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

It's true that Mitt Romney trails President Obama in most key battleground states, but the margins are in single digits Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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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

President Barack Obama joins Former President Bill Clinton on stage during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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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

V ice President Joe Biden, left, and President Obama embrace following Biden's vice-presidential nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption

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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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Monday

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Monday

Paul Ryan: Bold Move By Romney, More Ammo For Democrats Or Both?

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (right) and running mate Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin greet supporters during a homecoming campaign rally Sunday in Waukesha, Wis. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Paul Ryan: Bold Move By Romney, More Ammo For Democrats Or Both?

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Mitt Romney made a risky and daring move in naming House Budget Committee chair Paul Ryan as his running mate. It's a choice that has excited conservatives. But it also gives the White House an opportunity to switch focus from President Obama to the GOP and its plans for Medicare.

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The United States Of America ... All Ten Of Them

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The United States Of America ... All Ten Of Them

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The way we elect a president necessitates that the candidates have to campaign only in the so-called "battleground states." Here is the list of the 10 states that will determine the November winner, and how they voted in the past.

Aug. 1 Junkie segment on TOTN

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Latest Tea Party Vs. GOP Establishment Battle Comes Tuesday In Texas
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Latest Tea Party Vs. GOP Establishment Battle Comes Tuesday In Texas

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The Tea Party is going all out on Tuesday in Texas on behalf of Ted Cruz, a former state solicitor general who is battling Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the GOP Senate primary.

July 25 Junkie segment on TOTN

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