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Red States Move to Change Voting Laws Ahead of 2012 Election: Are They Doing it to Hurt Democrats?

With their eyes set keenly on the upcoming 2012 presidential elections, several Republican-led states have either passed or initiated legislation this year that severely hampers certain citizens’ ability to vote, a move that some critics have said is a blatant … Continue reading

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US Election 2012: Is Barack Obama an underdog?

A look around the political landscape paints a grim picture for President Obama’s re-election prospects. Telegraph (U.K) Related articles Can Newt Gingrich Beat Barack Obama? (usnews.com) This Is Barack Obama’s Re-Election Chart On InTrade – Does It Look Familiar To … Continue reading

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The GOP is trying to rig the electoral college

The first part of the strategy has been unfolding for months. Since the 2010 elections brought Republicans to power in numerous swing states, officials in many of those states have made it harder for minority, poor and young voters to … Continue reading

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Obama Signals GOP 2012 Election To Be Referendum On Rich’s Taxes

Obama’s argument is that while he wants the same as most Americans based on polling, Republicans would let the burden of deficit reduction fall on the poor and middle class and oppose any effort to raise taxes on millionaires, billionaires … Continue reading

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No Joke, No Hyperbole: 2012 May Be America’s Final Election

There is a good chance that President Obama will win the 2012 popular vote by a comfortable margin, but lose the electoral college because Republican legislatures are changing the rules about how electors are chosen. Instead of winner-take-all, the results … Continue reading

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The Old Electoral College Switcheroo: The Devastating Consequences of Pennsylvania’s Proposal to Game the Electoral College

With a close 2012 presidential race approaching, Republican-dominated legislature is now looking to deliver a big blow to President Obama’s electoral strategy. The state is debating whether to switch its allocation of its Electoral College votes from the winner-take-all system … Continue reading

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5M New Christian Voters Can Decide 2012 Election, Group Says

A non-profit group in liberal Silicon Valley is seeking to register 5 million new Christian conservative voters from across the country, who according to its research, can decide the 2012 presidential election and bring the biblical worldview to the forefront … Continue reading

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The most right-wing government in American history?

Significant trends point to a Republican Party  sweep of the 2012 elections, bringing with it the most right-wing government in American history. OpEdNews Related articles Demographic Trends in the Republican Party (blogcritics.org)

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Sarah Palin 2012: Could She Hurt the Republican Party’s Quest for the Presidency?

Now back to the Republican Party’s worst nightmare. What is it? Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin enters the race, but not as candidate vying for the Republican Party’s 2012 nomination, but as a third party candidate on the Tea Party … Continue reading

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Perry vs. Romney: Does it matter whom Obama faces in 2012? In short, yes.

Even with high unemployment and a sluggish economy, it still matters whom the Republican Party nominates to face Obama. For now, Romney appears likely to be a tougher foe than Perry. CSM Related articles Obama team zeroes in on Romney … Continue reading

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Obama Picks a Fight to Define 2012 Election: Margaret Carlson

Last week, Obama dropped the demeanor of the Grand Compromiser and came out swinging in his address to a joint session of Congress. He kept his dukes up on his jobs tour, which he pointedly began in Richmond, Virginia, home … Continue reading

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US election 2012: Michele Bachmann claims vaccine causes ‘retardation’

Michele Bachmann has come under fire for claiming a vaccine to combat sexually transmitted diseases, supported by her Republican rival Rick Perry, causes “retardation”. Telegraph UK Related articles Michele Bachmann gets no laughs from Jay Leno | Richard Adams (guardian.co.uk) … Continue reading

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One Thing Can Stop Corporations From Buying the 2012 Election: Transparency

Corporations can spend unlimited money on broadcast ads, according to the seminal Citizens United decision. We must require them to reveal how much money they are spending and where it’s going. Atlantic Related articles DiNapoli gets three corporations to disclose … Continue reading

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2012 Candidates Playing Catchup With Mobile Tech-Savvy Voters

… for today’s politicians, there is more to implementing a successful new technology strategy than several well-placed Tweets. Personal mobile devices now outnumber desktop/laptop computers. And if Nielsen Mobile is correct is reporting that 83% of mobile phone owners are … Continue reading

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Democrats Fret Aloud Over Obama’s Chances

Democrats are expressing growing alarm about President Obama’s re-election prospects and, in interviews, are openly acknowledging anxiety about the White House’s ability to strengthen the president’s standing over the next 14 months. NYT

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Huntsman struggles to keep candidacy alive

The Utah Republican was a long shot from the beginning: He’s tried to be the voice of reason in a field that has been courting the angry voter. In New Hampshire, he makes a last stand. LAT Related articles Huntsman: … Continue reading

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Evangelical pastors heed a political calling for 2012

Formerly apolitical preachers in states like Iowa, backed by astute organizers and big donors, are mobilizing congregations for the election. LAT Related articles Iowa GOP tentatively sets caucuses for Jan. 3 (seattletimes.nwsource.com) Mitt Romney Leads in Iowa Poll (blogs.wsj.com)

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Mormonism takes center stage at conservative event

At the Values Voter summit in Washington, Robert Jeffress, a prominent evangelical leader, told reporters that Mormonism was a cult and that Romney was not a Christian. Jeffress is a supporter of a Romney rival, Texas Gov. Rick Perry , … Continue reading

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Tim Pawlenty endorses Mitt Romney for GOP nomination

Several candidates had been courting Pawlenty and his supporters following his withdrawal from the race in August, after depleting his campaign account and registering a poor showing at the Iowa Straw Poll. Yet, with Pawlenty’s low standing in the polls … Continue reading

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Haley Barbour to join ‘super PAC’ for 2012 fundraising

American Crossroads, the well-funded conservative group that played a crucial role in the Republican wave election last year, is bringing rainmaker Haley Barbour on board and doubling its fundraising goal for the 2012 contest… WaPo Related articles Haley Barbour To … Continue reading

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