President Obama and the Democratic Party’s grand total is just north of $900 million dollars for the current cycle, while Mitt Romney and the Republicans topped $800 million. The numbers don’t include dollars raised and spent by superPACs or from tax-exempt groups.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
4 Special Coverage
The Undecided Voter: Just Like The Unicorn?
Not knowing whom you’re voting for may just mean you haven’t had time to think about it yet. Regardless, one political scientist says, the power of the undecided voter might be a myth, too.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama And Romney, Metaphorically Speaking
If President Obama and Mitt Romney’s were trees, what kind would they be? We consulted an arborist to find out. But why stop there? We talked to an architect, a pastry chef, a wine expert and a comic-strip writer for some more unconventional ways to think about the candidates.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
‘Salt Lake Tribune’ Endorses Obama, Put Off By ‘Too Many Mitts’
Utah could give Mitt Romney his largest margin on Election Day, but the state’s biggest newspaper is rooting for his rival. The Tribune’s editorial board says the Romney it has praised for his 2002 Olympic performance is not the same Romney running for president in 2012.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Put Off By ‘Too Many Mitts,’ ‘Salt Lake Tribune’ Endorses Obama
Utah could give Mitt Romney his largest margin on Election Day, but the state’s biggest newspaper is rooting for his rival. The Tribune’s editorial board says the Romney it praised for turning around the 2002 Olympics is not the same Romney running for president in 2012.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Race For Arizona’s Open Senate Seat Gets Personal
For the first time in nearly a generation, Arizona voters will elect a new senator. Retiring Sen. Jon Kyl’s ideological successor is Rep. Jeff Flake, a fellow Republican. But recent polls suggest Democrat Richard Carmona has a shot, and the race has become heated.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us