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National Political Correspondent for the Washington Post and and author of Collision 2012: Obama vs. Romney and the Future of Elections in America
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Dan Balz
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Dan Balz Discusses 'Collision' of 2012 Election Presidential election campaigns have become political marathons, but last year's — from the Republican primaries until election day — seemed longer than ever, and many Americans were glad to see it come to an end. That doesn't mean it wasn't important. Dan Balz of the Washington Post is a veteran of many political campaigns, and his latest book is Collision 2012 : Obama versus Romney and the Future of Elections in America.
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Romney Seeks Gravitas On Foreign Trip The Romney campaign has taken the ritual pledge not to speak ill of an incumbent president on foreign shores. But in London today, two anonymous advisors have been quoted as saying Barack Obama can’t fully understand the “Anglo-Saxon heritage” the United States shares with Britain. The White House has called that “stunningly offensive.”
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Obama Tax-Cut Deal with GOP Faces Opposition from House Dems Supporters of President Obama's tax-cut deal with Republicans are calling it another stimulus measure. Democrats say Vice President Biden told them it's a "take it or leave it" deal. But today the House caucus voted not to debate it in its present form.
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The Tax Battle Isn't Over House Democrats today voted to block debate on the trade of tax cuts for unemployment benefits that the President worked out with Republicans. Vice President Biden reportedly calls it a "take or leave it" deal, but party liberals insist the Administration gave too much and got too little. Others say it's really a second stimulus -- even bigger than Stimulus One -- that will boost the economy in time for the next election. With two-thirds of Americans in favor of its major provisions, would it be Obama's demise or salvation? What are its chances of passing?
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A Dispiriting Draw in Nevada Senate Debate Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada is one of the powerful Democrats in trouble for re-election. Last night's debate with Republican Sharron Angle was much anticipated. Among the issues debated was the stability of social security. Dan Balz writes about politics for the Washington Post .
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Obama Was on the Ropes, Now Clinton Urged to Get Out of the Ring Last week, it appeared that Reverend Wright had put the kibosh on Barack Obama . Then came the speech about race and Bill Richardson's endorsement . Now pundits are asking when Hillary Clinton will hang up her running shoes. With ten states still to hold presidential primaries, what if Clinton goes on a winning streak? Are the primaries really the best measure of who will win in November? Are swings in conventional wisdom about political campaigns determined by competition for hits on political websites?
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Obama Was on the Ropes, Now Clinton Urged to Get Out of the Ring Last week, it appeared that Reverend Wright had put the kibosh on Barack Obama . Then came the speech about race and Bill Richardson's endorsement . Now pundits are asking when Hillary Clinton will hang up her running shoes. With ten states still to hold presidential primaries, what if Clinton goes on a winning streak? Are the primaries really the best measure of who will win in November? Are swings in conventional wisdom about political campaigns determined by competition for hits on political websites?
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Long-Shot Huckabee Suddenly a Contender in Iowa With the Iowa Caucus just six weeks away, Mike Huckabee is suddenly rising in the polls and could be the surprise victor in the Republican campaign . A movement conservative who appeals to the religious right, can this little know former governor of Arkansas hold on and win the first nomination battle? Dan Balz, national political correspondent for the Washington Post , assesses Huckabee's prospects.
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Ex-FBI Director Comey tells his side of the story Today, former FBI Director James Comey came close to calling the President who fired him a liar. The White House denied the claim and called it insulting, but Republican Senators did not challenge Comey’s truthfulness. Many questions remain: did the President try to obstruct a federal investigation? Later, we’ll go behind the “velvet rope” for a look at 5-Star health care for the richest Americans.
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Will the Senate write a healthcare bill in secret? While Democrats and Republicans argue White House relations with Russia, another question is being decided behind closed doors: who gets help buying health insurance and who doesn't? We hear how the pros and cons are being shrouded in secrecy.
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The Trump agenda: where's the beef? President Trump says big things are happening. After celebrating a House bill on health care, he doesn’t yet have Senate agreement. With James Comey’s public testimony scheduled tomorrow, the President today tweeted his selection of a new FBI Director. Is the Chief Executive all style and no substance? Later, terror attacks in Iran and conflicting claims about who’s behind them.
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Venezuela spirals into economic and political chaos Venezuela, a country whose potential for prosperity is unmatched, finds itself on the verge of civil war. What sustains the repressive government? With time running out, guest host León Krauze looks at what the international community can do to pull the country from the edge of collapse.