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Big Obama donors missing in action
Mar 20, 2012
President Barack Obama has raised just half of what he got from big donors at this point in his election campaign four years ago.
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The economic lives of two blue-collar voters
Mar 20, 2012
They differ on politics, but both see college as a way to help their kids do better than they have.
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The importance of the female vote
Mar 16, 2012
Both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama say they're going to pay attention to women voters in this election. What are the economic issues that might stand the chance of winning this significant number of voters?
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Mitt Romney recalibrates campaign for longer haul
Mar 16, 2012
The GOP presidential candidate is looking at having to raise more money to fight off rivals with staying power.
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In Illinois, Santorum battles for voters -- and money
Mar 15, 2012
A lack of campaign cash could cost the presidential candidate in Illinois' primary next week.
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A closer look at Rick Santorum's economic platform
Mar 13, 2012
The Republican presidential candidate has been quite vague about his stance on a number of economic issues -- what's been his record so far, and what is his personal background?
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How gas prices are affecting Americans
Mar 8, 2012
According to the latest Gallup data, Americans could withstand over $5 a gallon for gasoline before they had to significantly change their buying habits.
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Businesses find opportunities in health reform law
Mar 2, 2012
For all the talk by Republicans about the dangers of "Obamacare," there are some who view the law as good for business.
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New voters swinging Virginia from red to blue
Feb 29, 2012
When Barack Obama won Virginia in 2008, it was the first time a Democrat carried the traditionally GOP state in a presidential election since 1964. Thanks to an influx of new hip, young voters, the president could win Virginia again.
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What Michigan means for the 2012 election
Feb 24, 2012
Leading up to the Michigan state primary on Tuesday, we check in with host Jeremy Hobson about how people in Michigan are feeling about the economy.
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