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John Avlon Avlon and Hoover on Biden/McConnell Alchemy – Starting Point – CNN

Avlon and Hoover on Biden/McConnell Alchemy – Starting Point – CNN

While the House struggled to reach a compromise, President Obama released his two secret weapons: Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Mitch McConnell. CNN contributors John Avlon and Margaret Hoover discuss their success. Hoover says, “We found the secret formula, … Continue reading

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GOP Keeps Social Issues in the Closet – OutFront – CNN

The Obama campaign woke up to good news today with new polls in three swing states that has President Barack Obama exceeding 50% support among like voters. Obama also holds a lead of nine to 12 points over Republican opponent … Continue reading

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Early Voting – OutFront – CNN

With 43 days until election day, chances are you can vote right now if you don’t want to wait until November 6th. By the end of this month, voters in 30 states will be able to cast their ballots in … Continue reading

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Toothless Watchdogs – OutFront – CNN

Despite President Barack Obama’s lead in new polls, he has been outspent pro-Romney Super PACs. John Avlon has been looking at the Super PAC economy all week and how the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) … Continue reading

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Dark Money Shuffle – OutFront – CNN

A federal appeals court Tuesday overturned a ruling that would have tightened disclosure rules for political donations. The decision may make it even harder to follow the money trail at a time when record amounts of money are being poured … Continue reading

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The Super PAC Economy – OutFront – CNN

One problem Mitt Romney doesn’t have is raising money. The Super PAC supporting him has already raked in more than 65-million-dollars. That’s more than outside groups in total spent at this point in the 2008 election. CNN Contributor John Avlon … Continue reading

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Romney Leaked Audio – OutFront – CNN

On a day when Mitt Romney is trying to retool his message, undercover video has emerged of Romney at a private fundraiser earlier this year – joking about how being Latino might have helped his campaign. The video was obtained … Continue reading

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Clinton the Closer – OutFront – CNN

Fresh off his star turn at the Democratic convention, Former President Bill Clinton hits the campaign trail Tuesday for President Barack Obama in a crucial swing state, Florida. The former president’s power is not lost on the White House. A … Continue reading

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The Super PAC Economy – OutFront – CNN

John Avlon talks about the power of the super PAC economy when GOP VP Paul Ryan meets billionaire Sheldon Adelson.  

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Joe Biden Chains Gaffe – OutFront – CNN

John Avlon discusses with a panel the outrage over Joe Biden’s latest gaffe that the Romney campaign calls a ‘new low’.  

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Dueling budget Plans: Romney-Ryan – OutFront – CNN

John Avlon discusses with a panel the Romney-Ryan and Obama budget plans.  

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Mediscare Tactics – OutFront – CNN

John Avlon talks to the Obama campaign Press Secretary Ben Labolt about the ‘mediscare’ attacks.  

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Fact Checking Obama Campaign Ads – OutFront – CNN

Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney and President Obama are exchanging some strong jabs in new ads. But do their attack lines add up? OutFront tonight: Glenn Kessler, Fact Checker for The Washington Post

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Obama and Black Voters – OutFront – CNN

Can President Barack Obama depend on 2008-level of support from black voters in November? A new report by the National Urban League says black voters could tip the election this year by staying home and costing the president’s crucial votes … Continue reading

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Interview with James Clyburn – OutFront – CNN

CNN Contributor John Avlon talks to U.S. Rep. James Clyburn about Wednesday’s Senate vote on extending Bush-era tax cuts. OutFront tonight: Fmr. Super Committee member and U.S. Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC).

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House Plans to Extend Cuts – OutFront – CNN

The Senate today voted on competing Democrat and Republican plans on extending the Bush tax cuts. The Democrat-led Senate passed its plan to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for middle income Americans. CNN contributor John Avlon says today’s vote is … Continue reading

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Ohio Voting Laws – OutFront – CNN

CNN contributor John Avlon discusses the importance of Ohio in the 2012 presidential elections. OutFront tonight: The Daily Beast Contributor Mark McKinnon and CNN Contributor Roland Martin.

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US City Economies – OutFront – CNN

Another California city is preparing for bankruptcy: Compton is due to run out of money on September 1. That would make it the fourth California city to go under since June. John Avlon speaks with Austan Goolsbee about the state … Continue reading

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Is Romney’s Faith Taboo Subject – OutFront – CNN

Fifty-two years after John F. Kennedy broke a barrier by becoming the first non-protestant president, Mitt Romney’s Mormonism is proving to be a thorny issue, in part, because we don’t know how to talk about it, honestly, thoughtfully and respectfully. … Continue reading

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