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Jobs report: 'Bumping along the bottom' or 'continued healing'
Jeff Horwich Nov 2, 2012
The economy added 171,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate in October ticked up to 7.9 percent as more people entered the workforce to look for jobs. Obama and Romney economic advisers tell us what they see in the numbers.
Nick Kroll's two cents on the 99%, 47%, and the Take 5 candy bar
Nick Kroll Nov 2, 2012
During this campaign, we’ve been inundated with numbers and percentages from both the media and the candidates alike. 99 percent, 5 trillion, 1 percent ,7 trillion, 47 percent, and it has left Nick Kroll 100 percent confused.
Checking in on the candidates education plans
Amy Scott Nov 2, 2012
With the government's latest jobs report due out this morning, talk of jobs and the economy will likely rule the day. But there are a host of other issues at stake in this election, including education.
Opinion: Why I'm voting for Barack Obama
Andy Kindler Nov 2, 2012
Comedian Andy Kindler on why he's voting to reelect President Barack Obama.
Opinion: Why I'm voting for Mitt Romney
Brian Donovan Nov 5, 2012
Comedy writer Brian Donovan on why he's voting for Mitt Romney.
Election issues with a melody: An interview with The National
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Indie rockers The National take a break from a recording session in upstate New York to talk politics and election issues, and perform a version of their economically inspired "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
Band The National weighs in on politics, the election and Ohio
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Reporter Krissy Clark sits down with the lead singer of The National to see how a 'non-political' band makes music in an election year.
Bloomberg’s super PAC backs candidates in both parties
Rachael Marcus Nov 1, 2012
Super PAC founded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spends nearly $5 million in California, Florida, and Illinois.
How Sandy will impact the election
Frank Newport Nov 1, 2012
With just five days to go until election day, superstorm Sandy will almost certainly have an impact, but the economy is still the number one priority in the minds of voters.
Stocks: A safe bet for investors?
Paddy Hirsch Nov 1, 2012
Despite the impending fiscal cliff, slowing global economy, and a weak domestic jobs market, the stock market is still going strong -- outperforming U.S treasuries, corporate bonds, and commodities.
