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Candidates are hoping you'll buy their rhetoric — as well as their merchandise

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Rose Conlon Oct 7, 2019
Hats, tees, totes and hoodies are big business in political fundraising. More and more, the same salesmanship is being applied to policies.
Democratic presidential candidates on stage at the second round of primary debates in July in Detroit.
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Cuba to elect new leader as Raúl Castro leaves presidency

by Jed Kim Apr 18, 2018
History is being made in Cuba today. Cuba’s National Assembly is expected to decide on a new president. It will be the first time in more than 50 years that someone who isn’t a Castro will be leading the country.…
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Will France abandon the euro?

by Mark Garrison Mar 9, 2017
The U.K. voted to leave the EU last June in a turbulent move. Will we see similar changes in France?
A view of euro banknotes.
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What can the tech industry expect in a Trump administration?

by Molly Wood Nov 9, 2016
The president-elect wants to bring Apple's manufacturing back to the U.S.
Republican Presidential-elect Donald Trump gives a speech next to his Vice President-elect Mike Pence during election night.
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Wall Street economists: Trump presidency could trigger recession

by Lewis Wallace Sep 19, 2016
Citigroup has released its latest election forecast.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Virginia Beach.
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The black market for campaign email lists

by Kai Ryssdal Dec 15, 2015
A Politico story looks into the lucrative market for candidate donor emails.
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