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There's No Question, Romney Changed the Game

Obama will need to be both aggressive and presidential in the second debate.

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Mitt Romney Breaks His Losing Streak

Both the conventions and the “47 percent” remark helped Democrats. Time is running short for Republicans.

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Shades of 1996

Unless Mitt Romney does something—quick—he could see GOP donors abandon him, just as they did Bob Dole.

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Obama’s Uptick

Optimism about the economy is coming at the right time for the president and the wrong time for Mitt Romney.

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Obama’s a Good Bet

The president has the election advantage -- for now.

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Democrats Could Keep the Senate

Republicans are looking at more toss-up races.

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Analysis: It turns out Democrats could keep the Senate

A mix of factors has combined to give the party a fighting chance of holding their majority.

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What Women Want

They’d like to see President Obama act more like a leader and Mitt Romney act less like a rich guy.

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The Race Shouldn’t Be Close

But it is, and that’s partly due to Mitt Romney’s own personality and some missteps by his campaign.

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How Romney Can Change the Subject

The GOP candidate's pick for vice president likely won’t be a game-changer, but it could at least help him shift the focus.

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Negative Impressions Hold Romney Back

Low personal approval seems to be preventing the GOP candidate from fully capitalizing on the sluggish economy.

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Another Recession?

The economic news keeps going from bad to worse.

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Dreams Deferred for the Middle Class

Democrats (and Republicans) should read James Carville and Stan Greenberg's new book.

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Skip Electoral College Math

Concentrate on the popular vote in the presidential race, not the Electoral College. It’s a waste of time.

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Bye-Bye 'Wave' Elections

Don’t count on a fourth straight wave election for the House.

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Obama, Backed Into a Corner

The president's reelection campaign has little choice but to try to discredit Mitt Romney and hope that voters find him unpalatable.

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The Wrong Fight in Wisconsin

Opponents of Gov. Scott Walker never should have mounted a recall effort. The public wasn’t with them.

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Trouble for Obama

Dig into the polling numbers and you'll find some warning signs for the president heading into the general election.

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Obama? Romney? Flip a Coin

All signs point to a presidential race that will be very tight. Neither candidate seems capable of pulling away.

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Crowds vs. Experts

Not all opinions are created equal. If you’re a political prognosticator, you learn which ones you can ignore.