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Top Tweets From the First Presidential Debate

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

—By the Mother Jones news team

 | 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
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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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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

The Emotional Power of the "47 Percent" Comments Explained

The Washington Post on why Romney's now infamous comments are "taking a toll" more than his other gaffes.

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 7:37 AM PDT

Romney Says He Won't Deport DREAMers…Immediately

After months of silence, the GOP candidate weighs in on the president's plan to let young immigrants brought to the country as children remain in America.

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 7:19 AM PDT
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Inside the Obama Campaign's Hard Drive

Obama's tech guru and his microtargeting whiz kids are building a new kind of Chicago machine. Can they help the president hold on to the Oval Office?

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Mitt Romney Loves a Good Gun Conspiracy

The presidential candidate rolls with paranoid NRA talk while ignoring mass shooting victims.

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

WATCH: Welcome to Willard's World! [Fiore Cartoon]

Willard Mitt Romney's fantastical world rarely lines up with reality.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 12:06 PM PDT

What the Presidential Debates Won't Tell You

A guide to the most important issues you won't hear discussed at the upcoming presidential debates.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 11:53 AM PDT

Bloggingheads: Corn and Wright Discuss the 47 Percent Story

More on the fallout from the secret Romney video.

Mon Oct. 1, 2012 6:54 AM PDT
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New Poll: Mitt's Got a Serious Swing State Problem

He trails the president by 11 points in the battleground states he needs to oust Obama.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 5:56 AM PDT
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Why This Man Won't Be the Next Nader

Meet Virgil Goode, the Koran-bashing, puppy-loving Virginian whose campaign was supposed to cost Mitt Romney the election.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

11 Debate Questions for Romney on Taxes

The candidate has dodged specifics on both his personal taxes and his proposed tax policies. Here's a good chance to pin him down.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Yes We LAN

What do our wifi networks tell us about President Obama's chances in November?

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| Fri Aug. 10, 2012 5:21 PM PDT