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GOP Economy: Herman Cain's economic plan
Julia Gabrick Jan 27, 2012
Cain’s “9-9-9” plan for a radical overhaul of the nation’s tax system has turned him into one of the most popular candidates in the Republican field.
GOP Economy: Ron Paul's economic plan
Arezou Rezvani Jan 27, 2012
Ron Paul was among the handful of politicians in 2006-2007 who warned of an impending financial meltdown. And he has been a consistent critic of the prevailing financial order.
GOP Economy: Mitt Romney's economic plan
Ryan Faughnder Jan 27, 2012
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney lays out his economic platform in a 59-point pamphlet that promises a combination of tax cuts, spending cuts and a scaling back of regulations on business.
GOP Economy: Jon Huntsman's economic plan
Paresh Dave Jan 27, 2012
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman wants to reboot the American economy by eliminating every last tax loophole, lowering the corporate tax rate and switching from six income tax brackets to three.
GOP Economy: Michele Bachmann's economic plan
Emily Frost Jan 27, 2012
Michele Bachmann calls the proposals in her 11-point "American Jobs, Right Now” economic plan “simple” and says she’ll turn the economy around in one quarter.
GOP Economy: Rick Perry's economic plan
Kaitlin Parker Jan 27, 2012
Texas Gov. Rick Perry initially based his economic plan on increasing domestic energy exploration and production while cutting regulatory agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency. Recently, he’s expanded his platform with a proposal that he says would reduce some Americans’ income taxes and all corporate taxes to 20 percent.
Mid-day Extra: Are presidential debates free advertising?
Steve Chiotakis Nov 23, 2011
This year has had an unusual number of Republican presidential debates on television. Does this help candidates without much money hold on longer than they should?
CBS News doesn’t quite have the hang of this “on line” thing
John Moe Nov 14, 2011
CBS News hosted the latest Republican presidential candidate debate on Saturday, the 5 billionth of this election cycle, and it looks like they kind of blew it...
Political ad spending to be posted online?
John Moe Oct 27, 2011
The FCC is expected to vote today on a new rule requiring broadcasters to disclose political advertising spending online. The information has long...
