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California contest tops outside spending in House races
Rachael Marcus Oct 5, 2012
Dan Lungren, Ami Bera battle in targeted race that pits energy against the environment
Ohio: Staring into the face of change
Jeremy Hobson Oct 5, 2012
From closed-down steel mills to the sprawling modern Cleveland Clinic, Ohio's economic past, present, and future is a window into the state of our nation.
Poll: How much do you like or trust public opinion polling?
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
After the first presidential debate on Wednesday, the political polling season is about to kick into high gear. Why polls matter, and why we like them so much.
Let the debate spin begin
Rachael Marcus Oct 4, 2012
Obama smirks, Romney leaves heart in Cayman Islands
Small businesses vie for campaign customers
Dan Gorenstein Oct 4, 2012
Presidential debates are designed to help voters decide who to support, but if you run a small business that does political work, more often than not, you’ve got to pick sides too.
Romney tacks to the center, Obama silent on 47 percent
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
Last night's debate brought a number of what seem like novel developments: Pivots on critical issues by Romney; the president leaving out seemingly obvious talking points. But how surprising are they, really?
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?
There's no place like home? Not if your candidate loses
Kai Ryssdal Oct 4, 2012
JetBlue has a new contest it's running; the big prize is a free flight. It's a round-trip flight so you can flee the country...when the candidate you didn't vote for wins.
Nebraska Senate race targeted by Democratic super PAC
Rachael Marcus Oct 3, 2012
Democratic super PAC pumping money into a race that looks increasingly like a GOP pickup
Battleground Ohio: Governors past and present on election 2012
Jeremy Hobson Oct 3, 2012
Ahead of tonight's debate, current republican Governor John Kasich and the state's former democratic Governor Ted Strickland share their views on Ohio's economy and how it fits in the national election this year.
