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Election 2008

GOP 'Values Voters' in Florida Stand By Their Party

Republicans in Florida come in many different flavors, but in the northern part of the state, it's "all social values, all the time." For example, the Northside Business Leaders — who meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Jacksonville Zoo — start every meeting with a group prayer.

GOP 'Values Voters' in Florida Stand By Their Party

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Election 2008

Female Voters Reflect on Clinton's Win

Across New Hampshire, a surge in support from female voters propelled Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York to a narrow victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary. Women in the small town of Jaffrey reflect on why they cast their ballots for the former first lady.

Female Voters Reflect on Clinton's Win

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Election 2008

Excitement Fuels New Hampshire Primary

With the New Hampshire primary coming less than a week after the Iowa caucuses, there's a different atmosphere in New Hampshire. A party is going on in front of the statehouse, it's warm, crowds wave signs and cars honk horns. It's all so much unlike previous primaries.

Excitement Fuels New Hampshire Primary

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Election 2008

Independent Voters Respond to Weekend Debates

A group of undecided voters in New Hampshire work their way toward being decided. New Hampshire holds the nation's first presidential primary Jan. 8. The voters were paying attention to ABC News and Facebook debates over the weekend.

Independent Voters Respond to Weekend Debates

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Election 2008

Iowans Have Their Say in Caucuses

In the small farming community of Nevada, Iowa, the results of caucuses to pick a presidential party nominee didn't match the rest of the state. The well-attended caucuses included many new participants. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee won the state's caucuses.

Iowans Have Their Say in Caucuses

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Election 2008

Presidential Race in Iowa Down to the Wire

Polls show it's still a three-way race for the Democratic presidential nomination in Iowa, as all the major candidates were in town for the final weekend of campaigning ahead of Thursday's caucuses.

Presidential Race in Iowa Down to the Wire

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Political Turmoil In Pakistan

Violence, Accusations Soar in Wake of Bhutto Slaying

The death toll from violence following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto rises to more than three dozen. The government accuses a militant tribal leader, but others say this accusation is just to cover up the government's own failure to protect Bhutto.

Violence, Accusations Soar in Wake of Bhutto Slaying

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Election 2008

Democratic Debate in Iowa Good Natured

The Democratic presidential candidates met for a good natured exchange of views in the final Iowa Debate before the caucuses Jan. 3. The debate did not appear to do any damage to the three top contenders and it gave the others a valuable 90 minutes of Iowans' attention.

Democratic Debate in Iowa Good Natured

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Election 2008

Iowans Not Overwhelmed by Presidential Candidates

Iowa is taking a long, late look at prospective presidents in debates intended for candidates to elaborate on issues Iowans care most about. The Republicans led the debates with a serious discussion of debt and taxes. Many Iowans still haven't settled on a candidate to support.

Iowans Not Overwhelmed by Presidential Candidates

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Election 2008

GOP Race Intensifies as Huckabee Surges

The presidential race for Republicans is getting tighter now that Mike Huckabee is a bigger contender. Mitt Romney is set to discuss concerns about faith in public life in a major speech Thursday. And John McCain wins the endorsement of the Union Leader, a conservative newspaper in New Hampshire.

GOP Race Intensifies as Huckabee Surges

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Election 2008

Watching the Debate with Voters in New Hampshire

A group of Republicans in Bedford, N.H. — a state that will be voting in less than six weeks — gathered to watch Wednesday night's Republican candidate debate and said they weren't impressed by a tussle over immigration.

Watching the Debate with Voters in New Hampshire

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Election 2008

Romney Faces Questions over Faith in S. Carolina

Many conservative voters are hesitant to back Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, whose faith is Mormon. The former Massachusetts governor faces a particular challenge in South Carolina, where voters are largely evangelical.

Romney Faces Questions over Faith in S. Carolina

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Election 2008

Election Day Update: South Carolina

South Carolina primaries are traditionally telling of national outcomes. Democrats see it as the place where either Sen. Barack Obama or John Edwards can cement their claim as the alternative to front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton. Historically the Republican who wins there wins the nomination.

Election Day Update: South Carolina

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