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How spending may define a campaign
David Gura Oct 9, 2012
How a candidate staffs his campaign says a lot about the candidate. How the campaign spends money can mean the difference between winning and losing.
Goldman Sachs switches support to Romney
Sarah Gardner Oct 9, 2012
Goldman Sachs has long supported Democrats in the presidential contest. But not this year. Why Goldman and other Wall Street banks are throwing their support behind Mitt Romney.
Firefighters mad at Rep. Denny Rehberg over lawsuit
Rachael Marcus Oct 9, 2012
Ads remind voters of Rehberg's legal attacks on city, fire department
Comedian puts the funny in frugality
Tess Vigeland Oct 5, 2012
Comedian Juston McKinney grew up poor. Many of his jokes have to do with being a poor kid and how living middle class now hasn't solved all of his problems.
California contest tops outside spending in House races
Rachael Marcus Oct 5, 2012
Dan Lungren, Ami Bera battle in targeted race that pits energy against the environment
Ohio: Staring into the face of change
Jeremy Hobson Oct 5, 2012
From closed-down steel mills to the sprawling modern Cleveland Clinic, Ohio's economic past, present, and future is a window into the state of our nation.
Poll: How much do you like or trust public opinion polling?
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
After the first presidential debate on Wednesday, the political polling season is about to kick into high gear. Why polls matter, and why we like them so much.
Let the debate spin begin
Rachael Marcus Oct 4, 2012
Obama smirks, Romney leaves heart in Cayman Islands
Small businesses vie for campaign customers
Dan Gorenstein Oct 4, 2012
Presidential debates are designed to help voters decide who to support, but if you run a small business that does political work, more often than not, you’ve got to pick sides too.
Romney tacks to the center, Obama silent on 47 percent
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
Last night's debate brought a number of what seem like novel developments: Pivots on critical issues by Romney; the president leaving out seemingly obvious talking points. But how surprising are they, really?
