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2012: Reviewing the year of the super PAC
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 25, 2012
Super PACs spent big money on the 2012 election. But some of the biggest donors didn't exactly get a good rate of return. So, can we expect more big spending the next election cycle?
Election donors already looking ahead to next campaigns
David Gura Nov 20, 2012
It has been two weeks since the election, and the big number we're going to focus on is: $6 billion. That's how much money was spent on the 2012 campaign... And a lot of that money came from big donors.
Political sector catching up with business on diversity
Chris Farrell Nov 9, 2012
If there's one message that both political parties have taken away from the election, it's that the demographics of the electorate are changing. Could it shake up Washington?
Post-election ad space deals won't last
Josh Rogers Nov 8, 2012
For months, political advertising glutted the airwaves in election swing states like Ohio, Florida and New Hampshire. Now that the election is over, there are cheap openings for regular advertisers. But they won't last long.
Political uncertainty continues to hang over markets
Jeff Horwich 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
Scott Tong 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
Amy Scott Nov 8, 2012
Despite fickle reputation, the Millennial generation may stay party-loyal.
Among the winners in 2012? Pollsters
Mitchell Hartman Nov 8, 2012
Polls drew a lot of eyeballs to media sites this election, but creating a good poll isn't so easy.
For a small business owner, taxes are the key to their vote
Kai Ryssdal Nov 7, 2012
We check back in with Olalah Njenga, a small business owner and formerly undecided voter.
What are your favorite election phrases?
Kai Ryssdal Nov 8, 2012
A look at words, taglines and phrases that came out of past elections. Which were your favorites?
