Paul Ryan influenced by top conservatives

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August 19, 2012

Paul Ryan influenced by top conservatives

The GOP vice presidential candidate's ideas also were nurtured by a libertarian professor and his small-town youth.
Published
August 19, 2012

Taking the liberty vote?

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson appeals to some fiscal conservatives and supporters of limited government, and may draw some voters from Mitt Romney
Published
August 19, 2012

Thousands turn out to hear Obama in New Hampshire

The president compares his proposals with the Republicans' and urges supporters to be positive.
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August 19, 2012

Campaigns vie for upper hand on Medicare

The issue is dicey for both sides because they view the program as having a role in reducing debt.
Published
August 18, 2012

Obamas get personal to connect with voters

The president and first lady tailor stories about their lives to relate to Americans struggling through hard economic times.

Published
August 18, 2012

Agency approves donating to campaigns via text message

WASHINGTON – A plea to text “donate” to 62262 (that’s O-B-A-M-A) may be coming to a political ad near you. The Federal Election Commission announced last week that it has approved legal guidance that will allow small political donations to be added to cell phone bills when a campaign supporter sends a specific text message. […]
Published
August 17, 2012

Ryan paid a higher federal tax rate than Romney

Paul Ryan paid 16 percent in 2010, and 20 percent in 2011 — a much higher rate than running mate Mitt Romney, who made significantly more money than Ryan during those years.
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August 17, 2012

Ryan’s hometown and the route back to prosperity

JANESVILLE, Wis. — A defining moment for Paul Ryan’s hometown came at the height of the Great Recession: General Motors, after nearly a century of making Chevrolets on the banks of the Rock River, shut down its oldest assembly plant and erased 6,000 jobs. A defining question of the campaign Ryan joined this week as […]
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August 17, 2012

Maine’s Ron Paul delegates seek injunction against RNC

The 21 delegates from Maine say the Republicans are exceeding their authority in their effort to deny seating them at the Republican National Convention later this month.
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August 17, 2012

Romney nixes Obama offer on tax return disclosure

A Romney spokesman says the Obama campaign's offer was a ploy to distract from "the issues that matter to voters."