U.S. Vice Presidential Hopefuls Spar in TV Debate
In their coverage following the vice presidential debate, many U.S. political pundits compare Vice President Biden’s aggressive style with challenger Paul Ryan’s more demure approach, and both Democrats and Republicans claim that their side won the exchange.
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Both Political Parties Court America’s Most Reliable Voters
Although only a little more than 13 percent of the population, Americans age 65 and over are the country's most reliable voters. After spending their careers paying into entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare, they are paying close attention to what candidates say as to how they will maintain them.
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In a Sea of Numbers, One Stands Out
The U.S. Labor Department releases the latest national unemployment rate. What does it mean for the presidential election?
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After First Debate, Incumbent Faces Re-energized Challenger
The Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. presidency face off in the first of three scheduled debates. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and President Obama each try to win the support of undecided voters.
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U.S. Helps Ensure Americans Overseas Can Vote
Even overseas, Americans should be able to vote. The U.S. military is supporting efforts to ensure those serving their nation far from home can still make their voices heard.
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Presidential Debates Come Too Late to Influence Some U.S. Voters
U.S. presidential candidates’ last, best chance to win votes will come too late for some voters because the first televised debate airs after early voting begins in some states.
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U.S. Comedians Eagerly Await Presidential Debates
Most U.S. voters have already decided between President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney ahead of the presidential debates, but up to 50 million people are expected to tune in. The debates are likely to confirm pre-existing impressions of the candidates, and could also generate material for U.S. comedians.
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Voter Registration Drives Assume New Urgency
Across the United States, various groups — both partisan and nonpartisan — are encouraging eligible Americans to register to vote so they can make their voices heard in the upcoming elections.
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U.S. Law Restricts, Protects Federal Workers
The Hatch Act bars federal employees from participating in political campaigns, protects them from political acts.
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Election Day: Democracy in Action
Election Day in the United States often arrives dressed as a carnival, ready to attract attention and excite voter interest.
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A Diverse Electorate
The voters to whom presidential candidates must appeal in 2012 have changed since Barack Obama was elected in 2008.
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Media and Campaigns
Americans get their election campaign news from broadcast news programs, television comedy shows, websites and many other sources besides their local daily newspaper.
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Women in Politics
As early as 1776, women in the United States were seeking equality in the arena of politics.
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Primary Elections
For U.S. national elections, the major political parties hold preliminary contests and meetings to help determine their candidates.