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Republicans On Path To Retaining Control Of The House

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Republicans On Path To Retaining Control Of The House

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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

Tuesday

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

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

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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?

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

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Tuesday

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As Polls Show Romney Trailing In Swing States, Obama Edges Towards 270 Goal

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As Polls Show Romney Trailing In Swing States, Obama Edges Towards 270 Goal

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The race for the White House is not over. But with 6 weeks to go, Mitt Romney still trails in key battleground states he must win if he is to defeat President Obama.

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Monday

Monday

Obama Got The Convention Bounce, As Well As Bad Economic Numbers

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Obama Got The Convention Bounce, As Well As Bad Economic Numbers

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The Democratic convention seemed to have more enthusiasm, better speeches and greater emotion than its Republican counterpart. But Charlotte is over, and bad economic numbers are the new reality.

Obama Got The Convention Bounce, As Well As Bad Economic Numbers

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Tuesday

Memorable Moments From Democratic Conventions Of The Past

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Memorable Moments From Democratic Conventions Of The Past

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A look at five memorable Democratic conventions of the past, beginning in 1956 — when presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson threw the decision on naming a running mate to the delegates.

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