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Chris Christie 2016: Hurricane Sandy Could Have Helped His Presidency Chances

Chris Christie 2016: Hurricane Sandy Could Have Helped His Presidency Chances

Alex Marin in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

The outspoken politico, who ruffled Republican feathers by praising President Obama's response to Hurricane Sandy, continues to stir rumors about a potential 2016 presidential run.

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Popular Vote 2012: The Shocker is That Romney Lost in the South, A Region That May Be Blue in 2016

Popular Vote 2012: The Shocker is That Romney Lost in the South, A Region That May Be Blue in 2016

Chris Miles in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

The absolutely shocking things we learned from the 2012 election is that 1) Romney probably lost because he lost the South and 2) Republicans can’t count on the South to deliver wins anymore.

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Obama Priorities Through 2016 Must Include Immigration, Welfare and Tax Reform

Obama Priorities Through 2016 Must Include Immigration, Welfare and Tax Reform

Frank Hagler in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

Energy, climate change, drug policy and gun control legislation are important issues, but they are not going to define Obama’s second term.

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Popular Vote 2012: Why Romney Did Better Than McCain in 2008, But Still Got Crushed

Popular Vote 2012: Why Romney Did Better Than McCain in 2008, But Still Got Crushed

Alex Marin in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

As of Friday, Romney had a total of 60,221,746 votes. McCain received 59,948,323 popular votes in 2008.

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Virginia Election Results: Who Won this Key Swing State

Virginia Election Results: Who Won this Key Swing State

Caitlin Howarth in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

Virginia became one of the country's newest swing states in 2008, making it a hot race to watch again in 2012. Follow live for updates on the presidential race and down-ballot contests.

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Election 2012 Results: Obama Reelection Will Help Minorities in the US and Around the World

Election 2012 Results: Obama Reelection Will Help Minorities in the US and Around the World

Lakshmi Sarah in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

What does President Obama's re-election mean for people of color, minorities and immigrant populations around the world?

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113th Congress: Lack of Diversity in the GOP is Reflected in Congress

113th Congress: Lack of Diversity in the GOP is Reflected in Congress

Crystal Lewis in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

In the aftermath of the election, concern about issues of diversity within the electorate have shifted to include diversity within our representative bodies. How can the GOP expand its reach?

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2012 Popular Vote: Young Voter Turnout, Feminist Gains this Election Were No Mistake

2012 Popular Vote: Young Voter Turnout, Feminist Gains this Election Were No Mistake

Cassandra Leveille in 2012 Elections 6 months ago

While pundits and politicians alike focused on getting out the vote before the election, the role of slower forms of political activism and organizing, online and off, must not be forgotten.

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