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Economic issues to take center stage in debate
Mark Garrison Oct 22, 2012
Foreign policy is the official topic of tonight's final presidential debate, but look for both candidates to connect global issues to American jobs.
Nate Silver on political polling in the cellphone and social media age
David Brancaccio Oct 22, 2012
Nate Silver, who tracks polls at the New York Times blog Five Thirty Eight, says that technology is great for forecasting political races, if we use it correctly.
Mystery group spends $1 million opposing Obama
Rachael Marcus Oct 19, 2012
'Citizen Awareness Project' based in Colorado
The 'Citizens United' decision, and why it matters
John Dunbar Oct 18, 2012
A primer on the Supreme Court case that changed the way money could be spent in elections.
Secret campaign donations -- so what?
Mark Garrison Oct 18, 2012
Nonprofit social welfare organizations may become more potent political donors than super PACs. And they don't have to disclose who gave money.
Stealth spending on the rise as Election Day approaches
John Dunbar Oct 18, 2012
Why it's so tough to expose super PAC mystery donors.
Bloomberg moves to extend reach with super PAC
Dan Bobkoff Oct 18, 2012
The New York mayor's new super PAC isn't the first time he's tried to change things nationally and around the world.
Koch-funded groups attack Obama for 'war on coal'
Rachael Marcus Oct 18, 2012
Ads target swing states of Ohio and Virginia.
The "spring break" president?
Rachael Marcus Oct 17, 2012
New attack ad from a Tea Party PAC says Obama is the one who's out of touch with Americans
Debates more significant than usual
Frank Newport Oct 17, 2012
Last night's second presidential debate between President Obama and Governor Romney was fiery and full of pocketbook issues. Will the debate impact the short term polls and the final election outcome?
