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Voters in a swing county reflect on the future
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 12, 2012
Over coffee in Loudoun County, voters say all sides need to compromise.
Super PACs: A good return on investment?
David Gura Nov 7, 2012
Much of the estimated $6 billion in campaign spending this election came from Super PACs who raised millions and then funneled that money into races. Did it pay off?
Exit pollster reduces size of survey in non-swing states
David Gura Nov 5, 2012
Edison Research will divert resources from largely predictable states to swing states, 'where the news is.'
Education, economy help undecideds make their choice
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 5, 2012
Loudoun County, Virginia fence-sitters explain what got them to commit.
Local advertisers long to reclaim airwaves
Mark Garrison Nov 5, 2012
Shut out for months by political commercials, businesses face more pain when they can resume local TV ads: High rates due to pent-up demand.
Political trends in VA swing-county tied to growth
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 24, 2012
Population gains turned Loudoun County from red to purple.
Candidates launch final ad spending push
Jeremy Hobson Oct 16, 2012
In a record breaking year for political advertisements, Governor Romney and President Obama are still racking up dollars in the final months of their campaigns to compete for paid advertisements.
Government contractor welcomes fiscal sacrifice
Jeff Horwich Oct 8, 2012
Virginia is a state both presidential candidates are hoping to win come November. One of the "swingiest" parts of the state is Loudoun County, where a government contractor is ready to put his job on the line to get the nation back on track.
Oh, to live in a swing state
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 2, 2012
Take a journey through "campaign land" in the latest from our series examining election issues in swing states
Super PAC app tells you if political ads are lying
Tess Vigeland Aug 23, 2012
Ever wished for some sort of lie detector for the campaign trail? Enter the Super PAC app.
