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Gallup always thinking about changes, tweaks
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Nov 8, 2012
This election, in part driven by the discrepancy between most media analysis and Nate Silver's data-driven electoral model, has prompted a debate about polling in the new media landscape. Frank Newport, of Gallup, says his polling still works but could be tweaked.
Political uncertainty continues to hang over markets
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Nov 9, 2012
Following Tuesday's election, the markets took a plunge. The major stock indexes all fell nearly 2.5 percent -- the biggest sell-off of the year.
In Obama second term, EPA set to issue emission rules
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Nov 8, 2012
Climate change may regain priority in the Obama administration. One area where the President can act without Congress is supporting the Environmental Protection Agency as it writes new rules limiting emissions.
Young voters turn out for Obama
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Nov 8, 2012
Despite fickle reputation, the Millennial generation may stay party-loyal.
Among the winners in 2012? Pollsters
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Nov 8, 2012
Polls drew a lot of eyeballs to media sites this election, but creating a good poll isn't so easy.
A balance sheet of 'political capital'
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Nov 7, 2012
President Obama and House Republicans both say they have it, but who has more?
For a small business owner, taxes are the key to their vote
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Nov 7, 2012
We check back in with Olalah Njenga, a small business owner and formerly undecided voter.
What are your favorite election phrases?
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Nov 8, 2012
A look at words, taglines and phrases that came out of past elections. Which were your favorites?
Obama re-election douses Wall Street
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Nov 7, 2012
Share prices tanked the day after Obama’s re-election. Wall Street had rooted for Romney and his corporate, investment and personal tax cuts.
Post-election, a polling conundrum
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Nov 7, 2012
Gallup's editor-in-chief on last night's election results and the rise of poll "aggregators."












