Challengers usually thrive when the economy is poor, but the former Massachusetts governor hasn’t budged in months. What’s going on?
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What’s the Matter in Colorado?
Is Romney actually leading in the Centennial State?
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Potlandia
Voters in three states are going to decide whether their states should legalize marijuana for recreational use in November—but don’t expect the rest of the country to follow suit soon.
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Obama’s Advantage in the States
State-level data provides a significantly different picture of this election.
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Is Obama Misreading the Public?
Polls show that the president’s rhetoric might not be aligned with what the public wants. But that’s only if you read them superficially.
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Teflon Don?
Is Mitt Romney actually resilient to gaffes and attacks from the Obama campaign?
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The Enthusiasm Question
Obama maintains high support among Latinos, but will they turn out to vote for him?
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Ads Succeed in Making Voters Dislike Both Candidates
The early barrage of negative ads has made voters dislike both Obama and Romney. A new poll shows that 43 percent of Americans hold a somewhat or very negative view of President Obama (up from 37 percent a year ago) and 40 percent have a somewhat or very negative view of Mitt Romney (up from […]
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The Gary Johnson Effect
Could the New Mexico governor spoil the presidential election?
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Presidential Race Tightening in New Mexico
The presidential race appears to be tightening in New Mexico, where Obama’s former lead of 15 points has dwindled to 5 points. Polls have shown that if Romney picks Governor Susana Martinez (R-NM) as his running mate, he has a decent shot at winning the state, not to mention gaining more votes among women and […]
