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In debate Romney hits on strengths with voters
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
In last night's debate Romney drew on his strengths with voters -- the economy, the deficit, and the role of the federal government. How will Romney's performance affect the trajectory of the race?
Debate roundtable: Ohio voters pick Romney as winner
Jeremy Hobson Oct 4, 2012
Following the presidential debate, voters in the swing state of Ohio weigh in on what issues matter most for the middle class this election and who won the debate.
Debate night recap: It's the economy, Big Bird
Mitchell Hartman Oct 3, 2012
After a night focused on numbers, tax cuts, and deficits, the takeaway discussion points may well end as Big Bird and moderator Jim Lehrer.
Who would a $17K cap on tax deductions affect?
David Gura Oct 3, 2012
Mitt Romney says he wants to lower everyone’s tax rate by 20 percent, and one way of doing that is to restrict deductions of more than $17,000. Experts say Mitt Romney 's deduction cap would mostly impact the wealthy.
Misleading ad attacks Obama on Libya
Rachael Marcus Oct 2, 2012
American Crossroads makes political hay out of attacks in Libya
Debate Night: It's the economy, smarty-pants
Mitchell Hartman Oct 3, 2012
President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney meet for a debate on domestic policy. According to moderator Jim Lehrer's notes, the first three topics will be: the economy, the economy, and the economy.
Nonprofit spends $8.2 million against Obama
Rachael Marcus Sep 28, 2012
Americans for Job Security's new ad attacks Obama on economic issues
France unveils strict measures to fix budget
Jeremy Hobson Sep 28, 2012
The French government has just unveiled a budget for next year that includes major tax hikes for the rich and for businesses. France is the second largest economy in the euro zone and so far it has managed to remain a leader in the debt crisis, rather than a victim -- for the most part anyway.
Personal income and its effects at the ballot box
Frank Newport Sep 27, 2012
Well we are 40 days away from Election Day here in the U.S. And there's some new polling about just how much a voter's income determines his or her vote.
The summer of super PAC money
Rachael Marcus Sep 21, 2012
Democratic super PACs gained ground against GOP counterparts and raised big bucks in August
