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Obama's familiar tagline

Jan 19, 2012
President Obama has released his first TV ad of the 2012 election campaign.

Tea Party, Republicans await S.C. primary

Jan 19, 2012
We speak to one of the founding members of the Tea Party in South Carolina about which candidate she favors and why.

Republicans no shoe-in to retake presidency

Jan 18, 2012
Commentator Jamal Simmons says weak GOP candidates give Obama the edge despite economy.

The economy is a ball and chain around Obama's ankle

Jan 18, 2012
Commentator Todd Buchholz says Americans aren't afraid to fire the president when times are tough.

Unemployment will be big issue in S.C. primary

Jan 17, 2012
The two Republican primaries so far this year have been in states with relatively healthy economies. That isn't the case in South Carolina, where presidential hopefuls hit the ballot next.

Fashion designers fundraise for Obama

Jan 12, 2012
By supporting the Democratic president, designers risk alienating customers.

For public good, not for profit.

Super PACS gain power in 2012 election season

Jan 11, 2012
After a 2010 Supreme Court decision, independent organizations are gaining increasing power in national elections.

When American politicians recycle

Jan 11, 2012
Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary last night. But why did his victory speech sound so familiar?

Can good unemployment numbers be bad?

Jan 11, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says they can be for President Obama.