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How your job shapes your vote for president
Thursday, May 24, 2012
According to Gallup, what you do for a living, not how much money you make, may determine your vote in November.
Obama mines Silicon Valley
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Hollywood isn't the only place in California with lots of campaign money. The Bay Area also has many deep pocket donors -- especially in the Silicon Valley, the home of many tech billionaires.
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Which candidate can better steer the economy?
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Gallup's latest polls reveal which presidential candidate Americans believe can best fix the U.S. economy.
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A fundraising boost from same-sex marriage
Monday, May 14, 2012
President Obama's shift on same-sex marriage might have opened the door to more fundraising.
President Obama returns to Hollywood
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The president seeks more Hollywood cash now that GOP challenger Mitt Romney is cutting into his Wall Street donations.
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Gay rights got two wins today
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage today, and the executive director of the Family Equality Council rung the New York Stock Exchange's closing bell.
President Obama speaks on Afghanistan drawdown
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
America's role in the war in Afghanistan is winding down, according to President Obama, who gave a speech in Kabul, Afghanistan last night.
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It's the economy, stupid... right?
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Commentator and economist Patrick Anderson puts that theory to the test.
Wall Street turning cold shoulder to Obama
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
In 2008, bankers and traders were among Obama's big donors. This year, many are now embracing Romney.
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President Obama targets oil price manipulators
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
President Obama announced a new crackdown on illegal manipulation of oil prices by traders. He's asking for stronger regulations, bigger penalties for violators and more cops on the regulatory beat.
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