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White House Stays Optimistic that 'Fiscal Cliff' Can be Avoided
Tweet Share on Facebook November 26, 2012 CommentPresident Barack Obama remains optimistic his administration and congressional leaders can come together to make a deal that would avoid the harsh tax increases and across-the-board spending cuts set to take effect at the beginning of the new year.
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Top Up-and-Comers for Democrats and Republicans
Tweet Share on Facebook November 25, 2012 CommentAs the dust from the 2012 campaign settles, the political class is already chattering about 2016 presidential contenders. But beyond the names that rose to the top during the most recent election cycle lies a crop of farm team politicians ready for the Bigs. Here's a rundown of Democrats and Republicans who are on the verge of getting drafted into the starting line-up.
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Ron Paul's Strengths May Provide GOP Roadmap to Success
Tweet Share on Facebook November 23, 2012 CommentOne of the top messages Republicans are taking away from the 2012 election is that unless they can find a way to connect with younger and more diverse voters, their political party is destined to continue racking up electoral losses. As party leaders search for solutions, they may want to look at a shining example within their own party – Ron Paul.
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Obama Pledges Support for Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts During Staten Island Visit
Tweet Share on Facebook November 15, 2012 CommentSurveying damage left in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, President Barack Obama pledged to work with Congress to fund recovery efforts and tapped a member of his cabinet to head rebuilding efforts during a trip to Staten Island Thursday.
"There's still a lot of clean-up to do … that's FEMA's primary task," Obama said. "What we've also already heard is that there is going to be some long-term building required."
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Top GOP Leaders Reject Romney's Election Day Assessment
Tweet Share on Facebook November 15, 2012 CommentThe nationwide drubbing of Republicans is reverberating across the country, from state party chairs to Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney himself. But the lessons GOP-ers are taking away vary, from leaders ready to do an about face on issues like immigration, and others who blame losses on "gifts" from President Barack Obama or voter fraud by "dozens" of black voters in rural Maine towns.
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GOP Outspent Dems on Ads, But Lost on 'Jobs' Messaging
Tweet Share on Facebook November 13, 2012 CommentEffective television advertising, lead by powerful spots highlighting domestic manufacturing jobs and demonizing corporate outsourcing, was a large part of how President Barack Obama earned re-election and Democrats successfully expanded their Senate majority, according to media experts.
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Republicans Engage in Soul-Searching Over Election Day
Tweet Share on Facebook November 9, 2012 CommentImmediately following Election Day, Republicans were already engaging in the much bally-hooed "soul-searching" called for by pundits given the day's disastrous results.
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Who Won, Who Lost on Election Day
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2012 CommentWinners
Gay Rights
Going into Election Day, gay rights supporters were 0-35 when it came to state referenda restricting same-sex marriage rights. In one night, the country appeared to meet its tipping point on an issue that has trended toward acceptance. In Maine, Maryland, and Washington, citizens voted to allow gay marriage and in one other, Minnesota, they voted against a ban on it. Maine was the first state to be called and also carries the distinction of the question being brought forward through a citizen initiative, rather than at the behest of state lawmakers. Just three years ago, the Pine Tree State voted down a similar measure.
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Somber Mood at Romney Election Night Headquarters in Boston
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2012 CommentBOSTON—From early on in the election night, the crowd gathered at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to celebrate a Mitt Romney presidential victory lacked energy. And instead of feting a new president, the Republican faithful watched somberly as state after battleground state was called for President Barack Obama.
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Looking Ahead: Top Contenders for the 2016 Presidential Election
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2012 CommentEven though the 2012 election was just decided, it's never too early to start looking ahead to the next presidential election. Both Democrats and Republicans have a slate of bright prospects on the horizon. Here's a look at the hottest names in 2016 politics right now.
