4 Special Coverage

The vice presidential debate is bound to feature lots of budget buzzwords. They may be shorthand for policies that could have huge impacts on taxpayers and the annual $1 trillion budget deficit.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

It’s in the Columbus area, particularly the “collar” counties that surround the big university town, where the Ohio race — and, quite possibly the national contest, too — could be decided. And the polls have tightened since the first presidential debate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Vice presidential debates are often quickly forgotten, but tonight’s matchup — featuring what one pundit calls “probably two of the most substantive vice presidential candidates we’ve ever had” — will likely be widely watched. Both men are steeped in policy but offer big contrasts in styles.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Some Latino voters in Larimer County say they support President Obama because of his policies on immigration and education. But a Latino Republican says he thinks the GOP shares the values of “faith, family, freedom” with the Latino community.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Unless Congress acts, the Defense Department faces some $55 billion in cuts after the first of the year. Salaries for uniformed personnel are the one major thing that’s protected. Otherwise, it’s about a 10 percent cut to everything from Pentagon civilian staff to the acquisition of new aircraft.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Jim Lehrer was slammed for losing control of last week’s presidential debate, and Martha Raddatz is confronting criticism in the lead up to Thursday’s VP battle. But how much control can a moderator exert over ambitious and strong-willed candidates, especially when the stakes are so high?» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us