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Monday

Opinion

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Kucinich-Kaptur One Of Many House Primaries Between Incumbents In 2012

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This year a dozen House races will pit one incumbent against another — a consequence of the once-every-decade event known as redistricting. Some well known members, such as Dennis Kucinich, are in serious jeopardy.

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Wednesday

Tuesday

What If Mitt Romney Loses Michigan?

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is handed mail by an aide on his campaign bus between campaign stops in Monroe, Mich., and Farmington Hills, Mich. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption

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Opinion

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What If Mitt Romney Loses Michigan?

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Once again, there are doubts about Mitt Romney's staying power and questions about whether he will win the Feb. 28 primary in Michigan, where he was born and raised. His main rival is Rick Santorum ... the latest "Not Mitt" favorite.

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Monday

Contraception, Abortion: A Reminder That It's Not Just The Economy, Stupid

President Obama announces the revamp of his contraception policy requiring religious institutions to fully pay for birth control, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Contraception, Abortion: A Reminder That It's Not Just The Economy, Stupid

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Conventional wisdom says the presidential election will be decided on the state of the economy. But, as recent controversies attest, don't be surprised if the culture wars — battles over abortion, contraception and same-sex marriage — also play a role.

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Battle For The Senate: Numbers Favor GOP, But Control Is Still Up For Grabs

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In the battle for control of the Senate, Republicans have the numbers on their side — 23 of the 33 seats at stake this year are held by Democrats or Dem-leaning independents. But can they get the majority?

Battle For The Senate: Numbers Favor GOP, But Control Is Still Up For Grabs

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Monday

Tuesday

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As Iowa Goes, So Goes What? Past Losers Still Won The GOP Nomination

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As Iowa Republicans head to the caucuses to have their say, we look at how the candidates stack up on the eve of the vote — and how previous winners (and losers) eventually fared.

As Iowa Goes, So Goes What? Past Losers Still Won The GOP Nomination

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