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Monday

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Top Five Vice Presidential Picks Since 1960

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The importance of naming a running mate has always been exaggerated. But sometimes it makes a difference. Here are the Top 5 VP picks of the past half century.

Last Wednesday's Junkie segment on TOTN

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Tuesday

Monday

With Casey At The Bat, Will Pennsylvania Republicans Once Again Swing & Miss?

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With Casey At The Bat, Will Pennsylvania Republicans Once Again Swing & Miss?

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Pennsylvania has a long history of electing Republicans to the Senate. Since 1962, the GOP candidate has lost just twice. But Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat seeking a second term, is a clear favorite for re-election.

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Tuesday

Monday

Who Will Be Romney's Running Mate?

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Who Will Be Romney's Running Mate?

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Who will be Mitt Romney's running mate? Enter the Political Junkie contest and you can win a big prize (or something). Deadline is April 30.

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Monday

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Republicans Have Run Against The Courts For Years; Will It Be Obama's Turn?

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If the Supreme Court decides in June to throw out the healthcare law, will President Obama target the Court during his re-election campaign?

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Santorum's Win In Louisiana Puts Off Discussion About Uniting Behind Romney

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Santorum's Win In Louisiana Puts Off Discussion About Uniting Behind Romney

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Rick Santorum's victory in Louisiana delays, once again, the prospect of the GOP uniting behind Mitt Romney as its nominee. History shows that a long protracted battle for the nomination may not necessarily hurt the party's chances in November.

Last week's Junkie segment on TOTN

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Monday

Monday

Opinion

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Snowe Removal And The Decline Of The Senate Moderates

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Sen. Olympia Snowe's retirement announcement may make Democrats happy — they now can contest the seat. And conservative Republicans may be happy too — she too often voted with Obama. But those who believe in bipartisanship and across-the-aisle dialogue may have reason to mourn her decision.

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