Saturday, November 21, 2009

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4 Dark-Horse Republicans in 2012: Pawlenty, Sanford, Huntsman, and Cantor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty heads a list of 4 GOP dark-horse candidates for president in 2012. more >>

Michael Steele on the Mormon Factor in Romney's Defeat

The RNC chair's comments about Romney's Mormonism were politically incorrect but accurate. more >>

Should Democrats Avoid Running Catholic Presidential Candidates?

An archbishop says "serious Catholics" are harder on Catholic candidates who support abortion rights. more >>

How Congress and Candidates Would Create Jobs

Obama, McCain, Pelosi, and Boehner all have plans for job creation. more >>

5 Inexperienced U.S. Presidents

Many candidates have had little elected experience prior to becoming president. more >>

Health Buzz: MMR Vaccine and Autism, and Other Health News

Plastic chemical BPA, teens and sex, and where the presidential candidates stand on abortion. more >>

When a Candidate's Flip Isn't Always a Flop

Barack Obama has a harder task when he flips, as voters are still scratching their heads about him. more >>

The Presidential Candidates on Retirement

Plus, tips for saving, no matter who wins. more >>

Getting the Word Out About Candidates' Health

Should we put an independent panel of experts in charge of evaluating the evidence? more >>

Traders Give Up on Hillary

Obama has taken a commanding lead in the betting markets. more >>

Wall Street’s Take on the 2008 Candidates

The markets would probably prefer Romney, but he's in deep trouble. more >>

On Healthcare, Primary Opponents Differ Less Than Parties Do

Presidential candidates' healthcare proposals all differ, but their party affiliation matters most. more >>

Campaign Outlook

GOP's tack to the right will later require a sprint to the middle; Bill Clinton needs a timeout. more >>

Presidential Candidates Push Economic Stimulus Plans

Top advisers give their take on how best to prevent a recession. more >>

With Close Contests, Attack Politics Returns

Democrats' South Carolina debate symbolizes a revival of nasty and personal campaigns. more >>

Truce and War

As the Democrats tamp down their tiff, the Republicans go at it. more >>

The South Carolina Polling Bounce

Top spot in polling switches from Huckabee to McCain, with Giuliani fading. more >>

Economy Vexes GOP at South Carolina Debate

Candidates continue to ignore recession fears and economic anxiety. more >>

Headed for a Showdown

Upcoming contests will be tiebreakers for Clinton and Obama. more >>

One More Look at New Hampshire

Voting data reflect Gore/Clinton and Bradley/Obama similarities. more >>

A Look Ahead at Michigan

Speculation about the Michigan Republican primary. more >>

A Look Ahead at South Carolina

Polls show mixed results for the South Carolina Republican primary. more >>

Giuliani Tax Plan Is a Supply-Side Dream

But with few spending cuts, will even GOP voters buy into it? more >>

Struggling Romney Needs an 'Oprah Moment' to Win

Finance without voter romance ain't got a political chance. more >>

Floor Fights for the Nominations?

New Hampshire results leave the races upended for at least a while. more >>

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