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VIDEO: Republicans heap praise on Ann Romney’s convention speech

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But amidst the praise, some Republicans are still hoping to see and hear Mitt Romney, their presidential candidate, make a powerful, uniting speech on Thursday night. They’re also hoping he’ll speak specifically and in a way that appeals to women voters.

New polls show Obama with slight lead over Romney as conventions near

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As first deadline looms, Akin resists calls to withdraw from Senate race

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VIDEO: GOP Senate candidate from Missouri ignites firestorm over ‘legitimate rape’ comment

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Women Score in Key Senate Races

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Senate Races to Watch: Connecticut and Missouri

As Senate races tighten around the country, we’re back on their trail today to take a look at the fight for seats in two key states: Connecticut and Missouri. In Connecticut, Republican Linda McMahon has spent millions and produced strong TV ads in her second consecutive Senate election, this time against Democratic Representative Chris Murphy. […]

Republican Rep. Todd Akin on the New GOP Budget Plan

Last week House GOP leaders unveiled a bold new 2013 budget blueprint, promising to cut government spending and reverse rising federal deficits.  The budget proposal — “The Path to Prosperity” —  aims to tame the national debt by overhauling Medicare and cutting deeply into a number of politically sensitive federal programs. The proposal also looks to reshuffle […]

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