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Paul Ryan: Obama Won't Take Away Your Guns

In a testy interview, the GOP vice presidential nominee undermines a top Republican talking point.

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| Tue Oct. 9, 2012 8:26 AM PDT

The Hack Gap Rears Its Ugly Head Yet Again

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| Mon Oct. 8, 2012 9:49 PM PDT

Corn on "Hardball": Romney Attacks Obama's Foreign Policy

Mitt Romney takes an aggressive stance on foreign policy.

Mon Oct. 8, 2012 6:42 PM PDT

Bloggingheads: Voting Rights and Debate Reax

I discuss voting rights and the aftermath of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's first debate with The Nation/Colorlines reporter Brentin Mock.

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| Mon Oct. 8, 2012 12:50 PM PDT

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Barack Obama: The $1 Billion Candidate

The president's latest fundraising haul puts him on pace to make campaign finance history.

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| Sat Oct. 6, 2012 10:26 AM PDT
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The BLS Employment Figures May Have Been Unfairly Hurting Obama, Not Helping Him

The federal agency actually undercounted jobs recently—possibly damaging the president's reelection chances.

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| Sat Oct. 6, 2012 10:03 AM PDT

Romney on 47 Percent: Who's Sorry Now?

He finally says he was wrong, but he doesn't say what he was wrong about.

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| Fri Oct. 5, 2012 7:40 AM PDT

Why Obama Didn't Mention the 47 Percent Video

Pundits are baffled, but a top campaign official explains why the president steered clear of Romney's inflammatory remarks—for now.

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| Thu Oct. 4, 2012 7:01 AM PDT

Big Bird Takes Over the Internet

Romney's "Big Bird" name check was Twitter's favorite debate moment.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 8:09 PM PDT

Top Tweets From the First Presidential Debate

Real-time reactions the Obama-Romney debate in Denver.

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 | Wed Oct. 3, 2012 6:16 PM PDT

A Reader's Guide to the Presidential Debates

Here's everything you need to know about the policies and posturing on display in Denver, and Danville, and beyond.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 3:06 PM PDT

Anti-Abortion Group Launches New Super-PAC

"Women Speak Out" plans to spend $500,000 on ads in swing states.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 11:15 AM PDT
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"We Have a Horse Race Again"

Will Romney's strong debate performance in Denver really move the electoral needle?

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 11:11 AM PDT

Poll: GOP Brand Is Still "Dog Food"

Republicans are reportedly sitting on a serious image problem.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 8:43 AM PDT
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Yes, We Have Presidential Debate Bingo

Looking for a way to while away the time during tonight's platitude-fest? Look no further.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 8:35 AM PDT
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5 Debate Questions for Obama on Libya

A few debate questions moderators could ask about the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 6:47 AM PDT
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WATCH: Romney's and Obama's Best Worst Debate Moments Ever

Cringe-worthy video clips? You don't have to wait till Wednesday night for those.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

The Truth About Attacks on Our Diplomats

Shocker: When terrorists attack US interests abroad, they don't distinguish between administrations that are "projecting weakness" or practicing "peace through strength."

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Mitt Romney's Outsourcing History Highlighted In New Obama Ad

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 11:59 AM PDT

Chart: A Grisly Milestone in Afghanistan

US military deaths in Afghanistan have reportedly surpassed 2,000, but sources say the death toll is actually higher. We break down the numbers.

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 8:48 AM PDT