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Mitt Romney's Advice to College Grads: Start Having Babies As Soon As Possible

For "children are a heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward."

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| Thu May. 2, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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Obama Wants Mitt Romney’s Favorite Tax Break to Die

Making that happen won't be easy—and not just because of Republican obstructionism.

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| Fri Apr. 12, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Progressives Advise GOP: Back Off On the War on Women

Polling data shows that Republicans' stance on women's issues is hurting them, big time.

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| Wed Apr. 10, 2013 12:05 PM PDT
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Scott Prouty, the 47 Percent Video Source, Opens a Legal-Assistance Fund

After receiving physical and legal threats, he's started an online fund, and any funds that don't cover legal expenses will be used to help him achieve a lifelong dream: attending law school.

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| Thu Mar. 14, 2013 5:07 PM PDT

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"I Didn't Go There With a Grudge Against Romney"

Scott Prouty tells MSNBC he chose to give the "47 percent" video to David Corn because of his reporting on Romney's Chinese investments.

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| Thu Mar. 14, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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Meet Scott Prouty, the 47 Percent Video Source

For months, he and I shared a big secret and repeatedly discussed whether he should go public or stay hidden.

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| Tue Mar. 12, 2013 6:51 PM PDT
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Mitt Romney's "Twisted" Defense of His 47 Percent Rant

In an interview with Fox News, the failed presidential candidate tries again to explain the video that rocked the election.

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| Mon Mar. 4, 2013 10:26 AM PST

In the Future, Everyone Will Have a Super-PAC

Nastier campaigns, "laundered" donations, untold millions: Welcome to the 2014 elections.

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| Mon Jan. 28, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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Dark Money Group Promised the IRS it Would Stay Out of Politics, Then Didn't

Americans for Responsible Leadership, which California officials have accused of "campaign money laundering," promised the IRS it would not engage in elections.

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| Fri Jan. 4, 2013 4:00 AM PST

The Story Behind the 47 Percent Video

It took months to get the scoop that rocked the 2012 election.

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| Fri Dec. 28, 2012 4:20 PM PST
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Corn on "Hardball": Romney Out-Lied Obama

Did the mainstream press blow the biggest campaign story of 2012?

Wed Dec. 12, 2012 5:37 PM PST

Corn on Hardball: Binders Full of Women, Legitimate Rape, 47 Percent, and Other Memorable Election Quotes

The most memorable gaffes, bitchslaps, and comebacks of the election.

Mon Dec. 10, 2012 6:25 PM PST

"47 Percent" Remark: Quote of the Year

It beats out "binders full of women" for prestigious Yale list of most notable lines.

Mon Dec. 10, 2012 8:30 AM PST

GOP Resurrects Plan to Rig Electoral College

After Romney got walloped on November 6, Republicans want to change how electoral votes are awarded.

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| Fri Dec. 7, 2012 4:00 AM PST

The GOP Channels Romney on Latest Debt Deal Offer

Republican's latest budget plan is not a plan.

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| Tue Dec. 4, 2012 12:23 PM PST
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Mitt Romney: Truly the 47 Percent Man

The number that defined him ends up defining his loss.

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 8:15 AM PST

Jerry Falwell-Linked Lawyer: It's Romney's Fault Gay Marriage Won in 2012

Liberty University's Mat Staver says Romney depressed turnout by not campaigning on social issues.

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| Mon Nov. 19, 2012 1:32 PM PST
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GOP Repudiation of Romney on "Gifts"? Don't Be Fooled

Conservatives still see America as divided between makers and takers.

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| Fri Nov. 16, 2012 2:17 PM PST

Corn on MSNBC: Romney Still Thinks Obama Supporters Are Moochers

Romney tells donors Obama only won because he promised "big gifts" to his supporters.

Thu Nov. 15, 2012 5:42 PM PST
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Meet the Stars of "2012: The Movie"

Jon Hamm as Mitt Romney. Steven Seagal as Joe Biden. Casting the inevitable TV movie based on the 2012 election.

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| Sat Nov. 10, 2012 4:00 AM PST