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Unemployment will be big issue in S.C. primary
Julie Rose Jan 17, 2012
The two Republican primaries so far this year have been in states with relatively healthy economies. That isn't the case in South Carolina, where presidential hopefuls hit the ballot next.
Obama to accept presidential nomination in Charlotte
Kai Ryssdal Jan 27, 2012
The Democratic National Committee's venue of choice, however, is questionable.
Fashion designers fundraise for Obama
Jeff Tyler Jan 27, 2012
By supporting the Democratic president, designers risk alienating customers.
Does money buy elections?
Stephen Dubner Jan 27, 2012
Conventional wisdom says the candidate who raises the most money is likely to get the most votes. But is that really true?
Super PACS gain power in 2012 election season
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
After a 2010 Supreme Court decision, independent organizations are gaining increasing power in national elections.
When American politicians recycle
Jeremy Hobson Jan 27, 2012
Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary last night. But why did his victory speech sound so familiar?
The economic impact of presidents, past and future
Josh Brown Jan 27, 2012
Last night, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said that President Obama would like to turn the U.S. into a social welfare state. But even if he wanted to, how much impact does a president have on the economy anyway?
Super PACS continue to influence Republican race
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
Mitt Romney has won the first two primaries in this year's presidential election race, but thanks to super PACS, candidates who aren't doing as well might stay in the race longer than ever before.
Super PACs give candidates staying power
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
Super PACs that can spend unlimited money insure that candidates at the back of the pack won't drop out as quickly as they used to.
Can good unemployment numbers be bad?
Robert Reich Jan 11, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says they can be for President Obama.
