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GOP’s Surprising Edge on diversity – CNN.com
Everybody knows the Republican Party is basically an all-white bastion, right? After all, even Colin Powell condemned the “dark vein of intolerance” that has flowed through his party since the post-civil rights era political realignment. Now with President Barack Obama … Continue reading
Mourdock’s Rape Remark and Extremism – CNN.com
Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock believes that rapes resulting in pregnancy are “something that God intends to happen.” Do you? It’s a relevant question as we enter the last two weeks of this election, because Mourdock’s comments are not … Continue reading
CNN Election Express Sweeps the Swing States – CNN
With two weeks until the election, CNN sent John Avlon and their chief business correspondent Ali Velshi on the road to take the temperature among swing-state voters.
Election Express Hits the Road – CNN
CNN’s Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) and John Avlon (@JohnAvlon) hit the road on the CNN Election Express to interview voters in four swing states. The road trip will start in Boca Raton, Florida, the morning after the third presidential debate. Interviews … Continue reading
Hall Monitor Mitt’s Missed Chance – The Daily Beast – CNN.com
President Obama needed to step up and dig in at Tuesday night’s second presidential debate, and that’s exactly what he did, I write over at CNN. Insistent jockeying for time, his fumble of the Benghazi question, and furious Etch-a-Sketch moments … Continue reading
Covering America’s Longest War – Reliable Sources – CNN
CNN’s Jake Tapper joins guest host John Avlon to talk about who’s to blame for the media’s diminished coverage of the war in Afghanistan.
Will Energy Boom Swing the Election? – CNN.com
No Republican has won the White House without Ohio. In these final weeks, the Buckeye State is an intense campaign battleground and northeastern Ohio is the bellwether of this key swing state. For decades, the economic news here has been … Continue reading
Ohio Oil Boom – OutFront – CNN
The key to winning the election could come down to Ohio. John Avlon reports on the final factors of the election.
The Gaffe Master Beats the Policy Wonk – The Daily Beast – CNN.com
Joe Biden didn’t just meet expectations Thursday night, he completely surpassed them. Before the vice presidential debate, I’d thought that Paul Ryan would have the upper hand — a young, smart policy wonk and great communicator paired off against an … Continue reading
In Virginia’s Crucial County, Military Cuts Worry Swing Voters – CNN.com
Take it from President Barack Obama — Virginia’s Loudoun County is a must-win swing district in a must-win swing state. “We won last time in Loudoun County, and if we win again, we win Virginia,” Obama declared at a rally … Continue reading
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Defense is Key to Winning Virgina – OutFront – CNN
John Avlon goes to Loudoun County, Virginia to talk to swing voters about their final factor in the 2012 election.
A Look at Swing Voters – The Final Factors – OutFront -CNN
John Avlon unveils a new OutFront series, “The Final Factors.” A look at swing voters’ and their role in the election.
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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
The Audacity of Romney’s Etch-a-Sketch – CNN.com
The Etch a Sketch was in full effect at the first presidential debate in Denver on Wednesday night. Mitt Romney put forward a strong performance, transforming back into his 2002 Massachusetts moderate mold, a belated advocate of bipartisan leadership. It … Continue reading
For GOP, It’s the Social Issues, Stupid – CNN.com
This election is about the economy — not social issues or other distractions. At least, that’s the mantra we’ve consistently heard from conservative candidates this election cycle. We heard the same thing during the “tea party election” of 2010. But … Continue reading
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
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
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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Romney Foreign Policy Attack Was Disgraceful – CNN.com
“Partisanship ought to end at the water’s edge” is a longstanding adage of American politics. But in the hours after the death of the first U.S. ambassador killed in decades, Mitt Romney — panicked as his poll numbers have slipped … Continue reading