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Chris Christie Drops Bomb on GOP Leaders – CNN.com
It’s why the American people hate Congress. Unlike the people in Congress, we have actual responsibilities.” New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped a bomb on Republican House Speaker John Boehner and Congress for refusing to allow a vote on Hurricane … Continue reading
Romney’s Rorschach Test – CNN
‘Severe conservative’ or ‘Massachusetts moderate’, which one of these terms would you use to describe Mitt Romney? If you’re having a hard time picking just one of those two options, you might not be alone. CNN Contributor John Avlon speculates … Continue reading
Goodbye, Postal Service? – CNN.com
It’s the time of year for dashing through the snow to the crowded post office, with arms full of holiday gifts for family and friends. Not to break the atmosphere of holiday cheer, but this Christmas could be the last … Continue reading
Don’t Let This Moment Pass Without Acting on Gun Control – CNN.com
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us confront reality. In the wake of the slaughter of first graders in Newtown, Connecticut, there are signs that the country — and Congress — are ready to confront the cancer of gun … Continue reading
Fiscal Cliff a ‘Self-Inflicted Crisis – CNN
The country is only 27 days away from tumbling over the fiscal cliff. Yet, neither side is budging to come closer to a deal. CNN Contributor John Avlon says that most politicians don’t want to go over the cliff, but some … Continue reading
Beware the Fiscal Cliff Deniers – CNN.com
Washington is playing chicken with the fiscal cliff — the combination of automatic tax hikes and deep spending cuts in 2013 that could plummet our recovering economy back into recession. Brinksmanship is back while the clock ticks. Responsible voices in … Continue reading
The man Who Changed Baseball Forever – OutFront – CNN
Marvin Miller died Tuesday at the age of 95. And here’s why you should know his name: Miller transformed the game of baseball even though he never put on a uniform.
The Man Who Changed Baseball Forever – CNN.com
Marvin Miller died Tuesday at the age of 95. And here’s why you should know his name: Miller transformed the game of baseball even though he never put on a uniform. This slight union lawyer was considered the enemy of … Continue reading
Don’t Fear the Gover – Republicans Wisely Break with Grover Norquist – CNN.com
Who’s afraid of Grover Norquist? Fewer and fewer Republicans, thankfully. In recent days, the declarations of independence from Norquist’s absolutist anti-tax pledge have been coming fast and furious. Add Southern Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Lindsey Graham to the growing list, … Continue reading
Battleground Blog: How the Swing Counties Swung – CNN.com
Over the last two months of the campaign, CNN focused on the swing districts of swing states as a way of looking at who would win the election. From Jefferson County Colorado and Loudon County Virginia on CNN’s OutFront’s Final … Continue reading
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Independent and Centrist Voters Breaking with Precedent – CNN.com
The final polls are out and behind the national horserace is a fascinating dynamic – Mitt Romney is narrowly winning independent voters while President Obama is winning centrist voters by a nearly 20-point margin. For example, here in the must-win … Continue reading
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What’s Really at Stake in Election 2012 – CNN.com
The stakes in this election go far beyond just who takes the oath of office in January. Each of us is faced with choices that will have huge ramifications in our nation for decades — and the choice is not … Continue reading
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Stand up for Centrist Candidates – CNN.com
There’s more to Election Day than just the presidential campaign. The polarization of the parties has led directly to the divided and dysfunctional Congress we’ve seen over the past two years, leading to the lowest congressional approval ratings in recent … Continue reading
Battleground Blog: Ohio’s Senators Weigh in on Romney Jeep Ad Controversy – CNN.com
Here in Ohio and other Rust Belt battleground states where this election will be decided – the auto bailouts are a personal, political and pocket-book issue. The latest campaign skirmish over the auto industry concerns comments Mitt Romney made on … Continue reading
Romney’s disputed Jeep claims – CNN
John Avlon offers his take on a controversy surrounding some claims Mitt Romney has made about the auto industry.
Romney, Obama battle for Ohio – OutFront – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon is traveling with CNN Election Express to a state that may call the election: Ohio.
Shooting Survivor Dean Kahler Passionate About Race – CNN
John Avlon speaks with Dean Kahler, a survivor of the Kent State shooting who is passionate about the 2012 election.
Battleground Blog: Shooting Survivor Passionate About 2012 Election – CNN.com
On the Battleground Bus Tour, we’ve met some extraordinary people. Usually, our focus is talking with the swing voters in swing states who will decide this election. But while Hurricane Sandy bore down on the East Coast, we started reporting … Continue reading
Obama’s Deficit Plan Closer to What CEOs Favor – CNN.com
The deficit and debt are major concerns for swing voters — and President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have very different visions of how to deal with it. That’s why it was significant to see 80 CEOs of major American … Continue reading
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Deficit-Hawk CEOs Bend Toward Obama – CNN.com
The deficit and debt are major concerns for swing voters — and President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have very different visions of how to deal with it. That’s why it was significant to see 80 CEOs of major American … Continue reading
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