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Economy takes center stage in Iran election
Saeed Barzin Jun 14, 2013
Iran’s economy is likely to be a major election issue, as the country faces crippling international sanctions, 30 percent unemployment, and soaring inflation.
House Republicans attempt to repeal Obamacare ... for the 37th time
Gigi Douban May 16, 2013
Republicans in the House are expected to hold a vote today to repeal President Obama's health care initiative. It will be their 37th vote on the issue.
Is rebranding the GOP like rebranding Cheerios?
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 18, 2013
Republican advisers have released a plan to grow their party. Some high-profile conservatives say the GOP needs a message-makeover to be competitive. How do corporate marketers view the challenge?
A new tech guru for the Grand Old Party
David Gura Mar 18, 2013
The Republican party is looking for a chief technology officer as part of an effort to win more state and national elections.
Politics protect baby boomers in budget fight
Chris Farrell Mar 14, 2013
Differences aside, there is one thing Republicans and Democrats have in common when it comes to their budget proposals: They are both are friendly to baby boomers.
Forget taxes, diet soda is real partisan divide
Kai Ryssdal Feb 26, 2013
Diet or regular? A new poll shows soda choices are just as divisive as politics.
Republicans and Democrats diverge on economic outlook
Frank Newport Jan 18, 2013
How confident are you about our economic future? A survey from the polling firm Gallup finds the answer may have more to do with politics than economics.
Japan's new prime minister faces challenges
Rob Schmitz Dec 17, 2012
Newly-elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces the tasks of reviving Japan's economy and handling strained relations with China.
How Americans feel about marijuana, unions post-election
Frank Newport Dec 13, 2012
Michigan workers protested Governor Rick Snyder's decision to pass the right-to-work bills into law yesterday. They say the laws weaken unions.
Americans choose sides on words, not just politics
Frank Newport Nov 29, 2012
The polling firm Gallup has gathered new data on how Americans feel about certain key economic phrases such as free enterprise, capitalism, and federal government.
