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Breaking down the China debate
Rob Schmitz Oct 23, 2012
Last night's presidential debate about foreign policy covered a range of topics. As expected, the candidates touched on China and its high-profile relationship to the United States.
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.
Web pounces on Romney 'binders full of women' comment
Sally Herships Oct 17, 2012
It took just a few minutes for social media pages built around Mitt Romney's debate comment about having "binders full of women" to materialize. But how do you monetize a meme?
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?
Pell grants: Comparing candidates' comments against the record
Amy Scott Oct 17, 2012
A conversation about education was woven among various topics at last night's presidential debate. In particular, Governor Romney and President Obama touched on the issue of college affordability.
Could the candidates answer these questions in tonight's debate?
Kai Ryssdal Oct 16, 2012
Foreign Policy magazine put together a list of questions they'd ask if they were in the town hall presidential debate tonight.
Yes, some voters are still undecided
Frank Newport Oct 16, 2012
As Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama prepare to meet again for tonight's second presidential debate, they'll face not only the moderator and each other, but undecided voters.
Read the memorandum of understanding for tomorrow's presidential debate
Kai Ryssdal Oct 15, 2012
Nothing about chilled Evian water in the waiting rooms or colored M&Ms, but it's a pretty good read.
Web video implies Biden 'on something' in debate
Rachael Marcus Oct 15, 2012
Group's backers a mystery.
