for auto parts. Mitt Romney dismissed the trade complaint as "too little, too late." He's been criticizing Obama for not taking a tougher line against China.
It's All Politics
Reporter's Pledge-Of-Allegiance Quandary Sparks Twitter Debate On Romney Trail
September 11, 2012 Mitt Romney's rally began the way every political event begins. "Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and our country's national anthem." Most of the reporters around me stood and put their hands over their hearts. This time instead of just sitting and working, I tweeted what I was feeling.
